Monday, November 14, 2011
Loft Interior Design | Collector's Loft | Manhattan | UNStudio
The design for an existing loft located in Greenwich Village in Manhattan explores the interaction between a gallery and living space. The main walls in the loft flow through the space, and together with articulated ceilings create hybrid conditions in which exhibition areas merge into living areas. While the walls form a calm and controlled backdrop for the works of art, the ceiling is more articulated in its expression of this transition. By interchanging luminous and opaque, the ceiling creates a field of ambient and local lighting conditions, forming an organizational element in the exhibition and the living areas...more
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Office Interior Design | Google Office Renovation | Mountain View | California | Mithun
This build to suit 60,000 sf corporate office responds to the complex needs of the client integrating seven user groups into a highly flexible design solution that will enable groups to expand and possibly relocate over time. The design utilizes the latest technology and workplace strategies to promote a collaborative work environment while balancing the need for high security and privacy within an existing building. To meet an aggressive schedule of design to occupancy of just 8 months, the design and construction team worked closely together and with the local Mountain View jurisdictions to shorten approval times. The project utilizes efficient HVAC systems, lighting and controls and has received a LEED® Gold certification........more
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Office Interior Design | OPN Architects, Inc. | Cedar Rapids | Iowa | USA | OPN Architects
All remnants of the 1980’s remodeling including drywall perimeter, acoustic panel ceiling, and private offices
were removed to expose the original masonry walls and steel/heavy timber structures. The insertion of new
elements was done in a clean, contemporary manor to clearly define the separation of new and old. Private
offices for the partnership are on an interior wall with a full glass wall open to the studio. A skylight was added to the back office wall to wash natural light on the exposed masonry. A new furniture system was chosen for its materiality and detailing that was consistent with the new architecture. The result was a dramatic transformation
of the space into an open, transparent work environment conducive to the firm’s philosophy......more
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