The Collab is a young and vibrant studio house. Drawing inspiration from the innovative nature of a creative firm, the concept draws from connection by using the language of wrapping and layering around a central component. The spatial layout's fulcrum is an exposed column located in the center of the office, thereby allowing for central working spaces to be wrapped around it. This flexibility is a critical component of the design process, as the spaces must evolve to suit the needs of ever-changing users and uses.
WHAT
Collaborative Workplace
WHERE
Cincinnati, OH
LAYERED MOOD BOARD
FLOOR_01
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PLAN KEY
01_ GALLERY
02_ OPEN COLLABORATION
03_ KITCHEN
04_ OPEN STUDIO
05_ SHARED OFFICE
06_ PRIVATE OFFICE
BUILDING KEY PLAN
Acting as the welcome center to employees and visitors alike, the first floor houses a gallery to display a small collection of work produced by THE COLLAB, as well as a large open kitchen and pantry. The space planning also contains a private office and a smaller shared office for operations, in addition to several spaces for open collaboration.
FLOOR_02
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Greeting users with an open living room and collaboration space upon walking up the stairs, the second floor contains more private studio space as well as a large, flexible studio along the window line. These specialty studios also contain a more intimate working room and phone room within.
PLAN KEY
07_ OPEN LIVING ROOM
08_ STUDIO
09_ STUDIO
10_ STUDIO
11_ PHONE ROOM
12_ STORAGE / COPY
ENTRY AND GALLERY
GALLERY
SECOND FLOOR STUDIO
SECOND FLOOR STUDIO WITH PRIVATE WORK NOOKS
SECOND FLOOR STUDIO WITH CUSTOM WRAPPING WORKSPACES