new construction corporate headquarters
This workplace project involved
creating a new facility to house the growing company. Tasked to create the new
home of their corporate offices, we determined the new building would be
approximately 30,000 square feet featuring a large open office layout on the
main level, two kitchenette spaces, gym facilities with locker rooms/showers,
roof access with golf tee patio, an employee lounge, and large flexible space
for dining and group training. The site was selected for its views of Rogue
River and adjacency to nature. We were asked to reinforce a connection to
nature, by providing employees access to natural light and views of the
outdoors with oversized windows and skylights throughout the space. The design
intent was also to pay homage to the type of work the company does, which
includes power line servicing (among others). Exposed wood timbers, typically
used as power poles, were integrated as design elements into the interior
space. The carpet installation in the open office environment was designed to
emulate the dynamic feeling of electricity/energy. Other interior finishes were
chosen for reference to nature. We worked closely with Custer, Inc. to create
the ideal furniture configurations to foster a productive work environment,
developing a “menu” of options individual staff could select from to create
their bespoke workstation configuration. We were also responsible for creating
custom workstations that incorporated oversized drawing review areas, height
adjustability, and shared meeting spaces.