Guide
The proposed desk moves away from the entrance axis and its curve naturally leads towards the waiting and consultation rooms.
Design study · Reception design · Professional practice
L’Accueil Clair
Commercial · Practice reception · Design studyReplacing an institutional waiting room with an intuitive, reassuring and confidential arrival.- Status
- Design study
- Client
- Commercial
- Property type
- Practice reception
- Services explored
- Commercial interior design · Furniture & styling · Design coordination
01 / The starting point
Understanding the space.
Defining how it should work.
The reception of a multidisciplinary practice lacked privacy. The desk acted as a barrier, wayfinding was unclear and very white lighting reinforced an institutional feeling.
02 / The brief
What the design
needs to achieve.
Make arrival self-evident, protect conversations and create a reassuring atmosphere, while planning phases that limit interruption to the practice.
- Commercial interior design
- Furniture & styling
- Design coordination
03 / The design direction
One design language,
carried throughout.
An oak curve guides without intrusive signage. Grey-green tones, textiles and soft lateral light create an environment that is professional without feeling clinical.
04 / The design decisions
Every detail
has a purpose.
Each choice responds to the brief, connecting space planning, everyday use, lighting and materials.
Protect
An integrated acoustic screen and a setback prevent conversations from being overheard from the seating area.
Limit interruption
The study combines precise surveys, prefabricated joinery and phasing to be confirmed with contractors before any schedule is announced.
05 / Existing space & proposed design
Compare the starting point
with the proposed scheme.
These CGI visuals form part of a concept study. They compare the existing space with the proposed interior; they are not photographs of a completed project.
06 / The proposed outcome
A space that works better
and feels considered.
The proposed design creates a reception area that is easy to read from the moment people enter, with a calmer waiting experience and greater privacy for conversations.
Project status
Design studyAn independent concept study created by KAMILI to show its design process and point of view. It is not a completed commission.Designer’s note
“Good reception design should first make people feel at ease. The difference lies in quiet cues: a curve, softer light and the right degree of privacy.”
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