Important Looking Pirates

  • The cinematic headquarters of Scandinavia's leading visual effects studio, ILP. As much as a journey into the glitzy world of cinema, the project is a playful homage to the 1889 building.

    • Status: Built 2016, additions 2019, 2022–ongoing
    • Team: Fabian Wanqvist, Xico Santos, Lina Zedig, Gustav Toftgaard, Fredrik Skyllbäck, Hannes Tennberg, Rodrigo Yanez
    • Size:  1600 m2
    • Photo: Per Kristiansen
    • Webpage: www.ilpvfx.com

  • We divided the floor plan into five 'scenarios' with individual sound, light and ambience, separated by heavy curtains. Alongside the more neutral workspaces, we designed a collection of bespoke fittings and furnishings, including meeting room seating, bathrooms and a private cinema. A cast-in-place concrete counter became the centrepiece of the social space. New and second-hand furniture, hand-picked decorative pieces, film props, knight's armour and technical gadgets complete the picture of a creative cornucopia. Recent additions include a pirate bar, a board game room and new meeting rooms.