High Tech = Tons of Color

Over the past few months I've been on some high tech firm tours and designed some tech offices of my own.  I never shy away from color so I find these projects and tours very exciting.

a porthole in a wall on a tour at a local tech firm

a rainbow wall on a tour at a local tech firm

the coolest fireplace I've seen

doors waiting for installation

an office waiting for furniture

What do you prefer, neutral or color at work?

Happy Labor Day

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Marie Claire Maison

Marie Claire Maison

Jessica Helgerson Interior Design

I'd be happy to labor in any one of these offices, wouldn't you?

Laminated

A lot of my work these days is designing offices where cheap and fast is the name of the game.  Laminate is both the bane of my existence and something that can make me very, very happy.  There are a lot of bad styles and patterns that need to be retired, but with a bit of searching you can find some that are actually nice.

I happened to hear a story on the radio last week that mentioned it is the 100th anniversary of Formica about the same time I took this snapshot of some laminate {and the shiny, modern pulls} that I loved.  I mentioned this project previously in a post about the finishes that got away, and this is what we wound up using.  There's no high-gloss, but I'm loving the cross hatch pattern on the door fronts.

the lunch room

The rest of the office is light and bright with of my favorite corporate office carpets {this is the shot from the carpet company below}.

It's nice when a project turns out well, and it really helps when you have an excellent client.

What do you think, could you live with this acid green carpet?  It was pretty controversial when it was proposed but is pretty subtle on the floor.

Urban Station

I know I sometimes get stir crazy when I'm working on projects on my own at home.  I've noticed a rise in common office spaces where you rent a desk by the day/hour or more.  It's a great thing for people who like being around other when they are working but are tired of sitting in coffee shops where there may or may not be outlets for your laptop.

I found this Urban Station, designed by Total Tool, on Dezeen.  And, while commuting to Buenos Aries wouldn't be possible from here, I would love to have a place like this around.

photos by Sergio Esmoris via Dezeen

Parts of the office are like a coffee shop, with soft seating and window seating.

photos by Sergio Esmoris via Dezeen

photos by Sergio Esmoris via Dezeen

photos by Sergio Esmoris via Dezeen

I would be here.

photos by Sergio Esmoris via Dezeen

photos by Sergio Esmoris via Dezeen

Has anyone actually worked in one of these communal offices?

Corporate Office Designs

I was going through my design image files and found some of my favorite corporate office interiors.  I love the fast pace of corporate design and the fact that, with amazing clients, the sky is the limit.

Images {clockwise from top left}: Oktavilla by Elding Oscarson; Aedas Hong Kong by Aedas; St. Helena Private Winery by Nicole Hollis; The Wonderfactory by Fogarty Finger; Lexington Avenue Agency by Masque Spacio; Gray by Studios Architecture.