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lingo construction

awards
2012 | AIA Central States Region  Interior Honor

Located in an under-utilized attic storage space, this program was to create a personal office for a young executive which could also serve as a small retreat to relax with family. The client wished to create a space reflective of his taste for clean lines, vivid colors, sports, auto racing, and a growing collection of art. An important aspect was that the space needed to be a place where his family could spend time comfortably with him on late work nights, and be a resting place from the many cultural, entertainment, and sporting events the family frequently attends within walking distance of the office. The challenges included working within a confined and exaggerated hallway-like space with low ceilings, one small window, and large HVAC duct chases that serve the offices below.

Much of the existing fabric was left in place and reused for new design elements. Because the space is long, narrow, and low, the design focused on creating a sense of motion and exaggeration of existing proportions with long lines, subtle curves, and floating and distorted planes and perspectives, balanced with subtle repetition. This sense of motion and shifting volume is reinforced by the functional elements morphing from one to another. The couch and bed become the kitchenette cabinet, the art wall travels from stair to desk, and the rotating table can be in the office conference space or rotated into the lounge space.

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© joseph mills