Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, founded in 1888, is one of the world’s leading commercial law firms. For its new Munich office, the firm chose the site of the Palais Berchem – a building that embodies quality, collaboration and client focus, both architecturally and in terms of function. As part of a comprehensive core refurbishment, the neoclassical structure was equipped with state-of-the-art technology and reinterpreted to support modern ways of working.

Sassan Philipp Haschemi & Associates not only curated the art collection, but also designed a work environment whose understated aesthetic emphasises the character of the location while fostering communication, inspiration and interaction. Key factors in the selection of furniture for the reception area, cafeteria, workstations, conference rooms and lounge were the harmonious dialogue between classic pieces and the building, as well as their enduring quality.