The office feels light and airy thanks to abundant natural light streaming in from the full-height windows, an open-plan configuration, and a muted palette of white, cream and light-toned natural wood. Stepping inside, you are welcomed by a circular lounge encased in vertical, floor-to-ceiling louvre panels. Swathed in the brand’s signature red hue, the two semicircular sofas by Tokyo-based Time & Style make for a bold statement, while the diffused illumination and plush textures convey a sense of calmness and comfort.

A gold leaf artwork by the entrance echoes the lounge’s round shape and further underlines the sense of luxury and craftsmanship, as does a custom chandelier in the main work area. Made of wave-forming gold louvres, the chandelier crowns a circular communal desk featuring matching gold strips that demarcate individual workstations, and a central planter that adds a dash of greenery.

Additional communal workstations offer employees flexibility and promote collaboration, while a more relaxed, café-like employee lounge area, complete with a marble bar counter, plush sofas and panoramic views, is ideal for casual breaks and socializing. Tucked into a quiet corner, a raised tatami platform that combines traditional Japanese culture once again with Cartier’s signature red hue, offers more space for employees to decompress.