Leo Burnett in Moscow

Leo Burnett office in Moscow, commisioned to Nefa Architects, is conceived as a modern art gallery, with a giant pair of glasses at the centre of the space.

“The idea to use glasses as the central expressive feature of this space was not born at once,” said designer Maria Yasko from Nefa Architects. “We considered stars and apples, which are central to the company’s signature style.”

The first agency was established in Chicago in 1935, and the design of this office aspired for some style reference to that period.

Nefa Architects, Leo Burnett office, Moscow

Developing the concept, Nefa Architects have opted for an idea of office spaces as modern art galleries. They did not want to make something complex; the glasses are integrated with the space, serving as a purely artistic feature and exposition, but on the other hand, being exactly the solution that organizes the space.

The interior may or may not get some additional drawings or slogans or a new color in the future. That is the idea. The environment may change, but what will always be maintained is the core expressive substance, which is self-sufficient and makes the space complete.

Nefa Architects, Leo Burnett office, Moscow
Nefa Architects, Leo Burnett office, Moscow
Nefa Architects, Leo Burnett office, Moscow
Nefa Architects, Leo Burnett office, Moscow
Nefa Architects, Leo Burnett office, Moscow
Nefa Architects, Leo Burnett office, Moscow. Plan


Leo Burnett office, Moscow
Program: office
Architects: Nefa Architects
Chief Architect: Dmitry Ovcharov
Team: Dmitry Ovcharov, Maria Yasko
Architects: Victor Kolupaev, Olga Ivleva

Lighting Engineers: Spector LAB
Chief Engineer: Sergey Kurepin
Project Management: Daria Turkina, Maria Boyko
Management Company: Cushman & Wakefield
General Contractor: ATITOKA
Area: 8,800 sqm
Completion: 2014