Scope of Work
46,200 sq ft.
Design Brief - redesign 5 floors of office space including the main floor lobby, elevator vestibules and the office of the president of the institute taking into account the main structure is to remain intact and keep staircase as-is.
On every floor: offices, conference rooms, public restrooms, breakrooms, hallways, elevator vestibules and adjoining staircase.
Concept - the design focuses on modernizing and opening up the existing space by introducing a neutral pallette, earth tones and geometric lines and by using materials such as concrete, stone and wood.
Bringing in the natural light to each office from its exterior window into the common space through the use of floor-to-ceiling glass systems and cladding the common staircase with geometric shaped wood panels, provide a classic and modern design aesthetic.
Scope of Work
6,200 Sq ft.
Design brief - design an auditorium for approximately 60 people for lectures, presentations and social gatherings.
Including the meet-and-greet area, elevator vestibule, kitchen and restrooms.
This is a multi-purpose space, serving as a meeting area for employees as well as a lecture room for the Institute’s guest speakers. Therefore it needs the option of a fold-back wall to create one large space.
Concept - The space was divided into a three-level auditorium with a stage for 1-4 people with a podium and a screen wall.
Materials are carried through from the main building creating a clean and timeless effect with the use of concrete, stone, wood and glass. Marble floor tiles extend up onto the walls emphasize the horizontal lines with the use of aluminum profiles.
LED lights positioned within the linear ceiling wood slats mirror the detail of aluminum profiles on the floors and walls.