Galaxy 3Q is the first coworking space anySCALE has designed within a shopping mall. Situated within Galaxy SOHO, designed by renowned architect Zaha Hadid, the mixture between residential, retail and office space came with some design challenges. The first was how to integrate the 3Q identity with Zaha’s iconic architecture. The flowing white ribbons of the exterior facade are striking, and can easily overwhelm or clash with other design styles for the interiors. The solution was to adopt certain concepts, such as a more neutral colour range for the furnishings and wall designs, without losing the fresh design that is part of 3Q. The colour yellow was used more liberally to ease the transition towards the classic 3Q orange. Yellow vertical fins run along the back wall of the main lounge and reception areas, adding another layer of texture to the facade and allowing the colour to tie the different spaces together. These small adaptations meant that the general atmosphere of Galaxy 3Q was still consistent with the other areas of Galaxy SOHO, however, new elements were also introduced to differentiate the 3Q. A large glass wall with printed film of galaxy-themed graphics and planet names became one of its main features. This curving glass facade mirrored the flow of the building and allowed for the lines separating work from play to interact with one another.
