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It's no coincidence the shift in social workplace design was started by companies such as Hewlett-Packard on the West Coast, and "The Office of the Future" from Digital Equipment Corporation on the East Coast in the 70s. Tech companies recognized early that cubicles formed communication barriers, blocking the flow of creative energy. As such, HP designed … [Read more...]
Bowling alleys have a distinct ambiance and comforting familiarity for most people. The sounds of a heavy ball rolling along a slick lane and the crash of pins come to mind, but along with the auditory impression is the classic bowling alley aesthetic- clean lines, vivid colors, and unmistakable retro-1950s modern architectural design. Despite the … [Read more...]
Remember the 8-bit era of video gaming - back when Nintendo's Super Mario Bros was all the rage? Try playing an original 8-bit game today and it's hard not to focus on how rudimentary those pixelated graphics are! But while we may not relish that low-res look when it comes to our personal electronics, pixels are all the rage in the interior design world … [Read more...]
Most people want their homes and businesses to look nice, but are often confused on how exactly to achieve an attractive end result. No matter how well-intentioned, amateur remodels, impulsive furniture purchases, and confused color decisions can end up creating a hodge-podge space that lacks cohesion. Fortunately, a professional designer can help you pull … [Read more...]
We all have at least one in our home; a shamefully messy, disorganized "junk drawer" that functions like a black hole of stuff, swallowing everything from spare keys and stamps to batteries and paper clips. There's no telling what's actually in there because there is simply too much other stuff crowding the space. The junk drawer may not even be a drawer, … [Read more...]
Firms with a high-tech bent or shoestring budget are rethinking the traditional way visitors are welcomed. Re-posted from the Boston Globe By D.C. Denison | Globe staff July 03, 2012 Many start-ups are deciding it’s not smart business to station a friendly employee in the lobby to greet visitors. Some fledgling companies would rather … [Read more...]
Residents and preservationists are clashing with Wayne State University over the fate of an Albert Kahn-designed building, begging the question: When is architecture worth saving? The American Beauty Electric Iron building, a former factory in Detroit's Midtown, is set to be demolished by WSU in order to create a "staging area" for construction vehicles … [Read more...]
We love the recent article in Real Estate BisNow about commercial real estate design and how it relates to employee attraction and retention. The piece features Kevin Sheehan, a panelist at the MIT Global Real Estate Forum held last week in Boston, who says that companies' decisions about real estate and facility design are about much more than just a place … [Read more...]
At Leslie Saul & Associates, we have designed many office and work spaces for corporations, financial institutions, law firms, non-profits, bio-tech companies, and much more. We really believe in the power of architecture to shape the attitude and productivity of a workforce, so we were very interested in what Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer had to say … [Read more...]
At our Cambridge architecture firm we work on many corporate projects, creating work spaces that allow not only for productivity, but also for creativity and innovation. But what does space have to do with innovation? International office furniture company Steelcase is hosting an upcoming event called Innovation in the Workplace, and we love what they have … [Read more...]
An unfortunate effect of the recession has been a lack of funding for public parks, but according to the American Institute of Architects, that's not stopping communities all over the country from creating unique parks from the ruins of bygone industry. These groups are championing some fantastic projects that show just how important good urban reuse can be, … [Read more...]
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