Engineering Precision into Space
When designing the headquarters for Orbitworks, 4SPACE set out to create more than a workplace. The ambition was to translate aerospace discipline into spatial experience — without relying on literal space motifs or visual clichés.
Orbitworks operates at the forefront of satellite manufacturing and advanced aerospace engineering. The workspace needed to reflect precision, technical clarity, and forward-thinking ambition, while remaining comfortable and human-centered.
Concept
Rather than decorating the office with references to rockets or galaxies, the design interprets aerospace through structure and order.
The exposed ceiling celebrates mechanical systems, ducts, and cable trays — organized and aligned with a disciplined lighting grid. Linear suspended lighting reinforces direction and rhythm, echoing engineered systems in motion.
The result is a space that feels constructed with intention rather than styled for effect.
Spatial Planning
Transparency defines the layout. Glass-enclosed meeting rooms create visual openness while maintaining acoustic control. Open workstations are organized into structured clusters, softened by integrated greenery and subtle zoning.
Communal areas feature long collaboration tables and banquette seating to encourage interaction between engineering and operations teams. Focus pods and enclosed rooms provide privacy for technical discussions.
Circulation flows linearly and intuitively, reinforcing clarity and operational efficiency.
Materiality
The material palette balances industrial authenticity with warmth:
- Exposed concrete blockwork and brick finishes
- Black steel framing and glass partitions
- Natural timber flooring in transition zones
- Neutral carpet tiles in work areas
- Upholstered seating in muted green and orange tones
- Integrated planting to introduce biophilic comfort
This contrast between raw structure and soft textures creates an environment that is both high-performance and welcoming.
Identity
The Orbitworks brand is embedded into the architecture rather than applied superficially. The illuminated logo anchors the reception area, while circular wall-mounted lighting elements subtly reference orbital movement in an understated way.
The headquarters reflects the company’s ethos: disciplined, innovative, and future-ready.