Za Bor Architectural Bureau

Yandex Moscow Office

Yandex Moscow Office
© Peter Zaytsev
Yandex Moscow Office
© Peter Zaytsev

YANDEX MOSCOW OFFICE

Za Bor Architects

PHOTOGRAPHS
Peter Zaytsev

AREA
7000.0 sqm

YEAR
2010

LOCATION
Moscow, Russia

CATEGORY
Institutional Buildings

Yandex Moscow Office
© Peter Zaytsev
Yandex Moscow Office
© Peter Zaytsev

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Yandex is the biggest and leading internet company in Russia, CIS and Russian-speaking countries. The Yandex office in Moscow is the 2nd office by za bor architects designed for this company.

Yandex Moscow Office
© Peter Zaytsev
Yandex Moscow Office
© Peter Zaytsev

The office occupies all seven floors in one of two wings in the newly constructed business center «Krasnaya Roza» (eng: Red Rose) in Moscow. The wing is close to rectangle in section and consequently the office space is concentrated around the technical core with riser pipes.

This construction peculiarity made it necessary to create sanitary facilities and other premises that demand water use — such as kitchens and coffee points — around them.

Yandex Moscow Office
© Peter Zaytsev
Yandex Moscow Office
© Peter Zaytsev

The original columns and work frames have been preserved. At the client's request, za bor architects used a layout with individual rooms strung along the corridors. To soften the impression, the role of internal walls is played by a glazed partition.

Translucent orange coating has been used to add bright and vivid color to the gray and white interior.

Yandex Moscow Office
© Peter Zaytsev
Yandex Moscow Office
© Peter Zaytsev

The ceilings have been visually expanded in the corridor, and the communications have been painted in deep gray color, while in the work areas ceilings from Ecophon — sound absorbing material used in cinema interiors — have been used for additional sound isolation.

Internet wiring and electrical cables were made on the raised floor.

Internet wiring and electrical cables were made on the raised floor.

Yandex Moscow Office
© Peter Zaytsev
Yandex Moscow Office
© Peter Zaytsev
Yandex Moscow Office
© Peter Zaytsev

As the flooring has been chosen to carpet tile, which allows you quickly access any point in the hidden under-floor communications.

Dynamic volumes and expressive furniture are the main hallmarks of za bor architects style.

This distinctive approach has been used by za bor architects to develop the concept reflecting the idea of a sky-rocketed exponential Yandex development.

Yandex Moscow Office
© Peter Zaytsev
Yandex Moscow Office
© Peter Zaytsev
Yandex Moscow Office
© Peter Zaytsev

Since Yandex offices are known for their informal atmosphere and attitude to working process and since they work round the clock, besides large and small conference halls and traditional general working zones the project includes a sports hall, a kitchen, coffee points etc.

Yandex Moscow Office
© Peter Zaytsev
Yandex Moscow Office
© Peter Zaytsev
Yandex Moscow Office
© Peter Zaytsev


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Za Bor Architectural Bureau
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Za Bor Architectural Bureau
Sharikopodshipnikovskaya Ulitsa, 38, building 1, Moscow, 115088 Russia