AKQA Tokyo Office is a minimalist office interior located in Tokyo, Japan, designed by Torafu Architects. The architects performed the interior design for the Tokyo office of AKQA, a global ideas and innovation company. Since their office is located on the first basement floor, they strived to create an appealing environment where the agency could pursue its developmental and creative activities by using the site’s open spaces, six-meter ceilings and natural lighting.

Centered around an inner court with big trees, the designers sought to capitalize on the site’s existing leveled topography to make it work as an office by creating distinct zones with distinct functionalities. Visitors are greeted by “water balloon” lights, designed by Torafu, which can be found suspended throughout the reception area on the raised platform overlooking the entire office space. On the same level is one room for meeting visiting clients, while three private meeting rooms with doors framed by steel sash windows can be found at the bottom of the grand stairs.