Sauvage TV Opens a New, Light-Filled Barcelona Office for Creatives

When Vania Gaetti envisioned a new office for Sauvage TV, she wanted a workplace that would foster collaboration between a range of departments that specialize in production and animation without corporate rigidity. “The idea was to design a space that would not interrupt the creative process, but rather, support it quietly – through light, materials, and spatial clarity,” she says.

Modern open-plan office with a row of desks, glass-walled meeting pods, indoor plants, and contemporary seating. Large windows provide natural light.

Gaetti, who also designed the company’s Barcelona, Spain-based headquarters in a neighboring building, wanted to ensure continuity between both spaces, while establishing a unique style in the new 10,763-square-foot open office. Located in the city’s 22@ district, known as an innovation hub, the space features a base of neutral tones and bold accent colors. These hues provide visual anchors that don’t overwhelm the interior and counterbalance the exposed concrete structure.

Modern office space with large desks, several desktop computers, office chairs, glass-walled meeting room, potted plants, and neutral décor.

A custom lacquer reception desk in traffic blue enlivens the entry, which leads into the canteen. Enclosed by a large glass wall framed in a poppy tone, this is a gathering spot for coffee breaks. Artek birch tables with black linoleum tops are paired with oak flooring for easy maintenance. Globe pendant fixtures suspended from fabric instead of typical wire seem to gently float overhead.

Modern office space with empty desks, black office chairs, large monitors, shelving with books, and framed photos on the back wall.

A minimalist office space with a white table, blue chair, yellow-shelved storage units, and framed photos and books arranged on top.

Teams perform their daily activities in two sections at the heart of the office. Vitra workstations and ID Mesh chairs by Antonio Citterio are streamlined yet still ergonomic. Strategically placed phone booths are essential for privacy, and they maintain the airy look. An envelope of large windows allows sunlight to filter into the workspace and provide a 360-degree view, transforming the skyline into an ever-changing backdrop.

A small office room with a blue sofa, a round red coffee table, and a framed picture on a beige wall, viewed through a doorway with a red frame.

A minimalist office space with a blue geometric reception desk, beige curtains, wooden flooring, and a red ceiling fixture.

A custom-designed island sofa with multiple segments is an informal meeting point and a place for spontaneous exchanges with colleagues. The creative director’s office, editorial, and multipurpose rooms line the perimeter.

A round neon sign with a blue outline of a growling panther, red lightning bolts, and the words

Modern office lounge with a green sofa, round white table, vertical pole lights, and large windows letting in natural light.

Modern office space with large windows, wooden floor, a rectangular table, four black chairs, overhead lighting, and a potted plant in the corner.

Modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, spherical pendant lights, and a view of an outdoor patio with orange seating and greenery.

Modern rooftop terrace with a long white table, red chairs, orange cushioned seating, blue chairs, potted plants, and a city view in the background.

The terrace is a natural extension of the canteen, which serves as an urban oasis and a place for employees to relax. Rectangular in shape, it has two “chill-out” areas with sofas and armchairs. A large central table is used for communal meals, while several individual corners are ideal for head-down work. Pedrali furniture and cushions in the same vibrant tints found inside reinforce the overall theme and complement the lush greenery.

Modern outdoor patio with an orange sofa, blue tables, a round blue pillow, large potted tropical plants, and glass railing overlooking buildings.

The mix of subtler textures and finishes was surprising, but no less impactful. “This office allowed us to explore a softer, more introspective atmosphere,” Gaetti notes. “It’s less about presence and more about flow and silence.

Modern outdoor patio with an L-shaped orange sofa, blue chairs, round tables, large potted plant, glass walls, and neutral tile flooring under a partly cloudy sky.

For more information, visit vaniagaetti.com.

Photography by Salva López.

Anna Zappia is a New York City-based writer and editor with a passion for textiles, and she can often be found at a fashion exhibit or shopping for more books. Anna writes the Friday Five column, as well as commercial content.