The retrofit for Unicred's new headquarters, accommodating 410 work spaces, focuses on strengthening the brand identity and values. Transparency, authentic materials and the presence of vegetation were important elements in the composition of the space. The chosen location, a 2,200m² warehouse that once housed a tobacco storage, significantly influenced the design approach.

Making the most of the large, integrated space with high ceilings and distinctive features, the warehouse's pre-existing condition served as a versatile backdrop for showcasing new project elements. Prefabricated cross-laminated timber (CLT) volumes were strategically introduced to house various functions such as the reception, meeting rooms, boardroom, common spaces, cafeteria, and fintech companies. These elements, thoughtfully distributed among workstations, delineate potential sectors between teams, establishing a new, human-scale living and social area.

The retrofit of the building's facade aimed to enhance interior lighting while ensuring privacy from the outside. The original facade was revitalized with a combination of glass frames and metallic sunshades. This aligns with the new moment experienced by the neighborhood: in this context, where pedestrians are increasingly circulating in the area, the ground floor was designed to become friendly for those walking along the street (with gardens, interesting materials, and openings to the street). Complementing this idea, the new sunshades on the second floor create an interesting movement for the passing cars, breaking the monotony of the ensemble of industrial buildings in the neighborhood - which often have long facades, sometimes without openings.