When imagining the ideal office, Star Trek or The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy probably aren’t the first things that come to mind – unless you work at Mireo. This Croatian software company, known for its sophisticated GPS navigation solutions, boldly went on a mission to create a workspace that blurs the lines between fiction and reality.
Turning imagination into reality, the agency Brigada once again raised the bar for office design standards. In partnership with Mireo’s creative team, they conceived and realized an office inspired by the interiors of popular sci-fi books, series, and films. Beyond being an inspiring work environment, the office also makes employees feel at home. The retro-futuristic design – one of the main hallmarks of the genre – is recreated through the use of characteristic colors, shapes, lighting, and original furniture from the second half of the 20th century.
“Our goal wasn’t just to create an attractive office, but a space that genuinely fosters creativity, collaboration, and employee wellbeing. Instead of cramming in as many desks as possible and saving on square meters, we chose to give each team more — more light, more air, more flexibility. This approach brings unmatched benefits — from employee satisfaction to improved teamwork. A space should follow the rhythm of ideas, not limit them,” Brigada emphasizes.
Meaningful breaks and Michelin-level lunches for employees
The surroundings of the building in Zagreb’s Buzin district don’t offer many options for employees to spend their breaks, so these amenities were integrated directly into the office – inspired by the lifestyle of sci-fi spaceship crews like those in the genre’s icon, Star Trek. Inside the office is an in-house restaurant, led by chef Anita Margić, named “Ten Forward” after the legendary lounge on the Enterprise. Each of the four floors also features smaller café bars whose aesthetics draw from the surreal scenes in the cult book The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.
The project placed a strong emphasis on the key elements of a well-designed office: acoustics, lighting, and ergonomics – so that productivity arises naturally, not from pressure. A subtle contrast between collaborative and focused work zones creates a rhythm that matches the workday flow. This design approach is no accident – it reflects Mireo’s work philosophy, where diversity, equality, and freedom of thought are core values.
Much like the crew of the Enterprise, Mireo believes that true innovation is born at the intersection of different perspectives, and the workspace must be as inspiring as the work itself.
“Working on Mireo’s offices was a special challenge and a true pleasure for us at Brigada. Designing for a company whose navigation solutions are found in some of the world’s fastest and most renowned cars — all developed in Zagreb — is incredibly inspiring. Mireo has a clear vision of what a work environment should look like and how it should function, and we translated that vision into a real space that redefines what a modern workplace can be — a place where imagination and innovation create new value,” says Brigada.
Through its design approach, Brigada develops spaces that go beyond traditional frameworks, creating inspiring environments tailored to the real needs of users. With their thoughtful solutions, Brigada has for many years placed Croatian design alongside some of the world’s most recognized names. Moreover, Brigada is Croatia’s most awarded agency for strategic interior design. Last year, the agency added the prestigious Architecture MasterPrize to its list of accolades, cementing its position at the very top of the global design scene.
