Optylon Krea Offices
Lisbon, Portugal




Optylon Krea’s new office space boasts a privileged view over Lisbon, with the Tagus River and famous hills as backdrop.
The client requested a warm and sophisticated workspace environment, and one that would represent the values and culture of the company, providing its employees with a comfortable and contemporary office to develop their work.




Despite an ambitious program and limited space, various attempts were made with the client to maximise on space and create a well-balanced workplace.
The layout was designed with a clear distinction between closed and open spaces.
This meant creating an open-space zone with flexible working areas (chatbooths, sofas, high tables), private pods and phonebooths – small meeting pods for videoconferencing, and appropriate to today’s work environment.
In addition, a small and fully fitted kitchen was created to accommodate staff who enjoy working in a relaxing and informal area.



The greatest challenge was introducing the necessary infrastructure in a low ceiling space and avoid constricted spaces.
The solution to resolving the short ceiling height and acoustics meant using felt slats in the open-space and offices, thus creating the impression of a semi-open ceiling.



The visible infrastructure in the circulation zones was not altered, adding an informal feel to the space. The new office features comfortable materials and neutral tones, oakwood and grey-toned fabrics and coatings, in a soft palette that enhances the light and unobstructed views over the city.








A decade-long partnership between architect and client reveals how workspaces evolve alongside the organizations they serve - adapting to changing team structures, work patterns, and business priorities over time.
The Optylon Krea offices in Lisbon represent a rare case study in workplace evolution: a continuous design relationship spanning from 2012 to 2022 within the same 379 square metre space. Over ten years, the workspace was reimagined multiple times to accommodate shifts in team size, workflow, and organizational culture. Each iteration built on the knowledge of the previous one, creating a progressively refined environment that reflects both the maturity of the business and the deepening understanding between architect and client. This long-term approach to office fit-out yields spaces that are genuinely tailored rather than generically designed.
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