Box Office Design

Nestling under majestic pines in a Linlithgow garden, is an office to truly banish the Monday morning blues…

Dwayne and Lynne Pascal told us they wanted a workspace in which they could appreciate their garden.

We were inspired by the beautiful tall pines and created a room designed to accentuate the lovely setting.

Tall windows and vertical slats mirror the natural lines of the trees, while the vertical cladding inside draws the eye to the end of the room, adding texture and echoing the exterior aesthetics. On the practical side, USB sockets in the walls and Ethernet cabling mean Dwayne’s work in IT is fully supported.

The placement of the windows ensures the space captures the sun in the morning and as it moves around, ensuring plentiful natural light throughout the day.

Will says, “Key to this design was bringing a sense of the outside into the space with natural wood textures, ensuring it worked within its landscape, both aesthetically and practically.”

This Box Office was created for Gemma and her young family…

The need for extra space and the opportunity to enhance a previously uninspiring garden, saw plans drawn up for this Box Office. Each member of the
family had different requirements for ‘their’ space. Gemma was keen for a place to work away from the house. The boys wanted their very own cinema. And there was a requirement for an extra bed for weekend guests. It was not going to be easy. Especially as there was a plot of just 9 square metres to work within.
It did, however, give Box Office the opportunity to test out a few design ideas. A seemingly empty space houses not only a workstation with a screen and desk, but a double bed complete with mattress. When not in use, these are hidden behind smooth walls, ready for the showing of a family movie, courtesy of the ceiling mounted projector.
Angled towards the house, the Box Office became the focal point in the garden, informing the rest of the garden design. A new path, landscaping, and the painting of the garage wall tied everything together. The decision to install bi fold doors in the Box Office, which open up completely, allows the family to appreciate their newly enhanced garden on warmer days.