Client’s need: A space that is designed for FIVE different functions:
- A functional and organized workspace for day-to-day work;
- A refined meeting space to welcome visitors, senior staff and business partners;
- An inspirational space for staff meetings of up to 8 people (which accommodates laptops, wide-screen TV and/or whiteboard);
- A space for winter coats and boots as well as extra bags;
- A mini-kitchen space to cater to “not-enough-time-to-eat” days;
Constraints: Because we were working within a University environment, we had to respect several design constraints:
- Egress windows cannot be blocked (even by curtain panels);
- Heating, pipes, and AC cannot be blocked (even by sheer items);
- The carpet was standard and provided by University;
- Working desk, chair, and bookcase purchased by University;
- Standard features (drop ceiling, pipes, and cables on walls) cannot be touched;