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The smooth curves of molded plywood on the Eames Lounge and Ottoman were unprecedented in furniture design at the time.
The smooth curves of molded plywood on the Eames Lounge and Ottoman were unprecedented in furniture design at the time.
Dunbar and Astrakhan's low-cost, high-impact tour de force is a storefront facade constructed from salvaged double-insulated window glass panels arranged in a shingle pattern.
Dunbar and Astrakhan's low-cost, high-impact tour de force is a storefront facade constructed from salvaged double-insulated window glass panels arranged in a shingle pattern.
Gensler Seattle
Gensler Seattle
Gensler Seattle
Gensler Seattle
Gensler Seattle
Gensler Seattle
Gensler Seattle
Gensler Seattle
Gensler Seattle
Gensler Seattle
Gensler Seattle
Gensler Seattle
Gensler Seattle
Gensler Seattle
Gensler Seattle
Gensler Seattle
Gensler Seattle
Gensler Seattle
The Seattle office experienced rapid growth and required an expansion which involved taking over the majority of the floor plate they were inhabiting in their downtown location. The renovation presented the opportunity to experiment with workplace design for a diverse and creative group with a variety of workstyles. The design was also centered on creating a canvas that would showcase the work and creative process through a neutral and raw palette as a backdrop. The resulting design conveys a spirit of studio design and the experimentation of makers and builders.
The Seattle office experienced rapid growth and required an expansion which involved taking over the majority of the floor plate they were inhabiting in their downtown location. The renovation presented the opportunity to experiment with workplace design for a diverse and creative group with a variety of workstyles. The design was also centered on creating a canvas that would showcase the work and creative process through a neutral and raw palette as a backdrop. The resulting design conveys a spirit of studio design and the experimentation of makers and builders.
Gensler Seattle
Gensler Seattle
At the heart of Gensler’s design practice lies a commitment, to create work that is thoughtfully executed, responsive to user needs and, inspiring. The rich local community of artisans and craftspeople fosters many creative partnerships and is an integral part of the Gensler Oakland mission. Equipped with 3-D printers, industrial tools & equipment, and other production tools, the in-house Workshop space represents the commitment, to practicing craft, distilling quality, and preserving culture.
At the heart of Gensler’s design practice lies a commitment, to create work that is thoughtfully executed, responsive to user needs and, inspiring. The rich local community of artisans and craftspeople fosters many creative partnerships and is an integral part of the Gensler Oakland mission. Equipped with 3-D printers, industrial tools & equipment, and other production tools, the in-house Workshop space represents the commitment, to practicing craft, distilling quality, and preserving culture.
Upon entering, visitors and staff are greeted with a large conference room that sits adjacent to the reception area. Aptly named “Scarlet” after the majestic oak tree, this room has movable glass doors and warm toned curtains creating layers which open and recede to transform the reception area into a gathering space for social events.
Upon entering, visitors and staff are greeted with a large conference room that sits adjacent to the reception area. Aptly named “Scarlet” after the majestic oak tree, this room has movable glass doors and warm toned curtains creating layers which open and recede to transform the reception area into a gathering space for social events.
Gensler’s Oakland office is characterized by function and flexibility—intuitive for those who work here as well as for those who are visiting. Perched on the top floor of a Class A office tower, the space affords a captivating 360-degree panoramic view of the East Bay hills, Downtown Oakland, the Bay Bridge, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the San Francisco skyline. Creating a definitive Bay Area atmosphere. The staff enjoys ample daylight, proximity to mass transit, retail and dining and the sense of connection to community and place.
Gensler’s Oakland office is characterized by function and flexibility—intuitive for those who work here as well as for those who are visiting. Perched on the top floor of a Class A office tower, the space affords a captivating 360-degree panoramic view of the East Bay hills, Downtown Oakland, the Bay Bridge, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the San Francisco skyline. Creating a definitive Bay Area atmosphere. The staff enjoys ample daylight, proximity to mass transit, retail and dining and the sense of connection to community and place.
Along with state of the art technology for production and communication, Gensler Oakland also raises the bar in energy standards with the integration of new technology that generates a lighting power density of only 0.35 watts per square foot—0.55 watts per square foot less than the code maximum, resulting in a 56% savings. The office is targeting LEED v4 CI-Gold certification.
Along with state of the art technology for production and communication, Gensler Oakland also raises the bar in energy standards with the integration of new technology that generates a lighting power density of only 0.35 watts per square foot—0.55 watts per square foot less than the code maximum, resulting in a 56% savings. The office is targeting LEED v4 CI-Gold certification.