Teknion height adjustable workstations and cushion topped credenzas are standard issue for all. The space plan allows the company to expand and contract and always feel that it was right-sized. The artwork at the entrance and above the open staircase (see photos and section), is a double sided painting by Ron Kempton, one side named “Arm Yourself” and the other “Challenge Yourself.” On “3,” the “Guardian Bell” sculpture by Brock Rumohr is based on biker lore. The density and nap assists in acoustical control and to further mitigate noise, the HVAC was designed to act as white noise.
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For example, carpet tile sensitive to the rough concrete coloration of the columns and exposed ceiling offers enough color and large scale pattern to create movement and a sense of connection from the far west executive end to the far east software development end. The space combines the edginess of a boutique hotel with the playfulness of a college union.Įach element (carpet, lighting, furniture, art, paint, and color) was selected to enhance and inspire the occupants’ ability to perform world-class work.
For balance, the space for rejuvenation and play called “3” (and on the third floor) features a pool table, ping pong tables, a fireplace, cowhide seating, stainless steel kitchen, and an open board room. Additional space considerations revolved around the intensity of the work, and the level of concentration and focus required. These individuals are now visible while maintaining a sense of privacy with clear glass sliding barn doors creating a sense of access. We selected materials with immediate availability and worked directly with the contractor to find dimmable lighting appropriate in level and color to software designers and engineers, working through how the lighting would look and bounce off the rough concrete ceiling and perimeter glass with the building standard blinds breaking the glare.Īn additional challenge was to determine the best way to position open offices for the executive team. The major challenges in transforming the space into a 21st Century technology hub were the extremely tight timeframe – 8 weeks from the signed lease to move in – and an equally tight budget. We co-joined the two spaces separating the collaborative “mind factory” work environment and the open “3” playroom, making sense of both spaces.
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The space is comprised of a full floor and partial floor joined by an open staircase left by an abandoned project. Natural lighting through factory windows, open concrete structure and a view of Milwaukee’s downtown were attractive features. The 1901 Art Deco building, originally home to Pittsburgh Plate Glass Enamel and on the National Register of Historic Places, had open floors ripe for collaboration and creativity.
PKWARE knew location is the key to visibility and recruitment so the security software firm moved their global headquarters to Milwaukee’s Walkers Point neighborhood, amongst entrepreneurs, engineers, and creative thinkers.
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