10. A Vibrant Tokyo Building With a Vertical Rainbow FacadeSAKO Architects makes a colorful statement with the Vertical Rainbow Office Building, an architectural headquarters for Musashi Paint Holdings Co., Ltd. The rainbow facade features high-transmittance tempered laminated glass coated with a gradient of colors, symbolizing the companys extensive palette. The design transforms sunlight into colorful shadows during the day and emits soft hues at night, creating a dynamic visual experience for both occupants and passersby.9. This Confectionary Office Is the Stuff of Willy Wonkas DreamsThe Ritter Sport Schokozentrale in Waldenbuch, Germany, designed by Ippolito Fleitz Group, is a confectionery wonderland that would make Willy Wonka envious. This vibrant office includes a chocolate workshop, a caf, and a lush Ideas Garden adorned with cacao pod pendant lights, creating an environment where work feels like play. Embracing sustainability, the design incorporates eco-friendly materials, earning it a gold certificate from the German Sustainable Building Council.8. Architecture Plus Information Designs Utopian Office for Publicis GroupeArchitecture Plus Information (A+I) has crafted a vibrant, utopian workspace in New York Citys SoHo for Publicis Groupes innovative collective, Le Truc. With flexible areas like bullpens, auditoriums, libraries, and lounges, the design fosters creativity and collaboration at every turn. Bold colors, curved designs, and playful elements like upside-down mirrors challenge traditional office norms, creating a Clubhouse for Creativity that redefines modern workspaces.7. From Video Game to Vivid Reality: Exploring PUBG Studios Playful New OfficeKinzo Architekten transformed KRAFTONs PUBG Studios office in Seoul into a real-life battleground, mirroring the games dynamic environments. Office floors are structured as maps with iconic monuments and interconnected pathways, encouraging exploration and interaction among employees, much like players experience in the game. A striking main staircase, inspired by the games battle royale mechanics, serves as a focal point, leading to relaxation areas such as tea kitchens and recreation rooms.6. A Bank Relocates Its Office to an Unlikely Location The Mall!The Bank of Montreal (BMO) relocated 3,000 employees from various Toronto offices to a new 346,401-square-foot headquarters within Ontarios Eaton Centre, a major shopping mall. Designed by IA Interior Architects, the space repurposes four floors of a former Sears store, featuring a central 100-foot atrium that enhances interdepartmental visibility and collaboration. The office includes amenities such as prayer and meditation rooms, mothers rooms, and accessible features like wide corridors and voice-activated elevators, all while pursuing LEED Gold certification for sustainability.5. A New Office in Mumbai Highlights Sustainable DesignUsing the Vastu principles, an ancient Indian system that fosters harmony using the five elements (earth, water, fire, air, and space), Sanjay Puri Architects designed the new Office@27 in Mumbai for Vibrant Group India that emphasizes sustainable materials and construction methods. With an emphasis on building green, the office features custom furniture crafted from recycled plywood and on-site fabrication to minimize waste, reflecting the companys commitment to eco-friendly practices.4. Intuit Designed Its New Atlanta Office Based on the Idea of a CityDesign Milk chatted with Christian Widlic, Group Creative Director at Wink (Mailchimps in-house creative agency) on its collaborative project with local design firm TV and Studio O+A in designing Intuits new Atlanta, Georgia office. Designed around the concept of a city, the office features diverse neighborhoods that reflect a mix of work styles and atmospheres. This thoughtful approach creates an environment that fosters collaboration, creativity, and community for its employees.3. Reimagining the Travel Experience With Biophilia in Singapores Changi AirportThe new Changi Airport Terminal 2 in Singapore is a biophilic adventure waiting for you to explore it as you wait for your next flight. Designed by BOIFFILS Architectures, the renovation masterfully created a serene, nature-inspired environment, including vertical gardens, a 14-meter-high digital Wonderfall, and a parametrically designed ceiling. This innovative approach aims at reducing travel-related stress and providing a tranquil atmosphere that prioritizes traveler comfort and well-being.2. Gensler Goes Big With Experiential Clubhouse Office for HugeStep inside Huges new Brooklyn Navy Yard headquarters, and youll find a creative playground where collaboration, innovation, and sustainability take center stage. Designed by Gensler, the space is a bold experiment in rethinking the modern office with circular tables for inclusivity and adaptable furniture to fit any teams needs. This dynamic environment fosters creativity, all while meeting impressive Fitwel 2 Stars and LEED Silver sustainability standards.And the most popular commercial post of 2024 is1. A Parking Lot Becomes a Colorful School for Early Childhood EducationParking lots are not at all inspiring, unless theyve been transformed by Estdio Protobox. The studio transformed an underused parking garage in Vitria, Brazil, into the Childrens Studio at Colgio Salesiano, a vibrant space dedicated to early childhood education. The design incorporates principles from the Montessori method and Brazils National Common Core Curriculum, creating flexible areas that promote autonomy and collaborative learning. Features include colorful vinyl flooring, custom furniture scaled for children, and playful elements like abstract trees and an accordion ceiling, all aimed at fostering an engaging and functional environment for young learners.Check out the rest of Design Milks end of the year coveragehere!