Client: Michael Neumann Architecture, LLC
Date completed: January 2008
Program: A 5,000-square-foot architecture office.
Design concept and solution: When the 12-person Manhattan architecture firm, Michael Neumann Architecture, had outgrown its office, a converted two-bedroom apartment, they sought a new space with more room that was close to public transportation and provided natural light and fresh air. The firm selected an upper story loft space that would maintain the strengths of small office communal interaction, while also providing for privacy, conference rooms, and storage space. The loft windows and skylights provided ample light, while the salvageable maple floor, brick walls, exposed timber, and office furniture enabled the firm to work with existing materials. Three white-stained poplar offices house senior staff and a conference room located along the length of the loft. Wide sliding doors can close the offices for private conference calls and quiet workspace. The main office space was designed for flexible use with 20 linear feet of sliding floor-to-ceiling pin-up panels, mobile worktables, lounge seating, a design library, an open kitchen, and a foosball table.
PeopleOwner: Michael Neumann Architecture, LLC Architect: Personnel in architect's firm who should receive special credit: Project team: Margaret Bishop, Christine Longcore, Matt Spaulding, Jeff Rudy, Jairo Camelo Architect of record: Engineer(s): Consultant(s): Other: General contractor: Photographer(s) CAD system, project management, or other software used: |
ProductsWindows: Aluminum: existing south facing aluminum framed, double glazed windows Glazing: Doors: Sliding doors: custom whitewashed poplar wood slat pocket doors Hardware: Hinges: Schlage Exit devices: existing Cabinet hardware: Sugatsune, 6 Series (kitchen), Hafele (pocket doors) Interior finishes: Cabinetwork and custom woodwork: custom wall-mounted linear maple cabinetry with integral up and downlighting to wash brich wall and provide task lighting for workstations Paints and stains: poplar boards (whitewashed), existing brick wall (matte sealer), bulletin board (chalkboard paint) Floor and wall tile: recycled cork mosaic tile (Habitus architectural finishes), flooring in washrooms (floor and one wall in each) and washroom hall Wood flooring: refinished existing 2” oak flooring (studio) Furnishings: Reception furniture: custom maple desktops with reused gunmetal grey filing cabinetry and gunmetal grey shelving units (RTI) Chairs: Aeron chairs (Herman Miller) Tables: custom hot-rolled steel conference table (laser cut, folded and bolted together) with 1 ½ “ custom maple top Upholstery: custom rough steel framed, linen-wrapped homasote sliding pin-up panels Other furniture (use additional sheet if necessary):
Lighting: Downlights: 20W Amerlux cylindrix metal halide Pendants: polished nickel industrial pendants (Restoration Hardware) Task lighting: concealed fluorescent undercabinet lights (workstations, kitchen backsplash) Controls: Leviton Conveyance: Accessibility provision (lifts, ramping, etc.): existing Plumbing: Add any additional building components or special equipment that made a significant contribution to this project:
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