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In 2020, our client tasked our firm and House of Sorcery with designing an office that would deliver a bold perspective on the changing workplace landscape. This first phase of a tenant improvement for a forty-two-story office tower became a blank canvas for a one-of-a-kind approach to a sense of choice and exploration within the workplace, with development and collaboration taking place over twenty-two months. The heart of the challenge: to provide exceptional spaces that are adaptable to shifting demands and individual preferences. The core and shell concept of a waterfall is echoed in the central concept of the interior project, drawing on the local Pacific Northwest experience. A theme emerged around The Journey—a space where exploration meets preference. This people-first design approach began to sculpt the building, carving out multi-story staircases, social and collaborative zones, quiet focus-oriented areas, and surprising nooks and crannies. Each space is textured by layers of architecture, hand-crafted stories, and moments of wonder. The Journey became a vertical concept—a hiker’s exploration, from base camp to summit, of a mystical waterfall. The entry sequence through reception is verdant, with a hand-painted floor-to-ceiling Electric Coffin mural of local flora and fauna complimented by planted beds. Past reception, […]

This renovation project delivers a new experience for patients undergoing cancer treatment in Newport Beach and the surrounding areas, with a deep focus on providing a truly patient-centered approach. The design team worked closely with staff and user teams to develop an ideal operational flow for the care team and the patient journey, understanding that patients often stay within the facility for multiple hours and sometimes need to see multiple provider types during a single visit. The project includes a second-floor infusion center and pharmacy, grounded by an expansive double-height waiting room and window-lined reception area. The project team paid particular attention in the infusion area to designating flexible spaces for differing levels of social interaction, ensuring patient autonomy in selecting their preferred level of socialization. Central to the infusion area is a space for friends, family, and caregivers to comfortably wait while patients are in treatment. Subtle elements like opacity gradients in glass partitions create a sense of spatial delineation and privacy for patients while maintaining sightlines and access for staff. The focal point of the space is the nearly 180-degree view of the ocean from two intersecting walls that overlook the Pacific. A third-floor medical oncology clinic provides […]

This three-story, 77,960 s.f. orthopedic center marks the first collaboration between two of Colorado’s major mountain health systems – Vail Health and Aspen Valley Hospital – to bring the world-renowned expertise of The Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute (SPRI) to the Roaring Fork Valley. With the addition of Howard Head Sports Medicine, the center offers a comprehensive continuum of orthopedic care, capable of serving patients at every step of their diagnostic, surgical, and rehabilitative journey. Situated in the bustling heart of Willits Town Center in Basalt, the new building sits on a sprawling lot with a connected park, emphasizing the indoor/outdoor connection so integral to the region. The building’s exterior, constructed primarily of brick and stone, features a sweeping glazed corner entrance that welcomes patients inside from the town’s main thoroughfare and glows like a lantern when the sun slips behind the surrounding mountains. The building’s first floor houses a ground-level parking garage, which extends one level below grade; an entry lounge, market, and 3T MRI suite round out the first-floor programming. The second floor comprises a four-OR surgery center with two additional shelled ORs, nine pre-op and 11 recovery bays, three private recovery rooms, and a sterile […]