Chicago, Illinois
Design
1998
Construction
1999
Consultants
Dovetail Woodworking Studio, Millwork
Contractor
Progress Construction
Materials
Metal stud framing, gypsum board systems, sand-blasted translucent glass, custom millwork, perforated metal, plastic laminate, aluminum channel, slate, carpet and vinyl floor covering.
Building Area
5,500 square feet
Photography
Jamie Padgett, Padgett and Company, Inc.
This brand and communication design firm required an office environment that would project its own brand to clients and would encourage collaboration among its staff. The space needed to support the firm's daily work processes and had to be adaptable to changing equipment and staffing needs.
The studio occupies the majority of the office space and features custom designed, freestanding workstations that preserve open space and views to the city. Each workstation offers ample storage space and incorporates shelves to neatly store computer equipment. Their configuration and wiring make it easy for the firm to adapt the workspaces to current technology needs.
Continuous glass panel walls separate the reception area, conference rooms and private offices from the studio, yet provide continuity through translucency and natural light. Panels of perforated steel float above the glass walls, providing a magnetic surface for employees to display work in progress where anyone can respond to it.



