Mianzo
Elevated Office for Leading Asset Management FirmCape Town
Trend Group delivered a turnkey interior design and office fit out for Mianzo’s new Cape Town headquarters, creating a refined and contemporary workspace that showcases the brand’s identity and professionalism. This project demonstrates Trend Group’s expertise in office design and space planning, combining sophisticated finishes, bespoke joinery, and material layering with functional elements such as acoustic baffles, and well-planned boardrooms. The team worked closely with Mianzo throughout the process to bring their vision to life, ensuring every detail was thoughtfully executed.
A Sophisticated Workspace
Trend Group was appointed to deliver the design and build of Mianzo’s new Cape Town headquarters. As an asset management firm, they required a workspace that communicates confidence, credibility, and refined professionalism and that reflected the essence of their brand.
Bringing Vision to Life
Mianzo’s brief focused on integrating their brand throughout the workspace, with a focus on detail like distinctive gold tones and curved square iconography, while reflecting the professionality of a trusted asset management business. The client had a clear vision for the site, and Trend Group collaborated closely with them at every stage, from finish selections to on-site detailing, to bring their ideas seamlessly to life.
Elevated Design Details
Bringing in their brand through the shapes and finishes, sophisticated material layering sets the tone throughout the space. Each boardroom reflects the brand’s colour palette, with the main boardroom featuring a gold-themed design layered with wood and complemented by subtle metallic accents, including a brass-dusted gold pendant, to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Other meeting rooms incorporate Mianzo’s signature blues through carefully layered finishes and accents, maintaining cohesion while giving each space its own character.
Bespoke wall cladding and textured wallpapers add tactility and visual interest. Trend Group carefully translated Mianzo’s icon, a curved-edged square, into the design through subtle geometric elements in furniture and fixtures. An example of this is the shape of the acoustic baffles on walls and ceilings in open-plan zones, incorporated to provide sound dampening, ensuring comfort and concentration throughout the workspace.
Welcoming and Efficient
The reception area makes a strong first impression through a striking branded feature wall enhanced by integrated lighting, and layering behind with wall cladding and detailed painting featuring touches of their unique iconography. Sustainability is embedded through planters, introducing biophilic elements, and motion-sensor lighting that improves energy efficiency. Together, these elements create a cohesive, luxurious, and functional environment that reflects the client’s brand identity while supporting everyday workplace needs.
A Confident, Cohesive Workplace
The completed Mianzo office delivers a timeless, brand-driven workspace that balances elegance with functionality. The design successfully embodies the company’s ethos through refined detailing and thoughtful materiality. The result is a sophisticated and functional corporate environment where refined detailing and elevated finishes create a lasting first impression.
