periscope design WORK PLACE DESIGN
DESIGN AS A METAPHOR FOR THE CREATIVE PROCESS. “Ideas arise as much out of casual conversations as they do out of formal meetings... The best ideas in any workplace arise out of casual contacts among different groups within the same company.” – Malcolm Gladwel Periscope Designs sees itself as a visionary in the Spokane graphic design community. The award winning graphic design firm takes its name from the periscope, a device used to transcend the visual limits of the water. The design of their new office in the historic JensenByrd building serves to support the collaborative creative process and foster the professional and fun image Periscope Designs has built.
Periscope Design
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marked on first floor floorplan
stairs and view of marketing department
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collaborative staircase The stairs function as both the literal and metaphorical link between the departments of this company. To accommodate the chance meeting that may occur on the stairs, the landing features a “sphere of collaboration�.
This bubble-like booth reinforces the nautical theme and provides a measure of privacy for conversations.
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collaborative staircase
video conference system These unique video conferenceing stations through out the office support the need for connection in a global economy. Touch screen monitors with built in web cams allow designers to meet with clients and colleages around the world.
periscope video conference system
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Kitchenette layout and printing room
server room
mezzanine
down
slide to first floor
principal’s work space
second floor, 4,000 square feet
sound proof informal meeting space Noise can be a problem in open office concepts. This room provides a multi purpose space where design teams can meet to brainstorm or private phone calls can be made without disturbing coworkers.
The space features 360 degrees of dry erase and magnetic pin up surface. The furniture consists of bean bags and soft stackable cubes that can be arranged to suit the user.
design department
first floor, 4,000 square feet conference room library
kitchen
photography studio lobby
lounge
up
copy room
marketing department
slide landing
up
floorplans
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Upstart flexable open office system.
Womb chair with white upholstry.
designed by Knoll
designed by Eero Saarinen
first floor & furnishings
Coconut lounge chairs in bright orange accent color.
Modern coffee table with wave like base, painted blue.
designed by George Nelson
designed by Eva Zeisel
second floor & furnishings
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marked on second floor floorplan
lounge space designed for spontaneous collaboration
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