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The "eat, meet, and read area" was, as its name suggests, designed to be accommodate a wide range of activities. Flexibility was important in the design throughout; wide open spaces and adaptable furniture (some sport wheels for easy movement, others items can fold-up for storage) mean the space can be easily adapted for a 200-person lecture or 60-person workshop. In terms of the overall aesthetic, "We wanted to create a space that's conducive to creativity and innovation but not be too distrubing with too many bright colors and contrasts. We still wanted to keep a very earthy and pleasant tone," says Svend Jacob Pedersen, Creative Director and Founding Partner of Spacon & X. Photo 4 of 5 in Explore IKEA's New Innovation Lab in Copenhagen by Zach Edelson

Explore IKEA's New Innovation Lab in Copenhagen

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The "eat, meet, and read area" was, as its name suggests, designed to be accommodate a wide range of activities. Flexibility was important in the design throughout; wide open spaces and adaptable furniture (some sport wheels for easy movement, others items can fold-up for storage) mean the space can be easily adapted for a 200-person lecture or 60-person workshop. In terms of the overall aesthetic, "We wanted to create a space that's conducive to creativity and innovation but not be too distrubing with too many bright colors and contrasts. We still wanted to keep a very earthy and pleasant tone," says Svend Jacob Pedersen, Creative Director and Founding Partner of Spacon & X.