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Inside Outside Office Design
Design Agency · Rios Clementi Hale Studios
Client · David Bohnett, Baroda Ventures
Area · 388m2
Photographer · Tom Bonner
Inside Outside Office Design
Baroda Ventures Office
Rios Clementi Hale Studios—Los Angeles-based architecture and landscape
architecture firm—was hired by David Bohnett for the office renovation after
completing two homes, as well as the office for his previous company GeoCities.
In need of seismic upgrades, the two-story brick office building originally
included ground-level retail space and a maze of small offices above. Located in
a densely developed, highly trafficked commercial area with adjacent buildings
to the immediate north and south, the original interior layout offered minimal
light to enter each room.
Extensive reorganization results in a large executive office with private
restroom, conference room, reception area, nine private offices, and four open
workstations. Kitchenette and restrooms are offered on each floor. Courtyards
on either side of the building provide informal gathering spaces for employees
and visitors, while an exterior staircase connects the two levels.
Rios Clementi Hale Studios adapted a surprising, yet delightful, combination
of retro and contemporary styles for the renovation of the two-story Baroda
Ventures office. The architects applied several themes throughout the design—
classic modern furnishings with unexpected fabrics, elaborate ceiling medallions
and doors escutcheons, glossy surfaces, and repeated patterning at various
scales—while incorporating plentiful daylight. Timeless elegance was achieved
by pairing traditional essentials with the latest in design to create a place of
sophisticated opulence.
An existing architectural element — an iron quatrefoil — was used by the
architects as a leitmotif throughout the design. Gold quatrefoil patterns adorn
white wallpaper in the conference room. The pattern recurs at the back of the
building with a white-painted iron screen made into a small awning for the back
door. Quatrefoils have also been etched in the concrete of the building’s rear
façade.
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Despang Architekten
Wang Wuping
Deapang Architekten is a “glo-cal” design
practice located in Dresden-Radebeul in
Saxony, Munich-Oberhaching in Bavaria
and Hannover in Lower Saxony / Germany
and an academic platform in Honolulu /
University of Hawaii USA.
Despang Architekten´s passion and intention is to help reestablish the relevance of and the respect
for architecture in society. With high appreciation for the exclusive architectural avant-garde, their
concern and focus are however towards the other 90%, that is, the average, everyday architectural
typologies which are in desperate need of rejuvenation in order to contribute to an improved
quality of life for as many people as possible.
Hank M. Chao / MoHen Design International
MOHEN DESIGN INTERNATIONAL is an award-winning company creating
schemes for residential, contract, office and hospitality design in Shanghai,
Tokyo and Taiwan. The practice was initially set up by Mr. Hank M. Chao as
a platform for cross-disciplinary collaborations. Today the German, Spanish,
American, Japanese, Australian, Taiwanese and Chinese press has reviewed the
practice's work.
MOHEN DESIGN INTERNATIONAL projects range from public buildings to individual interiors
for private clients. The practice has particular experience in the leisure and hospitality industry,
developers, focusing on the design of contemporary bars, clubs and restaurants, hotels and
private villas. Using a unique language of color, light and geometry, our interiors are sensuous and
eventful. Space is carefully choreographed into stylish environments
Wang Wuping, Shenzhen Top Designer, member of SZAID, also got the title
of “Newest Designer” awarded by China Building Decoration Association
(CBDA). He works in the area of interior design for 10 years and is now the chief
designer of Wu Ping Design Studio.
His works were published frequently in Decoration World, Shanghai Home
Décor, DeckHome, TRENDSHOME, The City of Design, etc. He is also the
distinguished guest of “Creative Home Design” Column of Shenzhen Radio Station. His works
were also published in Southern Metropolitan Daily. He was invited to Italy in 2010 to study their
design experience and exchanged design ideas.
HENN
HENN is an internationally operating German architectural practice with more
than 30 years of building expertise in the fields of culture and administration
buildings, education, research and development and production buildings.
Projects such as Die Autostadt, Die Gläserne Manufaktur and the Project House
in the Research and Innovation Center of BMW have been internationally
acclaimed; ongoing large-scale projects in China include the headquarters for
the two biggest life insurance companies China Life and Taikang Life, a production plant for BMW
in Shenyang and the Science City of Nanopolis in Suzhou.
As a general planning practice HENN provides experience in all work phases. The broad scope
of work includes architectural planning, interior design, master planning, quantity surveying,
construction management and LEED certification.
The office is managed by Gunter Henn and nine partners. These days, 330 architects, designers,
planners and engineers work in project teams in our offices in Munich, Berlin, Beijing and Shanghai.
We understand the making of architecture as a multi-layered and collaborative process. Close
contact to the client is important to develop optimized design solutions. Each project regardless of
its size is treated with equal passion and attention to detail. 3-d visualizations allow an immediate
insight into an evolving project and form the basis for successful dialogue.
HENN has long years of experience in the research and development of innovative spatial
concepts and of efficient design solutions. Key factor for the success of any project is the precise
examination of the complex requirements of every design task.
Rios Clementi Hale Studios
Rios Clementi Hale Studios has earned
a n i n t e r n a t i o n a l re p u t a t i o n f o r i t s
collaborative and multi-disciplinary
approach, establishing an award-winning tradition across an unprecedented range of design
disciplines. The firm’s four principals—Mark Rios, FAIA, FASLA, Julie Smith-Clementi, IDSA,
Frank Clementi, AIA, AIGA, and Bob Hale, FAIA—comprise a team involved in every aspect of
design, from practice to education. Acknowledging the firm’s diverse body of work, the American
Institute of Architects California Council gave Rios Clementi Hale Studios its 2007 Firm Award, the
organization’s highest honor. For its varied landscape work—from civic parks to private gardens—
the firm was named a finalist in the 2009 Cooper-Hewitt National Design Awards. Since 1985,
the architects, landscape architects, planners, and urban, interior, exhibit, graphic, and product
designers at Rios Clementi Hale Studios have been creating buildings, places, and products that
are thoughtful, effective, and beautiful.
PENSON focuses on providing talented architecture, interior design, structural,
civil, mechanical & electrical engineering consultancy services, specialising in
all sectors of buildings & uses.
We are unique because our chartered architects, designers & engineers sit
together, to simplify communication whilst improving coordination & efficiency.
We grow by working hard to create award winning solutions, whilst paying
close attention to every project's commercial & deliverable needs.
Our quietly competent approach means that we act repeatedly for the world’s biggest & smallest
organisations in both public & private sectors, with the occasional film, pop & sports star.
Our largest project is in Australia, where we are creating a new media & leisure village at $1.2billion.
Our smallest project is a bespoke gallery for The Arts Council at a valued £290k, which is featured
in the New York Times, ICON, FX, BUILDING, Mix & many other highly respected journals. It was
also featured on this years Stirling Prize show on BBC2.
Each design is treated individually and developed with the help of specialist consultants. Traditional
architectural services are complemented with concept and brand development. Established
contacts to graphic designers, photographers, media consultants, individual artists offer extended
interdisciplinary support
We have diversified practice that focuses on clients wishing to pursue innovative design strategies.
The crew are committed to high quality design and have years of experience controlling their
craftsmanship skill and design budget.
PENSON
SHH is an architects practice and interior and branding design
consultancy, formed in 1992 by its three principals: Chairman David
Spence, Managing Director Graham Harris and Creative Director
Neil Hogan. With a highly international workforce and portfolio,
the company initially made its name in ultra-high-end residential
schemes, where it innovates and dominates, before extending its expertise to include leisure,
workspace and retail schemes. SHH has won over 30 Awards for its projects, including Best Eco
House (for its "North London House with Green Credentials" project) and the "International
Interior Design" Award (for its Manchester Square office project) in 2010. SHH's work has appeared
in leading design and lifestyle publications all over the world, including VOGUE and ELLE
Decoration in the UK, Artravel and AMC in France, Frame in Holland, Monitor in Russia, DHD in
Switzerland, ELLE Decoration in India, Habitat in South Africa, Contemporary Home Design in
Australia, IDS in Malaysia and Architectural Digest in both France and Russia, with over 120 projects
also published in 66 leading book titles worldwide.
Our team unites London’s best young talent leading the field of design & sustainability. We help
to judge international design competitions, speak at conferences, teach architecture & write
articles for some of the world's leading design journals. We also host frequent events for numerous
charities for fun & enhanced team building.
We have won many international design awards & solve problems.
It just so happens that we draw too.
Jia Dao Design·Lao Gui Design Studio
Yang Xuguang is a designer, calligrapher and painter. He begins to work on
interior design in 2002 and have accumulated rich experience in design field.
Scope
GPAC Gerd Priebe Architects & Consultants
We are a team with different individual backgrounds, nationalities, expertise
and talents. Each individual is a specialist in their field. This diversity gives us
the potential to solve each Client’s personal needs. We continue to develop
our skills and talents against the backdrop of our common spirit. Trust,
openness and social responsibility shape our team spirit and communication
with our Clients.
As an internationally operating architectural office HENN command expertise in all design and
building phases. The broad scope of work covers the fields of
• Masterplanning
• Architectural Design
• Interior Design
• Quantity Surveying
• Construction Management
• General Planning
• Leed Certificate
• Programming
Stone Designs
Roberto Murgia
Stone Designs is the story of two creators (Cutu Mazuelos 1973 and
Eva Prego 1974) who in September 1995 started their adventure by
creating their own studio, in order to develop their projects from a
personal perspective, without censureship or interference. For this
reason they never worked for anyone else and they forged their
apprenticeship as it was done in the past, from below and with a lot of sacrifice. They began by
doing interior designs, stands and displays. This field served them during the first years of their
career, experimenting and studying different languages, showing a new understanding of design
and our relationship with it.
Born in Cagliari in 1972, he graduated in Architecture in Genoa. In 1997, he
moved to Milan, where he worked with various different Studios, including
Stefano Boeriand Piuarch. In 2002, he founded studio FASE with Luca Bucci,
an Interdisciplinary Studio that deals with Architecture and Urban Planning and
develops projects of various scales. In 2009, he left studio FASE to concentrate
on Architecture, Interiors and Design. Over recent years, he has completed
several important projects, such as the restructuring of a hotel in the Lake
Como area and the new headquarters of EDI (Effetti Digitali Italiani). Since2005, he has designed
the Muji sales outlets in Italy and, since 2009, in France too. He is currently developing a project for
a residential district in the south of Milan, an auditorium and some lofts in Milan.
V Arc
za bor architects
Erginoglu & Çalislar Architects
Erginoglu & Çalislar Architects is an Istanbul based, independent firm
of architects founded in 1993 by Hasan Çalislar and Kerem Erginoglu.
The firm specialises in urban planning, architecture, and interior
design projects together with providing assistance for planning
applications.
The ethos of the company is to view each project within its individual context and contribute to it
through innovative architectural solutions. The firm has vast experience gained through successful
completion of a wide variety of both national and international projects on a range of scales.
V Arc is driven by the desire to create
a studio environment, focused on
collaboration, innovation and initiative.
Sergio and I established V Arc 14 years
ago. The aim: to produce architecture and
interiors that makes a significant contribution to the urban environment.
In addition to architecture and design services, the partners also give lectures and organize
architectural workshops in universities across Turkey.
V Arc's portfolio includes projects across Australia in Corporate, Residential / Resort, Aged / Health
Care, Institutional, Retail / Hospitality.
We have a 36 strong team with offices in Melbourne and Sydney, and associated offices in
Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Perth.
The reward in all this is that we still operate around a studio philosophy, working as a team with our
clients to be first choice and to achieve the best results. Our resources and expertise deliver a truly
customised service.
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SHH
za bor architects is a Moscow based architectural office founded in
2003 by principals Arseniy Borisenko and Peter Zaytsev.
The bureau’s objects are created mainly in contemporary aesthetic.
What distinguishes them is an abundance of architectural methods
used both in the architectural and interior design, as well as a
complex dynamical shape which is a visiting card of za bor projects. The interiors demonstrate
this feature especially brightly, since for all their objects architects create built-in and free standing
furniture themselves. Many conceptual and implemented design-projects za bor architects were
awarded at international and Russian exhibitions and competitions. At the moment za bor
architects is involved in variety of projects at several countries.
za bor architects have been involved in more than 60 projects including residential houses, an
office building, a cottage settlement, many offices. Among the clients of za bor architects there are
media, business and government companies such as Forward Media Group, Yandex, Inter RAO
UES, Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry and others.
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