Polish architect Mateusz Baumiller has merged deep-pink walls, velvet furnishings and wooden fixtures to soften the industrial shell of this creative office in Warsaw.
Housed in a former military warehouse from the 1930s and founded by three creative production companies ? Analog/Digital, Menu and Photoby ? Clay.Warsaw serves as a workplace, studio, shoot location and event venue.
Local architect Baumiller, who was tasked with overhauling the building, said he wanted to retain its loft character while creating a "homely" ambience.

"The concept grew out of the founders' many years of experience in creative production and follows their firm belief that an inspiring work environment is one of the keys to fruitful collaboration among their producers, artists and clients," explained Baumiller. "For this reason, Clay.Warsaw breaks rigid studio and office conventions by merging functions with a warm and comfortable atmosphere, which fosters creativity, promotes innovation and encourages collaboration on a number of levels."

Baumiller has therefore preserved and restored several of the building's original features, such as the tiled checkerboard floor and structural columns.

Offices and studios have also been fronted with Crittall-style glazed doors to subtly enhance the warehouse feel. The doors can be pushed back and to allow the workrooms to flow into the adjacent social areas.

Workspaces are furnished like domestic interiors with a mix of conte...