https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/2541 en-us The 94-year-old San Francisco Opera wanted a secondary venue to attract the next generation of operagoers.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12472 Sat, 01 Apr 2017 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12472-diane-b-wilsey-center-for-opera-by-mark-cavagnero-associates The architects transformed a floor previously occupied by SFMOMA in the Veterans Building, creating a new space for the San Francisco Opera that includes a small theater for chamber operas and avant-garde performances, a daylit costume shop for the company, and an exhibition gallery. Photo © Tim Griffith The architects transformed a floor previously occupied by SFMOMA in the Veterans Building, creating a new space for the San Francisco Opera that includes a small theater for chamber operas and avant-garde performances, a daylit costume shop for the company, and an exhibition gallery. Photo © Tim Griffith The architects transformed a floor previously occupied by SFMOMA in the Veterans Building, creating a new space for the San Francisco Opera that includes a small theater for chamber operas and avant-garde performances, a daylit costume shop for the company, and an exhibition gallery. Photo © Tim Griffith Photo © Tim Griffith 1704-Good-Design-is-Good-Business-Mark-Cavagnero-Associates-San-Francisco-Diane-B-Wilsey-Center-for-Opera-06.jpg Photo © Tim Griffith Photo © Kyle Jeffers Photo © Kyle Jeffers Image courtesy Mark Cavagnero Associates Image courtesy Mark Cavagnero Associates For a global firm like Perkins+Will, each year offers the chance to rethink spaces as leases expire and real-estate needs change.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12471 Sat, 01 Apr 2017 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12471-perkinswill-offices-by-perkinswill 1704-Good-Design-is-Good-Business-Perkins-Will-Chicago-Minneapolis-New-York-Seattle-Perkins-Will-Offices-01.jpg Chicago The design of the new Wrigley Building office was based on staff preferences for an environment that is conducive to being more active, where they could choose where they work. The streamlined space includes a daylit multipurpose area on the top floor, reached by a stair near reception, height-adjustable desks, small conference rooms, and comfortable furnishings. Photo © Michelle Litvin Chicago The design of the new Wrigley Building office was based on staff preferences for an environment that is conducive to being more active, where they could choose where they work. The streamlined space includes a daylit multipurpose area on the top floor, reached by a stair near reception, height-adjustable desks, small conference rooms, and comfortable furnishings. Photo © Steve Hall / Hedrich Blessing Chicago The design of the new Wrigley Building office was based on staff preferences for an environment that is conducive to being more active, where they could choose where they work. The streamlined space includes a daylit multipurpose area on the top floor, reached by a stair near reception, height-adjustable desks, small conference rooms, and comfortable furnishings. Photo © Steve Hall / Hedrich Blessing Chicago The design of the new Wrigley Building office was based on staff preferences for an environment that is conducive to being more active, where they could choose where they work. The streamlined space includes a daylit multipurpose area on the top floor, reached by a stair near reception, height-adjustable desks, small conference rooms, and comfortable furnishings. Photo © Steve Hall / Hedrich Blessing Chicago The design of the new Wrigley Building office was based on staff preferences for an environment that is conducive to being more active, where they could choose where they work. The streamlined space includes a daylit multipurpose area on the top floor, reached by a stair near reception, height-adjustable desks, small conference rooms, and comfortable furnishings. Photo © Steve Hall / Hedrich Blessing Chicago The design of the new Wrigley Building office was based on staff preferences for an environment that is conducive to being more active, where they could choose where they work. The streamlined space includes a daylit multipurpose area on the top floor, reached by a stair near reception, height-adjustable desks, small conference rooms, and comfortable furnishings. Photo © Steve Hall / Hedrich Blessing Chicago The design of the new Wrigley Building office was based on staff preferences for an environment that is conducive to being more active, where they could choose where they work. The streamlined space includes a daylit multipurpose area on the top floor, reached by a stair near reception, height-adjustable desks, small conference rooms, and comfortable furnishings. Photo © Steve Hall / Hedrich Blessing Minneapolis The single-floor Minneapolis office did away with assigned seating, providing 190 options for its 65 employees. The furniture, none of which is fixed, for flexibility, is largely repurposed, made out of materials from the previous location, like the harvest table in the café/meeting/event space, or from rapidly renewable Aspen plywood. Photo © Corey Gaffer Minneapolis The single-floor Minneapolis office did away with assigned seating, providing 190 options for its 65 employees. The furniture, none of which is fixed, for flexibility, is largely repurposed, made out of materials from the previous location, like the harvest table in the café/meeting/event space, or from rapidly renewable Aspen plywood. Photo © Corey Gaffer Minneapolis The single-floor Minneapolis office did away with assigned seating, providing 190 options for its 65 employees. The furniture, none of which is fixed, for flexibility, is largely repurposed, made out of materials from the previous location, like the harvest table in the café/meeting/event space, or from rapidly renewable Aspen plywood. Photo © Corey Gaffer Minneapolis The single-floor Minneapolis office did away with assigned seating, providing 190 options for its 65 employees. The furniture, none of which is fixed, for flexibility, is largely repurposed, made out of materials from the previous location, like the harvest table in the café/meeting/event space, or from rapidly renewable Aspen plywood. Photo © Corey Gaffer Minneapolis The single-floor Minneapolis office did away with assigned seating, providing 190 options for its 65 employees. The furniture, none of which is fixed, for flexibility, is largely repurposed, made out of materials from the previous location, like the harvest table in the café/meeting/event space, or from rapidly renewable Aspen plywood. Photo © Corey Gaffer New York Less formal than its previous iteration, the New York location has fewer private offices and more open and/or flexible team and meeting areas outfitted with comfortable lounge furniture and sit/stand desk options. The palette consists of more natural hues, with outdoor imagery and an emphasis on healthy materials. Photo © Eduard Hueber New York Less formal than its previous iteration, the New York location has fewer private offices and more open and/or flexible team and meeting areas outfitted with comfortable lounge furniture and sit/stand desk options. The palette consists of more natural hues, with outdoor imagery and an emphasis on healthy materials. Photo © Eduard Hueber New York Less formal than its previous iteration, the New York location has fewer private offices and more open and/or flexible team and meeting areas outfitted with comfortable lounge furniture and sit/stand desk options. The palette consists of more natural hues, with outdoor imagery and an emphasis on healthy materials. Photo © Eduard Hueber New York Less formal than its previous iteration, the New York location has fewer private offices and more open and/or flexible team and meeting areas outfitted with comfortable lounge furniture and sit/stand desk options. The palette consists of more natural hues, with outdoor imagery and an emphasis on healthy materials. Photo © Eduard Hueber Seattle A variety of places to meet, have coffee, and chat enhance the open and democratic layout in Seattle. Healthy materials were used throughout a design that incorporates height-adjustable desks, as well as soft seating and collaborative spaces for planned and impromptu meetings and alternate work environments. Photo © YE-H Photography Seattle A variety of places to meet, have coffee, and chat enhance the open and democratic layout in Seattle. Healthy materials were used throughout a design that incorporates height-adjustable desks, as well as soft seating and collaborative spaces for planned and impromptu meetings and alternate work environments. Photo © YE-H Photography Seattle A variety of places to meet, have coffee, and chat enhance the open and democratic layout in Seattle. Healthy materials were used throughout a design that incorporates height-adjustable desks, as well as soft seating and collaborative spaces for planned and impromptu meetings and alternate work environments. Photo © YE-H Photography At the new London headquarters of a security company, architects juggled the demands of a constrained site, a tight schedule, and a complex program.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12470 Sat, 01 Apr 2017 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12470-banham-headquarters-by-allies-and-morrison Comfortably situated within its context, Banham’s new headquarters offers excellent views of the nearby river. Photo © Ståle Eriksen An airy reception area and showroom display the company’s products. Photo © Ståle Eriksen An open-plan office on the fourth floor of the Railway Wing provides a pleasant workspace. Photo © Ståle Eriksen The canteen opens to a balcony and has a long table for informal staff interaction. Photo © Ståle Eriksen The brick building has plenty of additional outdoor space and fits in with the neighborhood. Photo © Ståle Eriksen Photo © Ståle Eriksen Photo © Ståle Eriksen Photo © Ståle Eriksen Photo © Ståle Eriksen Photo © Ståle Eriksen Photo © Ståle Eriksen Image courtesy Allies and Morrison Image courtesy Allies and Morrison A commercial real-estate giant with an interest in adaptive reuse relocated its Universal City office to a larger space in the L.A. metro area.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12469 Sat, 01 Apr 2017 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12469-cbre-masonic-temple-by-gensler 1704-Good-Design-is-Good-Business-Gensler-Glendale-California-CBRE-Masonic-Temple-01.jpg In a former Masonic temple, Gensler inserted an upper-level mezzanine for realestate company CBRE, highlighting a decorative vaulted ceiling. Photo © Ryan Gobuty / Gensler 1704-Good-Design-is-Good-Business-Gensler-Glendale-California-CBRE-Masonic-Temple-02.jpg The elegant Art Deco building was designed by Arthur Lindley and built in 1928. Photo © Ryan Gobuty / Gensler Two floors of the office are connected by a sculptural steel stair. Photo © Benny Chan / Fotoworks Image courtesy Gensler Image courtesy Gensler Image courtesy Gensler Image courtesy Gensler 1704-Good-Design-is-Good-Business-Gensler-Glendale-California-CBRE-Masonic-Temple-09.jpg Photo © Ryan Gobuty / Gensler 1704-Good-Design-is-Good-Business-Gensler-Glendale-California-CBRE-Masonic-Temple-10.jpg Photo © Ryan Gobuty / Gensler Photo © Benny Chan / Fotoworks Photo © Benny Chan / Fotoworks Photo © Benny Chan / Fotoworks Photo © Benny Chan / Fotoworks Image courtesy Gensler Image courtesy Gensler As as the Portland, Oregon–based strategic creative agency sought a new home for its 150 employees, an opportunity emerged right under its nose.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12468 Sat, 01 Apr 2017 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12468-swift-agency-by-beebe-skidmore-architects The former Rose City Awning factory was transformed for strategic creative agency Swift. Photo © Jeremy Bittermann An open lobby expresses the ethos of transparency and welcome that the company fosters. Photo © Jeremy Bittermann A central conversation pit encourages casual interaction among staff. Most of the other amenity spaces, and conference rooms, are arranged around the building perimeter on mezzanine levels. Photo © Jeremy Bittermann Photo © Jeremy Bittermann Photo © Jeremy Bittermann Photo © Jeremy Bittermann Photo © Jeremy Bittermann Photo © Jeremy Bittermann Photo © Jeremy Bittermann Photo © Jeremy Bittermann Photo © Jeremy Bittermann Photo © Jeremy Bittermann Photo © Jeremy Bittermann Photo © Jeremy Bittermann Image coutesy Beebe Skidmore Architects The world's largest financial institution sought to reinvogorate the company by moving its Mexico City operations out of the suburbs.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12467 Sat, 01 Apr 2017 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12467-bbva-bancomer-operations-center-by-skidmore-owings-merrill A lively aluminum screen punctuates the structure’s high-performance glass, regulating solar gain. Photo © Rafael Gamo The lobby was imagined as a “street." Photo © Rafael Gamo Sunny stairwells encourage employees to climb between floors. Photo © Rafael Gamo A daylit cafeteria and terrace between the 11th and 12th floors provide places for employees to enjoy lunch on-site. Photo © Rafael Gamo A daylit cafeteria and terrace between the 11th and 12th floors provide places for employees to enjoy lunch on-site. Photo © Rafael Gamo Photo © Rafael Gamo Photo © Rafael Gamo Photo © Rafael Gamo Photo © Rafael Gamo Photo © Rafael Gamo Photo © Rafael Gamo Image courtesy Skidmore, Owings & Merrill Image courtesy Skidmore, Owings & Merrill Image courtesy Skidmore, Owings & Merrill A $52 million project has doubled the Minnesota Orchestra's event revenues and created opportunities for valuable community outreach.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12466 Sat, 01 Apr 2017 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12466-orchestra-hall-renewal-by-kpmb KPMB upgraded the auditorium with improved lighting, seats, and technology. Photo © Nic Lehoux The small Target Atrium projects onto a patio and serves as an informal performance space. Photo © Nic Lehoux They transformed the original facade with an expanded, glazed lobby that engages the community. Photo © Nic Lehoux They transformed the original facade (above) with an expanded, glazed lobby that engages the community. Photo © Nic Lehoux Image courtesy KPMB Architects The 30,000-squarefoot lobby expansion has become a flexible urban stage for events, gatherings, and celebrations. It has also made it possible for the Minnesota Orchestra to host the Symphony Ball, its largest fund-raising event, in its own home. Photo © Nic Lehoux Existing lobby prior to the addition. Image courtesy KPMB Existing lobby prior to the addition. Image courtesy KPMB Photo © Nic Lehoux Photo © Nic Lehoux Photo © Nic Lehoux Photo © Nic Lehoux Photo © Nic Lehoux Photo © Nic Lehoux Photo © Nic Lehoux With the goal of attracting talented new employees, a global company built a new headquarters building in Austin, Texas.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12465 Sat, 01 Apr 2017 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12465-ottobock-north-american-headquarters-by-page 1704-Good-Design-is-Good-Business-Page-Austin-Texas-Ottobock-North-American-Headquarters-01.jpg White sculptural forms cantilever over the reception and employee-lounge areas; expansive white walls are an homage to the company’s Bauhaus-era offices in eastern Germany. Photo © Casey Dunn The showroom features a “welcome wall” of local reclaimed pecan boards signed by employees and guests. Photo © Casey Dunn Every office element was carefully detailed; conduit is bundled to the surface of exposed concrete joists, freeing up space for acoustic ceiling panels and the elevated floor. Photo © Casey Dunn Arcing walls transition into glazed offices, while seating by Vitra creates casual meeting areas. Photo © Casey Dunn Photo © Casey Dunn Photo © Casey Dunn Photo © Casey Dunn Photo © Casey Dunn Image courtesy Page