A very current decorative resource
For a few years now, arches and niches have been a common resource in interior design, not only in residential spaces, but also and above all, in public spaces, such as hotels, restaurants and shops. It was not surprising, therefore, that they also passed to the modern office decoration, closer and closer to the real spaces we inhabit. In the past, using these somewhat playful and ornamental resources was unthinkable. But today, the interior design of the offices does not give up incorporating all the trends, especially to emphasize the image of a modern company.
The round effect
The round effectIn the last decade, we have witnessed the incorporation of arcs, curves and rounded shapes both in furniture and on surfaces. Undoubtedly, this macro trend has affected all styles, whether they are inspired by Art Deco, the Mid Century Style or the most recent. organic minimalism. The lines have been softened and rounded, reducing the artists and right angles. He round effect it gives movement to the walls, which use the niches to create seats or entrances, provide light or create storage and exhibition areas. In this way, an aesthetic resource becomes a functional element.
A display element
The arches and niches are widely used as exhibitors to highlight the product, since they frame the area with special lighting, through hidden LEDs or in the frame of the arch. In these cases, the niches do not have great depth given their function as exhibitors of small objects.
Arch profiles in walkways
Arch profiling is a widely used resource for pass zone, since it visually shortens the route, creating an enveloping and visually attractive space. The arches can be made of any material, always maintaining the aesthetics of the rest of the spaces: wood, glass, acoustic panels, PVC, Pladur, etc In the image above, for example, they were made with black painted aluminum and translucent glass in different corporate tones (amber, blue and green). The result is a wide and suggestive passageway that leads to the central area of the offices.
Partitions and dividers
In previous publications, we analyzed the importance of separating elements through partitions or glass walls and lattices. Well, this is a very good example of how a simple glass partition It can become a highly decorative element with a design where semi-arches come together in different shades, with a style that is somewhat reminiscent of Art Deco.
decorative designs
Although the arched designs do not have a certain functionality, by themselves they are ornamental elements of great visual impact. The geometric mural that decorates the wall of this office (a public institution that deals with maternity and childhood issues) is made from a careful design with arcs, curves, circumferences and vertical stripes, simulating a folding screen, in dusty colors to match the furniture.
take advantage of the roof
Undoubtedly, ceilings are perfect surfaces for designs with curved lines. Whether they are vaults, domes, arches or recesses, the ceilings give a lot of play to create ornamental compositions that also have an acoustic function. This is the case of the roof of the upper image, where you will be placed sound absorbing panels curved and straight, following the lines of the two large arches that divide the space. To enhance this sensation, the screens that separate each job post repeat the same curvilinear model.
In short, the arches and decorative niches play both an aesthetic and a functional role, offering a space dedicated to the display of objects and stand out visually architectural elements office specifics.
