Steelcase NEXT 2020 Honorable Mention by Grace Whittington

Wellness Technology Development Company Atlanta, Georgia Office

A software company that revolves around human health and wellbeing, NEXT places a heavy focus on its employees’ happiness and quality of life both in and out of the workplace.

Hierarchy Employees span multiple generations, which has contributed to a cross-company network of communication that places value on expressing new ideas and helping each other via teamwork. Day-to-day interactions between employees are casual and spontaneous. Approachability between all levels of leadership is necessary for effective communication throughout the company, especially now that virtual communication has become a cornerstone in keeping teams connected. Senior employees act as mentors to new team members and lead by example to introduce them to the company culture and operations.

Health Conscious NEXT is staying conscious of the potential obstacles and anxieties that its employees may be facing due to the ongoing pandemic. To accommodate this, NEXT is introducing a flexible work from home/in-office system that allows for twentyvv employees at maximum to be in the office at any given time. Stringent sanitation guidelines are also in place to protect employee health while taking advantage of the opportunity for returned in-person connections. These policies reflect the company’s commitment to providing employees with a choice in how they accomplish their work, which promotes engagement and productivity.

Out of the Office Professional friendships have developed in the office and are continued outside of work through company bonding activities, philanthropy, and happy hours. Employees are encouraged to interact and socialize outside of work to grow interpersonal relationships, enhance communication, and create a sense of comfort and congeniality in the office.

Growth Currently, the company is looking to expand its outreach and development. With wellbeing and health being bigger topics now more than ever, finding new ways to reach and enhance their users’ lives is critical to their growth. The new Atlanta office is their next step toward reaching their goals and living out their mission.

ANALYSIS CLIENT CULTURE

“Whatever work you’re doing, there’s a preferred workspace that gives people choice and control over how and where they work and provides the support they need in terms of space, furniture, technology and tools.”1

Prospect Refuge Theory and the Nature of Space “‘Prospect-Refuge’ theory is founded on the notion that we seek out opportunities to perceive and acquire visual information, to explore environments, and find opportunities (prospect); and to seek out shelter, protection, and environments where one can hide away (refuge).”2

Palette of Posture “Changing postures is physically energizing, mentally stimulating and helps people stay refreshed and engaged...When you have the best place to do your job, it helps you to be more efficient, less stressed, and more satisfied with your job. That’s a real boost to wellbeing.”1

The NEXT office is acts as a network of prospect and refuge spaces to promote employee comfort and wellbeing. Features such as lowered ceiling heights, visual and auditory obstruction, changes in flooring materiality, and a variety of ancillary spaces give users the opportunity to collaborate and interact (prospect) or to reflect and do heads-down work in quiet private spaces (refuge).

Providing employees with a variety of spaces and methods of working allows for greater choice in how their tasks are accomplished and leads to greater productivity. Different postures (sitting or standing), privacy levels, and views are located throughout the office to promote physical shifting and movement.

ANALYSIS DESIGN DRIVERS

Connection to Surroundings “Incorporating elements of nature into work environments can reduce stress, enhance creativity and increase productivity.”3 “Merging digital communication patterns with physical space can increase the probability of interactions that lead to innovation and productivity.”4 People seek out connections with nature and are found to be more productive after exposure to the outdoors. NEXT strives to incorporate biophilia and views outside into the office to mimic the effects of being outdoors. Telecommunication opportunities are provided throughout the space to allow for ease of connection between in-person and remote employees. This physical and psychological connectivity is integral to the company’s collaborative philosophy.

Georgia, United States

Scope of Atlanta, GA

Exterior View of One Peachtree Pointe (Site)5

Key Site Greenspace Water Midtown Scope Business Restaurant/Bars Higher Education Apartment/Dormitory

ANALYSIS SITE

Logo Fuschia is used on X as the eye catcher and to accentuate the consistent angle throughout the logo.

Navy is used as the base color with columbia blue to accent the separate stems of the letters. Blue is considered calm and soothing, staying in line with the company mission.6

Rounded and smooth shapes are considered calming and appealing to the human eye. Letter terminals are rounded to soften the look of the text while the angle keeps it linear to push the eyes forward across the word.7

Corporate Colors Devotion Wisdom Stability Intuition Meditative6

R27 G29 B76 Pantone 2766 C

Calm Concentration Soothing Intellectual Trust8

R178 G211 B245 Pantone 290C

CONCEPT BRANDING

R76 G139 B244 Pantone 2718 C

Emotional Energizing Positive Confidence Optimismistic8

R249 G166 B24 Pantone 1375 C

Harmony Emotional Balance Compassion Creativity Ambition9

R191 G67 B88 Pantone 4070 C

15 10

18 13

16 22

19 23

CONCEPT INSPIRATION + IMAGERY

The next step to living a life well...

The design for NEXT’s satellite office reflects the energy of the corporate brand and the company’s emphasis on wellbeing and rejuvenation. The design also takes key inspiration from the rich history and culture of Midtown. Atlanta’s Midtown District, also known as the “Heart of the Arts,” features bold street murals, rich art collections, luscious green spaces, and a vibrant music scene. A short 20-minute walk from the project site culminates in the landmark Piedmont Park, which houses the Atlanta Botanical Gardens.

The design concept explores the “prospect/refuge” theory (Appleton, 1975) while creating the interior experience of an urbanscape walk to the park. The main form-giving element in this design is the dramatic curve along the western edge of the existing building. This bold geometry is used to help inform the main circulation core on the second level of the new NEXT space. Along the circulation core, the user experiences a variety of biophilic elements (green walls, custom lighting techniques, and wood textures) meant to connect the user to the experiential concept of walking to the park. A second key form-giving element of the design is the monumental stair. The stair forms the main visual emphasis of the design on both the first and second levels of the NEXT space. The stair itself symbolizes an urban structure that serves to provide both shelter (refuge) as well as a vista to other locations in the space (prospect).

CONCEPT DESIGN STATEMENT

Wellness Space Forum Space

In-Between Spaces

Private Enclaves

Project Team Spaces

Prospect

Refuge

Open Offices

Inspiration Zone

Modified

Workcafe Acoustical Privacy

Videoconference Space

Resource Center

Visual Privacy

Private Offices

Indirect Proximity

Direct Adjacency

Balcony Patio

Reception

SPATIAL ADJACENCY DIAGRAM

Prospect

Refuge

Modified

Circulation

Existing/Building Core

SPATIAL ZONES

Watercloset

Floor 1

Floor 2

11. Videoconference 12. Forum 13. Private Enclave 14. In-Between 15. Wellness NIC

1. Reception 2. Inspiration Zone 3. Private Offices 4. Open Offices 5. Work Patio 6. Cafe Patio 7. Resource Center 8. Work Cafe 9. Project Team Space 10. Monumental Stair NIC

SPATIAL FLOOR PLANS

TURF | Slice Tile

1’ 3’

6’

10’

15’

25’

50’

SPATIAL REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

Peachtree Street A custom acoustic baffle from TURF Design winds through the primary circulation of the space and follows the same path and curvature as several of the primary streets running through Atlanta. This element ties directly into the urban landscape concept and can be seen from nearly any location on the second floor to draw occupants through the space as wayfinding. The baffle travels from the reception down to the open office and back around to the workcafe.

One Peachtree Pointe

Peachtree St. NW

Northside Dr. NW

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SPATIAL CONCEPTUAL APPLICATION

Yoyo Ferro Statement walls are located throughout the office to mimic the building facades and street art of Atlanta. Several walls host custom murals by Atlanta local Yoyo Ferro, a well-known local street artist and illustrator. The murals are located on both floors, one adjacent to the monumental stair and inspiration zone and the other adjacent to the restrooms and drinking fountains.

SPATIAL CONCEPTUAL APPLICATION

1 | U-2, U-10

3 | U-13

26 | U-6

2 | U-11

5 | F-6

Notes: Health stations allow for temperature self-screening prior to entry. A touchscreen video wall is located in the inspiration zone; when not in use for company presentations, the screens display local Atlanta and San Francisco weather as well as company news. The inspiration zone provides a flexible pin-up space with horizontal storage and surfaces to create an employee work area when not in use for presentations. 4 | LM-1

SPATIAL ENTRY

Notes: Ceiling elements lower over key zones such as the main entry, waiting niche, and reception/concierge station. The reduction in scale supports a feeling of refuge and reinforces the zones as visual landmarks. The TURF Freeform Baffle that is visible along the exposed ceiling includes a pop of branded color and creates a clear visual connection to the main circulation core.

SPATIAL ENTRY

L-2

38 To Work Patio

FC-3 AS-3

FC-1

3 4

AS-2 11

14 | U-2

3 | U-14

12 | U-4, U-5

11 | LM-1

18 | U-5, U-6

10 | U-4

32 | LM-1

4 | LM-2, U-11

Sanitation Cart 5 L-5

15â&#x20AC;&#x2122;-0â&#x20AC;? AFF

Team Cart Storage 32 12 Prospect Views

Sec. 1

41 37

Notes: 270 degree views of the surrounding area bring the outdoors in and incorporate biophilia and prospect views into the open office. Height-adjustable benching (Ology) is provided to allow users to change posture without having to leave their workstation. Teams are provided with mobile carts that are stationed in the open office and can be moved to project team spaces for teams to collaborate.

SPATIAL OFFICE

WC-3

SPATIAL OFFICE

WC-5

L-5

AS-2

L-2

AS-3

Notes: The closed office core features an area of refuge created by CNC milled custom ceiling tiles which allow light from above to filter down. The impact is that of dappled light shining through tree branches overhanging a sidewalk. Areas of prospect such as the patio and main circulation path are visible in the distance. Recessed linear lighting along the perimeter provides for general lighting when the dappled light feature is not in use. Private offices on the north of the corridor are owned spaces while offices that are south of the corridor are open to free address employees.

SPATIAL OFFICE

Notes: Acoustical baffles mitigate the noise generated from collaboration in the open office. The use of strong color on the ceiling and floor aids in defining the open office zone and support it as a place of refuge for extended work. Freestanding screens and lateral filing storage are placed between workstations to provide adequate social distancing as well as flexible privacy. Height adjustable benching systems support a palette of posture while clip on screens attached to each workstation supports privacy and social distance regardless of position. Mobile team carts reside in the open office for easy accessibility and can be moved around the office when teams are collaborating.

SPATIAL OFFICE

L-5

AS-2

14’-0” AFF

25 | LM-1

24 25

11’-0” AFF

Sec. 2 26 28

L-1

AS-1 29

26 | U-7

2 | U-11

26 | U-6

24 | LM-1

29 | LM-1

28 | LM-1

15’-0” AFF

L-8 FC3 FC2

11’-0” AFF

L-4

L-6 27

L-2 AS-3

Notes: The workcafe provides a space for employees to enjoy a meal or refreshment while also acting as another work area for those looking for a new location or change in scenery. A lowered ceiling over the workcafe visually grounds the area as refuge space in the office. A variety of seating types are provided to give users choice in their posture.

27 | U-8, U-9

SPATIAL WORKCAFE

WC-2

WC-5

WC-8

SS-1

SPATIAL WORKCAFE

LM-1

Notes: The workcafe is strategically located in line with the monumental stair and the main entrance/ideation zone. It serves as a node along the circulation core and provides opportunities for refuge (lowered ceiling levels, warm wood tones) as well as prospect views of the patio and monumental stair. Biophilic elements are incorporated in the second floor and mezzanine levels of the monumental stair through a green wall and the wood slat element that is also used in the reception.

SPATIAL WORKCAFE

Notes : A mezzanine sits above the landing of the monumental stair and creates a small in between space This perching zone provides refuge via a secluded locale as well as prospect of view with a compelling birds eye vista of the office.

SPATIAL MEZZANINE

SPATIAL MONUMENTAL STAIR

Notes: The monumental stair creates a light well to the lower floor and accentuates the height of the entire space. The design of the stair makes it the visual focal point of both the second and first level. The forum space is located at the bottom of the monumental stair. When not in used for company training, this space can open up to the first floor level to provide additional postures and locations for employees to work and collaborate.

SPATIAL MONUMENTAL STAIR

Notes: Private enclaves located under the monumental staircase provide an almost hidden refuge for employees seeking to work in a private headsdown environment. Also at the base of the stair is an in between space that can serve both the forum and videoconference zones. The lowered ceiling levels on the first floor, combined with added acoustic folds, give this in between space the feel of a spot under the canopy of a tree. Another custom art mural by artist Yoyo Ferro keeps the first floor vibrant and visually connected to key elements on the main second floor level.

SPATIAL COMMONS

Wallcoverings

WC-1

WC-2

Wallcoverings

WC-3

WC-4

WC-5

WC-6

WC-7

WC-1. SW 6587 Valentine WC-2. SW 6811 Honorable Blue WC-3. SW 9065 Perfect Periwinkle WC-4. SW 7076 Cyberspace WC-5. SW 7004 Snowbound WC-6. Maharam Cusp WC-7. Custom Yoyo Ferro Mural WC-8. Concrete Collaborative Strands WC-9. Steelcase Stone WC-10. Steelcase Milk

WC-8

Floorcoverings WC-9

FC-1. Mohawk Group Urban Mobility Carpet FC-2. Mannington Commercial Access Wood Simple Beech FC-3. Stained Concrete Subfloor

WC-10

Floorcoverings

Upholstery + Fabrics

FC-1

FC-2

FC-3

U-2

U-3

U-1. Mayer Fedora Plum U-2. Mayer Fedora Indigo U-3. Designtex Stride Sun U-4. Designtex Everywhere Texture Steel U-5. Designtex Everywhere Texture Gold U-6. Designtex Silicone Element Yarrow U-7. Designtex Silicone Element Petal U-8. Designtex Silicone Element Tidal U-9 Designtex Colten Sapphire U-10. Designtex Scale Steel U-11. Designtex Queue U-12. Designtex Ellipsis Seal U-13. Designttex Ellipsis Azalea U-14. Designtex Brushed Flannel Drapery

Upholstery

U-1

U-4

U-5

U-6

U-7

U-8

Laminates, Solid Surface, Felt U-9

U-10

U-11

U-12

U-13

U-14

F-1

F-2

F-3

Laminate, Solid Surface, Felt

LM-1

LM-2

SS-1

REFERENCE MATERIALS

F-4

F-5

F-6

LM-1. Steelcase Clear Oak Laminate LM-2. Steelcase Arctice White Laminate SS-1. MSI Surfaces Calacatta Luccia Quartz F-1. TURF Dark Blue F-2. TURF Sky F-3. TURF Cream F-4. TURF Dark Gray F-5. TURF Raspberry F-6. Steelcase Light Grey Heather PET

REFERENCE FURNITURE

1. Steelcase Umami Lounge Reception, Inspiration Zone 2. Steelcase B-Free Cube Inspiration Zone, Workcafe, Private Enclaves 3. Steelcase Gesture Task Chair Reception, Private Offices, Open Office, Videoconference, Private Enclaves 4. Steelcase Unveral Systems Inspiration Zone, Private Offices, Open Office 5. Steelcase Flex Acoustical Boundary Inspiration Zone 6. Steelcase Flex Cart Inspiration Zone, Project Team Spaces 7. Turnstone Campfire Lounge (typ. 1) Private Offices, Private Enclvaes, InBetween 8. Turnstone Bouy Private Offices, In-Between, Forum 9. Turnstone Bivi Open Office, In-Between 10. Steelcase Flex Freestanding Screen Open Office, Project Team Spaces 11. Coalesse Exponents Cart Open Office, Forum Space 12. Steelcase Brody Privacy Lounge Open Office 13. Coalesse Host Table Videoconference 14. Coalesse Massaud Lounge Chair Inspiration Zone, Private Offices, Open Office, In-Between 15. Coalesse Stebastopol Table Open Office, In-Between, Wellness 16. Steelcase Flex Markerboard Cart Project Team Space, Forum 17. Steelcase Regard Booth Forum 18. Turnstone Clipper Screen Open Office, In-Between 19. Turnstone Campfire Pouf Project Team Space, Videoconference, Private Enclaves, In-Between 20.Steelcase Media:scape Kiosk Private Enclaves 21. Turnstone Simple Table Inspiration Zone, Private Offices, Open Office, Wellness 22. Turnstone Campfire Personal Table Work Patio, Open Office 23. Steelcase Empath Recliner Wellness 24. Coalesse Portrero 415 Table Workcafe

REFERENCE FURNITURE

25. Turnstone Campfire Big Table Workcafe 26. Steelcase Nooi Cafe Chair and Stool Workcafe 27. Turnstone Campfire Lounge (typ. 2) Workcafe, In-Between 28. Coalesse Enea Lottus Table Workcafe 29. Uhuru Perch Cafe Table Workcafe 30. Steelcase Media:scape Team Studio Table Project Team Space 31. Steelcase Elective Elements Private Offices, Project Team Spaces 32. Steelcase Ology Bench + Desk Private Offices, Open Office 33. Extremis Captainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chair Work Patio, Cafe Patio 34. Coalesse Emu Ivy Cafe Patio 35. Coalesse Emu Heaven Low Table Cafe Patio 36. Steelcase Groupwork Mobile Screen Forum 37. Steelcase Thread Reception, Inspiration Zone, Open Office, Workcafe, Project Team Spaces, Forum 38. Blu Dot Splash Coat Hanger Reception, Project Team Space, Open Office 39. Steelcase Flex Wall Rail Project Team Space, Forum 40. Coalesse Exponents Bench Videoconference 41. Bolia Drum Table Inspiration, Open Office, In-Between, Private Enclvaes 42. Turnstone Campfire Skate Table Private Office, In-Between 43. Steelcase Silq Stool Project Team Spaces 44.Steelcase Media:scape Lounge Project Team Space 45. Turnstone Campfire Footrest Open Office, In-Between

Acoustic Solutions

Acoustic Solutions AS-1. TURF | Slice Tile AS-2. TURF | Warp Baffle AS-3. TURF | Freeform Baffle

Lighting

AS-1

AS-2

AS-3

Lighting

L-1

L-2

L-3

L-4

L-5

L-6

L-7

L-8

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