Designers celebrated the competitive outdoor sports culture of the CRA D.C.
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The design takes full advantage of daylight in places where employees spend the most time and located non-occupied support spaces in the areas without windows. A multitude of diverse and inviting spaces were created where employees can relax, brainstorm, share knowledge, and engage in spontaneous conversation, including a seascape mural in the café that provides a calming seascape view with a go-to getaway place, a dock in the Chesapeake Bay. Designers positioned the internal stair as a dramatic feature of the space by adding deep blue glass and a metal light fixture that reflects light and shadow throughout the day and is as much a piece of artwork as it is a functional element of the space. Inspired by the blue of the Chesapeake Bay and the outdoor lifestyle of the Washington staff, the palette of clean whites and blues combined with reflective finishes make the most of natural daylight and create a sense of modern refinement. The use of refined, upscale details, colors, and materials fosters a soothing environment. Starting in the elevator lobby, designers created a new reception location by removing the core between two elevators and allowing abundant light to flow through the space. Implementing design solutions over a phased construction schedule
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Avoiding putting spaces occupied by personnel in areas with no windows Creating a “view” where there was none, as parts of the existing space lacked access to windows and vistas Re-imagining the internal stair that connects the 7th and 8th floor to become a central feature of the workplace Imparting a sense of serenity, calm, and well-being There were many similar goals between the design of CRA’s Washington and Boston offices, including co-location of junior and senior staff members to maximize knowledge-sharing a wide variety of collaborative team spaces acoustical privacy in individual and group work areas neighborhoods of workstations for a sense of community and a generous, inviting café space with a multitude of seating options that support spontaneous interaction, relaxation, and brain-storming.ĭesigners confronted challenges particular to this Washington, D.C., location, including: Refreshing the overall look, feel, and lighting was crucial, especially where access to daylight was absent or limited. Designers sought to create a space that reflects the unique culture and setting of Washington, D.C., while integrating the team’s work style/lifestyle into the flow and the amenities of the spaces. The Washington, D.C., design adapted the standards and space metrics that Elkus Manfredi had established through the firm wide workplace consulting process prior to designing the Boston office. Freelancing in Architecture | Best Websites for Freelance ArchitectsĢ8,000 square feet on two internally connected floors
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