Global Investment
Management Company
Relocation
55,000 SF | Belgrade, Serbia
A contemporary, collaborative environment that integrates New Belgrade’s emerging modern culture.
This relocation project for a global investment management company was a comprehensive initiative to centralize approximately 600 employees and managers into an evolved hybrid office across five floors.
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The client engaged IA to progress and refine this space, focusing on creating a contemporary and collaborative environment that deeply integrates New Belgrade’s emerging modern culture.
The project emphasized the creation of team neighborhoods that foster a sense of identity, belonging, and motivation for employees to return to in-person work. The goal was to craft a workspace that not only meets operational needs but also inspires innovation and team synergy, reflecting the company’s commitment to enhancing workplace dynamics and supporting a positive, inclusive office culture.
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True to the client's brand ethos, the transition from private offices to an open, collaborative hub allows for unprecedented flexibility with the opportunity for memorable connections.
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The workplace balances sophistication and intent, with spaces range from informal lounges with gaming consoles, pantries with open seating, and breakout areas to executive boardrooms.
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A fully flexible large event space enhances utility by hosting internal town halls and various community networking events, showcasing the project's adaptability to various professional and social needs.
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Training rooms and a technology hub demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and innovation.
The design balances opposing elements—old and new, raw and refined, neutral and colorful—drawing local inspiration, with a particular nod to New Belgrade.
The forms take cues from the city itself, incorporating rounded corners and joinery reminiscent of the Nouveau and Brutalist architecture found throughout the city.
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Photography by © Relja Ivanić