Ramos Alderete sets an immersive resting room within an office
The Relax Room, designed by Ramos Alderete Studio, is conceived as a dedicated interior within a corporate environment, transforming two existing meeting rooms into a space for pause, contemplation, and informal interaction. The project reworks a constrained tubular layout into an enclosed, immersive environment defined by curved geometry, controlled lighting, and acoustic materiality.
The original space was narrow and elongated, interrupted by a structural column and a conventional window. The intervention reinterprets these elements through spatial modification. The column is concealed yet continues to organize the internal scale, while the window is transformed into a calibrated light source. The linear geometry is reshaped into a continuous curved envelope, generating new visual perspectives and a more fluid spatial experience. Walls and ceilings are clad in acoustic materials, creating a controlled and tactile interior condition. The enclosure, combined with an airtight entry, establishes a clear threshold between the workspace and the interior environment, altering sound, light, and spatial perception upon entry.
Despite its limited footprint, the room accommodates multiple uses through a combination of open floor area and integrated stepped seating. This configuration allows the space to support meetings, presentations, rest, and informal gatherings without reliance on additional furniture. Different spatial zones are defined through scale and light. A recessed niche provides a smaller, more focused setting for individual use or small conversations, while the main area supports collective occupation. The design balances shared and individual conditions within a single continuous volume.
soft curves, light, and acoustic materials shape a relaxing space
Lighting plays a central role in defining the spatial experience, organized through three primary elements: The oculus, positioned above and finished with a reflective surface, diffuses light and introduces an indirect, ambient glow. The niche, illuminated with indirect light, establishes a more intimate and contained spatial condition. The reinterpreted window, oriented toward the office, maintains a visual connection with the surrounding work environment.
Additionally, an integrated RGB lighting system allows for adjustments in atmosphere, supporting different uses and modes of occupation.
The project relies on a restrained material palette, where acoustic surfaces, soft curvature, and controlled lighting contribute to a consistent interior environment. The combination of geometry and materiality reduces external stimuli and supports a focused, quieter spatial condition within the office context.
The Relax Room by Ramos Alderete Studio introduces an alternative spatial typology within the corporate setting, shifting from productivity-driven layouts toward a more adaptable environment. Through geometric transformation, integrated seating, and a structured lighting system, the project establishes a space that supports both individual and collective use while maintaining continuity with the surrounding workplace.
project info:
name: The Relax Room at Omnicom Media Group
architect: Ramos Alderete Studio | @ramos_alderete
design team: Jorge Ramos Alderete, Pablo Ramos Alderete, Jaime Ramos Alderete
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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom
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