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    Lancôme Office

    Full-scale redesign of Lancôme’s corporate offices, creating a space that transforms the brand’s Parisian elegance into a contemporary, functional, and emotionally balanced work environment.

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    Students

    Casandra Caballero

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    Area of knowledge and degree

    Interiors, Grado Universitario en Diseño de Interiores

    Publication year

    2026

    Project description

    The project transforms Lancôme’s offices into a space designed for well-being and productivity. With a full-scale layout of 1,110 m², the proposal clearly organises public, semi-public, and private areas, optimising workflow and reinterpreting the brand’s identity in every corner. Special attention was given to comfort and user experience: acoustic solutions, adjustable lighting, and technology tailored to each type of space ensure an efficient and pleasant environment. Sustainable materials, technical vinyl flooring, glazed partitions, and LED lighting contribute to visual continuity and energy savings. Collaborative spaces, phone booths, multipurpose rooms, and meeting areas are combined with hybrid systems, access control, and a centralised IT infrastructure, facilitating both on-site and remote work. The selection of materials, ergonomic furniture, and subtle branding details create a contemporary, functional office aligned with BREEAM sustainability standards.

    Preliminary analysis

    Key features

    • Usable area: 1,110.81 m²
    • Clear height: approx. 3.60 m
    • Current condition: open-plan floor with a solid base for an open and flexible refurbishment.
    • Structure: perimeter columns with a central services core.
    • Natural lighting: three exterior façades allowing for cross ventilation.
    • Access: one main entrance next to the elevators and two secondary emergency exits.

    Facilities and technical core

    • Compact core with toilets, stairs, and elevators located in the centre.
    • Adjacent space suitable for IT, storage, and printing areas.
    • This layout frees up the rest of the perimeter for operational and social uses.
    • Vertical services allow for a clean distribution of cabling and HVAC systems.

    Strengths

    • Open-plan layout, highly adaptable to different uses.
    • Excellent natural lighting and favourable orientation.
    • Well-consolidated technical core optimising workflow.
    • Supports the creation of collaborative and well-being areas.
    • Good balance between privacy and visual communication.

    Weaknesses and risks/precautions

    Weaknesses

    • Irregular geometry on the northeast façade.
    • Constraints due to pillar alignment in the central area.

    Risks/precautions

    • Manage acoustics in open areas.
    • Avoid direct light reflections on screens.
    • Maintain proper cross ventilation and zoned climate control.

    Opportunities

    • Opportunity to create a linear brand journey (“Lancôme Avenue”) connecting reception, meeting rooms, and café.
    • Incorporation of flexible areas, phone booths, and lounge spaces.
    • Integration of greenery and natural materials to enhance well-being.
    • Maximise exterior views for key areas (café and meeting rooms).

    The preliminary analysis of the floor plan provides an understanding of the spatial, structural, and lighting conditions of the building that will house Lancôme Spain’s new headquarters.
    This study identifies the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and risks that guide the project’s development.
    The space, with a usable area of 1,110.81 m², features an open and versatile layout, ideal for implementing offices that combine functionality, well-being, and the brand’s signature elegance.

    "This project has marked a turning point in my understanding of interior design within the corporate environment. For the first time, I realised that designing an office is not just about allocating square metres or selecting materials, but about creating an experience that translates a brand’s values into tangible emotions for those who inhabit it.

    Working with Lancôme’s identity—a brand that blends tradition, femininity, science, and luxury—allowed me to deepen my appreciation for the value of detail, the importance of balancing aesthetics and functionality, and how interior design can become a communication tool as powerful as advertising or branding.

    I also learned the significance of spatial planning, the relationship between density and well-being, and the impact of sustainability as a contemporary language of luxury. Ultimately, this project has reinforced my conviction that interior design not only transforms spaces but also shapes the way people feel, work, and interact within them."

    Casandra Caballero

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