We have a meeting. We’re heading to Mýto near Rokycany, to the TGS company. As we approach from the intersection, we see large industrial halls. We pass them almost without noticing — they look like typical production buildings. The navigation leads us right in front of one of them. We step out of the car and see the standardized trapezoidal shell of the structure and a modest, almost inconspicuous entrance. The managing director steps out to greet us warmly.

We walk inside — and the world suddenly changes. It’s completely different from what we expected. Actually, we didn’t expect this at all. A friendly atmosphere immediately surrounds us. On the right, behind a partially drawn curtain, several people are sitting at a table chatting. They’re seated slightly higher, like in a traditional canteen, yet the warm glow of hanging bulbs makes the space feel welcoming and relaxed.

On the left side of the canteen, an opening in the wall reveals something unexpected — look, there’s a kitchen behind it. We turn our heads and, on the other side, two people are playing ping-pong. Above us, stretched across an opening in the ceiling, there’s a net — and someone is lying in it, probably relaxing.

We step onto the staircase, the dominant feature of the entrance space, with its solid balustrade and a milled logo. I touch the railing. It’s cool to the touch — made of steel.

We walk up to a kind of connecting walkway, which, together with the relaxation net area, divides the open-plan office space.

Within the office landscape, two volumes clad in black-painted OSB panels stand alongside a larger, elongated green box with generous glazing that frames views deep into the production hall. One of the black volumes discreetly integrates a compact kitchenette, a seating niche, and ample built-in storage.

Staircases attached to the sides of each box lead to elevated platforms above, adding another spatial layer to the open-plan environment. Workstations are loosely distributed across the floor, allowing the volumes to define the space without enclosing it.

The atmosphere is calm and acoustically muted, enhanced by heraklite ceiling panels and rubber studded flooring. Silence feels intentional here.

The hall’s structure remains fully exposed, coated in a deep black finish. Nothing is concealed. Ventilation ducts, heating pipes, and cable trays are left visible, unapologetically expressing their purpose. Materials and technologies do not pretend — they confidently embody their character and function within the space.

We enter the interior of the green volume through its large glazed wall, stepping into one of the meeting rooms. The space is entirely finished in black. Pyramid acoustic foam on the walls and ceiling, combined with a dark carpet, naturally directs our gaze — the view into the hall becomes a framed image.

We take our seats at a table with a solid oak top engraved with a subtle graphic. The wood brings a sense of elegance and warmth to the room.

Before we begin — would you like coffee or tea?