24 Oct 2023

ARIDO Award: Sony Music

Drawing inspiration from Yorkville’s Coffee House era of the 1960’s – a time and place that launched the careers of music legends – both artist and employee talent were the harmonizing tones at the centre of this project.

Interior Designer: Anthony Orasi, ARIDO
Design Firm: iN STUDIO
Design Team: Betty Chor, Intern, ARIDO; Katy Krause, ARIDO

Photographer: Steve Tsai

A fun lounge area with a blue accent wall and mid century inspired furniture. Outside the room in a hallway lit by large bulb lights along the ceiling

This new environment brings together three separate business units and 150 staff in a bright and comfortable workspace, while providing a touchdown space, a performance venue, and a recording studio for Sony’s artists. Sampling the product at Sony Music means listening to music and all materials, wall assemblies, and furnishings were selected with acoustic performance in mind.

Cafe/bar area surrounded by floor to ceiling windows and views of the city and lake

Functionality without compromising on aesthetic or comfort—from a faux architectural fireplace to retro leather seating, this is a space that supports employee engagement with a neighbourhood café feel.