The client wanted the final design to provide the elegance and privacy necessary for formal events, yet remain casual and comfortable enough to welcome staff to drop in during the day. Two areas separated by an elevator lobby on an occupied floor were identified as the ideal location, so the design also needed to be cohesive enough to create one unified experience.

Emulating the structure of a good storyline, visitors are pulled through the space with design moments acting as plot points or unexpected twists that enliven the experience. Simple architecture is offset by eclectic furniture and accessories. Linear conference room storefronts and dining banquettes contrast the soft corners of open doorways and gentle lines of lounge furniture. Grand chandeliers are complemented by the soft glow of accent lamps.

Both the dining and work areas are designed to be multipurpose, with intimate zones that break down larger areas, yet retain the ability to be scaled. Enticing lounge areas bookend a central open work space surrounded by meeting rooms of varying sizes. Different furniture configurations offer opportunities for focused work and casual collaboration, with a dedicated quiet zone for heads-down tasks.

To match the sophisticated elegance of the work zone, the dining area is designed to feel more like a high-end restaurant than a corporate cafeteria. Once again, the dining room is broken down into smaller groupings. At the front, a lounge offers space for people to perch while sipping coffee and having a light bite or for casual one-on-ones and quick chats. This area can also serve as a pre-function space for large events. Moving further into the dining room, tables and chairs are arranged in intimate arrays, but each piece can be easily rearranged to accommodate large groups.