Rayka Office

The Rayka Office project involved the renovation and adaptive reuse of a 1970s residential house into the headquarters of Rayka Tajhiz Sanat Kian Company. The existing 400-square-meter building was organized across two floors and a basement, comprising five split levels. The project's primary design challenge was to accommodate the functional requirements of a contemporary office within the constraints of the building's split-level configuration. While the split-level circulation provided quick access between different areas, the misalignment of entrances generated an overly fluid movement pattern throughout the building. As a result, many rooms unintentionally functioned as circulation spaces, while larger areas were fragmented into smaller zones that limited furnishing flexibility and efficient occupancy—conditions that conflicted with the spatial requirements of an office environment. The first intervention was the relocation of the existing kitchen from the main floor to the basement, where one of the basement rooms was transformed into a staff kitchen and dining area. This move released valuable space on the main level, allowing the administrative office to expand and positioning the operations manager's office where direct visual supervision of daily activities became possible. The CEO's office was then designed to balance spatial privacy with visual oversight of both the sales department and the reception area. Through a careful reorganization of the spatial program and the redistribution of functions across the split levels, the final layout established the hierarchy of spaces and supervisory relationships required by the client. Selective modifications to existing walls, together with the introduction of glass partitions, reduced the sense of spatial density while preserving natural light, visual continuity, and openness. The integration of the first split level into a unified workspace further strengthened the office's functional performance. The resulting design transforms the building's inherently fluid circulation into a workplace that supports stability, concentration, and a comfortable working environment while respecting the character of the existing structure.