Workplace Architecture + Design proposed a two-phase design process that was built around the completion of Phase One – Condensed Programming and Construction Documents of Office and Warehouse Office space. This led to Phase Two being project management and construction administration. The two-phased design process helped capture and define Carpigiani’s vision, culture, and goals for the project.
Located in the 525@Vine Building in the heart of the Wake Forest Innovation Quarter in downtown Winston Salem, Flywheel is a 24/7 coworking innovation space, where people can come together to work, learn, and share knowledge. Coworking is a way for innovative people to work in a flexible, shared space within a collaborative community. It provides the ideal work environment for start-ups, innovators, entrepreneurs, freelance and independent business owners who are in need of space – and also like-minded people to share it with.
Amenities include:
The IQ Court – a quarter-scale basketball court that serves as a multi-purpose space for bouncing things around – ideas, information, and even basketballs. This flexible space provides Flywheel members a place to gather for events, programs, speakers, mash-ups, weekend seminars, or just relax and shoot some hoops.
The Pool Hall and Bar – members can socialize over a game of billiards or darts, with craft beers on tap after 5pm. Early birds can fuel up at Morning Joe coffee bar with coffee and local baked goods, or even have the MoJo barista craft their favorite latte.
The Wind Chime lounge – offers a casual meeting area visually separated from the open desking area by multi-colored acrylic strips surrounding lounge seating.
Workplace Architecture + Design (Workplace A+D) worked with Carolina West Wireless (Client) to provide architecture, interior design, engineering and project management services for the planning and re-design of their flagship store in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. The scope of work included complete design services, from planning, project design and documentation, along with construction-related services and project close out.
Workplace Architecture + Design proposed a two-phase design process that was built around a Phase 1 Condensed Programming, followed by Schematic Design and a Pricing Set for the renovation of the existing lobby space that helped capture and define Gilbarco’s vision, culture, and goals of the project.
Workplace Architecture + Design (Workplace A+D) has provided architecture, interior design, and project management services for the planning, design and development of approximately 20 acres of land in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. The scope of design includes complete Masterplan and site development, and the future design of the development’s programmed facilities. Workplace A+D has served as the architect and lead point of contact providing full-service Design Services from project initiation through completion. Workplace A+D manages the project design team, monitors the schedule and provides reporting to the Client’s Core Team.
With a view to the Qorvo’s new Building M, Workplace Architecture + Design helped Qorvo modernize it’s Building A (corporate HQ) and emphasize Qorvo branding standards within the workplace. The Lobby and 2nd story atrium were re-envisioned into a sleek welcoming experience for Qorvo’s guests and employees. An open Work Café now provides shared, collaborative space, along with amenity space where the former executive conference room was located. The building’s cafeteria received a major update to allow a variety of seating types and areas for lunch meetings. Finishes were upgraded throughout the building to align with Qorvo’s new brand standards.
After helping Qorvo develop it’s national workplace guidelines, Workplace Architecture + Design served as architect-of-record and design lead in deploying the new standards to Qorvo’s IDP Headquarters, outside Dallas, Texas. Our team worked with Qorvo’s local Texas team to capture site-specific work flows and develop a detailed programmatic statement, with a resulting goal to enhance collaboration within the workplace. The design strategically deployed project rooms, meeting rooms, and focus rooms within the open office environment to provide a mixed palette of place for 250+ employees. Centralized Work Cafés on the second and third floors, along with a branded Coffee House on the first floor tied together employee amenities with a flexible work environment. The project’s design opened up the floors to allow for maximum natural light, integrated key health and wellness design concepts, and utilized furniture-based solutions where appropriate to provide a lasting, innovative workplace.
Furman University wanted an innovative space in downtown Greenville, SC. Workplace Architecture + Design completed the programming, architecture, interior design, and furniture specifications for this project. The space was designed for a variety of uses such as alumni gatherings, classrooms, flexible meeting space.
Workplace A+D applied a previously developed Schematic Design for the project including space plan, selection of colors and materials, millwork, ceiling plans, and furniture layout. The scope of work included the interior upfit of approximately 3,500 SF. Workplace A+D worked with the architect to integrate mechanical, electrical, plumbing and structural engineering into the design of the space.
The project involved the complete renovation of the lobby and adjacent areas as well as the development of a detailed program for the 54,000 square foot facility.
Working with the corporate standards the lobby space was designed to guide guests into the space using a sweeping metal form that begins on the exterior of the building and flows behind the reception desk. The Ecolab brand was creatively reinforced through the materials, texture, color and graphic images. Clean and simple, the custom reception desk provides an approachable aesthetic with light and transparent materials designed to glow and attract guests.