DHL EXPRESS 

OFFICE CUM WAREHOUSE @ DHL EXPRESS [MALAYSIA] SDN. BHD. , PENANG

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Located in Penang’s Batu Kawan industrial area, the DHL building is a combination of warehouse space and office facilities. The new building comprises of 2440 square meters, providing efficient and high level functional space for fast-moving logistic business, at the same time providing friendly and interactive working space to enhance wellbeing and interaction among employees.

The building design prioritizing function and safety, tailored specifically for the needs of the client. The exterior features conventional brick wall combine with aluminium composite panel and corrugated metal cladding.  The general colour palette chosen for exterior is subdued neutral tones of white, grey and black, allowing the billboard to stand out with its bright yellow and red colour logo, all part of their corporate identity.

The colour-saturated interiors were designed to bring a ‘gentle punch’ to office design. The result is an interior that feels warm and joyful. The interior repeats colour from DHL’s logo into the workspace design. Yellow and red are incorporating in office, this not only communicates the nature of the brand and better customer recognition, but also lights up the space. 

There were also subtle details that were inherent in the design from the start, such as the curves in the timber ceilings and the walls that mimics curve from the company logo, designed in organic fluid shapes to soften the angular corners across the room. Meanwhile, blocks of colour, hollow geometric shapes, and see-through glass are simultaneously used to divide spaces within without building up boundaries and obstructing vision.  Besides that, a tranquil setting, high stool chair setting, games area and amazing design office mural can help to stimulate creativity. Artwork provides contemplative inspiration that reduces stress and increases creativity.