Swiss architecture and design studio Evolution Design has been working with consultancy firm PwC for the last 4 years, designing workspaces in Basel, Zurich and Zug. Its most recent project is the company's new office in Lucerne.

The client was clear that the new workspace needed to reflect PwC values of supporting individual needs, working together and encouraging employees to think innovatively, question the status quo, test and learn. After extensive research and consultation with PwC stakeholders, Evolution Design established that achieving these goals required delivering a diversity of workspaces that were able to meet different working needs, from individual, quiet tasks to group based collaborations, so that people are enabled to work more creatively, and efficiently.

Workspaces are made up of three different typologies - team, standard and focus - surrounded by a number of think tanks and phone booths for smaller meetings, individual work and phone calls that require privacy.

The visual elements of the design take inspiration from the PwC corporate identity, making use of corporate colours – tones of orange, pink and red mixed with black – in combination with natural floor finishes and various patterned carpets. Bespoke wall graphics, with themes such as inspire, add value, grow and work together, further re-enforce company culture.

Along with choosing ergonomic chairs and height adjustable desks, each area also makes use of a variety of chair and table types, ranging from low sofas and coffee tables to taller stools against bar height desks.