Design firm Studio Cáceres Lazo has overhauled part of a 1930s mansion to create a flexible office space in Santiago for financial startup Fintual.
A stepped seating area on wheels can be moved around the office, which has a variety of desks and seating types for employees to choose from.
Fintual's office in a renovated 1930s building in Santiago
Founded in 2016, Fintual offers wealth management services for the general public. It is part of a growing community of tech entrepreneur-led companies in Chile. As of last year, the company managed funds for 47,000 clients, prompting the need for more staff and a larger office.
It turned to local firm Studio Cáceres Laz to design its new headquarters, located in Santiago's Providencia district.
A stepped seating area is mounted on wheels Fintual's office occupies leased space within Droguett Palace, which was built in 1931 as a residence for an affluent family. It was designed by noted architect Sergio Larraín García-Moreno.
In the 1980s the mansion became an event venue and in 2011 it was converted into an office and co-working space.
The office is designed to be "a fun space to work in"
Studio Cáceres Laz created a flexible work environment for up to 60 employees that has a variety of different places to work from conventional desks to casual workspaces.
There also are areas for private calls, group meetings and relaxing.

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