Using a variety of materials and surface textures can sometimes be helpful when designing and manufacturing a reception area. Besides the raised part where a visitor can stand, the unit was finished in black. The overall appearance was businesslike as to be expected of a corporate environment, but nevertheless fun and thoughtful. Industrial tones and decors helping with the latter. The shape commanded a presence and one could imagine with different colours could be used in other applications. The storage below the top also received similar treatment.
The example shown here in the London office of a digital marketing business takes advantage of a contemporary, "rusty metal" high pressure laminate (HPL) from Egger. Rigg could also make this design with real corroded steel but the solution used was considered to be more economical, durable and low maintenance. When combined with other materials this decor is excellent for a partial or overt industrial aesthetic. In this application the result was a welcoming but purposeful focal point.
We have found that a common concern for receptionists is the lack of places to put things. With this design items such as stationery, publicity material and security lanyards can be neatly stowed away in the cupboards.
Some of the images also show a social and collaboration breakout bar that was made for this large workspace fit-out. Also bespoke made, this desk used black metro tiles for the sides.