SALVO GRIMA GROUP
NEW OFFICES
SALVO GRIMA GROUP
Client
Location
MARSA, MALTA
Status
COMPLETE
Footprint
480sqm
in Collaboration with
Consultants
Pierre Zammit (structures)
We understand a company’s decision to invest in their offices as a significant opportunity; a chance to realise a space that, beyond its physical and ergonomic affordances, mirrors, co-evolves and imparts the organisational ethos. The new offices for Salvo Grima Group result from a conceptualization process that identifies and mirrors the mindset enabling their evolution from a modest naval supply business to a modern, globally operating group of companies. Emphasizing collaboration, positive relationships, and a forward-thinking mindset as core values, the design aimed to reflect the company's guiding principles and provide a nurturing environment for professional connections and collaborations. Situated within an industrial complex, the office space was strategically designed to integrate with its surroundings while offering opportunity for introspection and belonging. Through meticulous spatial organization and architectural interventions, including the construction of an overlying floor and the creation of a central double-height space, the design sought to promote connectivity and ultimately enhance staff well-being by welcoming large amounts of natural light into the space whilst extending the surrounding views. The colour palette and furniture selection were carefully curated to balance the industrial character of the site with warm, human-centric elements, enhancing productivity and well-being in resonance with the site and the numerous members of staff. Additionally, symbolic elements echoing the company's naval history and representing its future aspirations were incorporated into the design, creating a space that offers a nuanced interplay between historical resonance and future-focused action. Creating a dynamic environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and staff well-being, the design of Salvo Grima Group's new office space aims to strike a balance between honouring the company's legacy whilst embracing its evolution into a modern, forward-thinking organization.