Kering Mexico

The goal was to create a space that was dynamic and calm, while ensuring comfortness, safety and wellness of employees. Taking into consideration the thermal, lightand acoustic comfort, the building welcomes natural lighting throughout, illustrating Kering’s commitment to a healthier work environment. The office space sits within two levels of a corporate building and is linked by a sculptural helicoidal staircase., which serves as a focal element that can be seen from anywhere from the office. Interior partitions of the offices are constructed of transparent and curved glass at their corners, which creates a bold, dynamic contrast to the neutral interior. The materials chosen for the office include wood, concrete, and glass, and the color palette is based on natural colors: black, white, grey, and beige. The minimalist and monochromatic style of the office welcome employees and visitors to a dynamic and open space. Many of the materials used in the design are from Mexico: • Recinto stone, which is a volcanic stone coming from an area near Mexico City; • Chukum finish on the walls; the chukum comes from the bark of a tree that can be found in Yucatan, and this technique originated in Mayan culture. In addition, the majority of the décor, such as the furniture pieces, were created by Mexican artisans and designers such as Mola, Fraga, La Metropolitana, and Veta, among others. With sustainability at the heart of Kering’s mission, the offices were designed for a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification, a green building certification program used worldwide. Air-circulation, paintings, adhesives, sealants, indoor acoustic insulation, ventilation systems, and lighting codes are some of the aspects that were considered in the project to fulfill the certification. In this year’s Corporate Knights Global 100 Index, Kering placed first in the Clothing and Accessory Retail category for its sustainability performance during 2020 and was the only luxury group in the ranking. The Group also placed seventh among the leading 100 companies across all industries. This achievement was followed by the release of BoF’s Sustainability Index, which placed Kering first and named the Group the Most Sustainable Fashion Company.