Parasol I.P.S. Ltd., a UK-founded (Scottish-owned) packaging design company, required a creative and industrially inspired workspace in Mongkok. The 3,000 sq ft. office was designed as an open-plan studio with exposed finishes and strong industrial elements, balanced by glass partitions, warm timber touches, and subtle color highlights.
Given the client’s expertise in packaging and print, precise attention was paid to material quality and color integrity throughout the fit-out. The framing was executed in dark brown tones, while the company’s light green brand identity was subtly integrated into the design. Despite its modest size, the project spanned three months to meet the client’s high expectations, resulting in a vibrant, industrial-chic environment well-suited to their creative process.
Parasol I.P.S. Ltd.는 영국(스코틀랜드)에서 설립된 패키지 디자인 회사로, 몽콕의 공업용 빌딩 내 3,000평방피트 규모의 사무실을 산업적인 감각으로 재해석한 공간을 필요로 했습니다. 전체 공간은 개방형 스튜디오로 계획되었으며, 유리 파티션, 짙은 브라운 프레임, 우드 디테일, 그리고 은은한 색감 포인트를 활용해 차가운 인더스트리얼 무드와 따뜻한 균형감을 함께 담아냈습니다.
고객이 패키징과 인쇄 디자인에 전문성을 갖춘 만큼, 마감재와 색채의 정확성에 높은 기준을 적용하여 공사가 진행되었습니다. 브랜드 아이덴티티인 연한 그린 컬러는 디자인에 은근히 녹여내어 정체성을 강화했습니다. 크기는 크지 않았지만, 3개월의 공사 기간 동안 정밀한 디테일과 높은 완성도를 달성해, 창의적 작업에 최적화된 인더스트리얼 시크 공간을 완성했습니다.
Project details
Signature materials
Glass panels
Timber accents
Brown framing
Industrial finishes
Construction Duration
~3 months
Location
Mongkok, Industrial Building, Hong Kong
Area
3000 sqft.
Year
2007
CONCEPT & DESIGN INTENT
The design vision embraced an industrial aesthetic to reflect the innovative spirit of Parasol I.P.S. Ltd., a UK-founded (Scottish-owned) packaging design company. The intent was to create a workspace that balanced raw, industrial energy with subtle sophistication, while also showcasing the company’s expertise in packaging and print through a strong emphasis on material quality and color accuracy.
SPATIAL STRATEGY / PLANNING LOGIC
The office was organized as an open-plan studio, encouraging collaboration and free movement across departments. Glass partitions introduced visual transparency, while timber accents softened the industrial tone. The zoning strategy ensured meeting, working, and display areas flowed seamlessly, supporting both creative brainstorming and formal discussions with clients.
GALLERY
MATERIALITY & DETAILING
Industrial finishes — such as exposed surfaces, glass panels, and brown metal framing — established a raw yet polished atmosphere.
Warm timber detailing and subtle green accents drawn from the brand identity balanced the aesthetic, preventing the environment from feeling overly austere. Special attention was paid to color fidelity, given the client’s expertise in packaging and print design, to ensure the accurate representation of materials and prototypes.
PROJECT GOALS & OUTCOMES
The goal was to deliver a compact yet high-performance office environment that embodied the brand’s industrial-chic image. Despite the project’s relatively small footprint (3,000 sq ft), the design achieved a sense of vibrancy and depth. Spanning three months, the project timeline reflected the client's precision and high expectations. The completed space became a dynamic workplace that reinforced brand identity while supporting the client’s creative workflow.
COLLABORATION & CONSTRAINTS
Located in an industrial building in Mongkok, the project faced fewer external restrictions, allowing for bold design choices. However, the client’s exacting standards for color accuracy and material performance required close collaboration and iterative approvals. This process ensured that the outcome met their professional standards and delivered a workspace that resonated with both their creative culture and brand identity.
PARASOL I.P.S LTD.
MONGKOK
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