Workspace Design LAMBERT Architecture + Interiors | June 2015
Duke University Smith Warehouse Workspace
Creating a Home for Student Service Oices within an Historic Warehouse
SMITH WAREHOUSE STUDENT SERVICE OFFICES Duke University | 117,000 total SF of renovations | Durham, NC
Award-Winning: 2012 IIDA DesignWorks Honorable Mention, Government/Institutional Projects 2011 American School & University Outstanding Design, Student Center/Service Areas (Educational Interiors) 2011 American School & University Outstanding Design, Adaptive Reuse (Architectural Portfolio)
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The 90,000SF renovation of Duke’s Smith Warehouse (a 100-year-old historic tobacco warehouse) accommodates flexible office space for over fi een departments and includes a business center and café. Built as a tobacco warehouse in the late 1800s, the existing building, rich with restored brick and exposed heavy timber, was somewhat foreboding in its scale and repetition. For use by a variety of student focused groups, LAMBERT sought to so en and organize the spaces and give a interesting but methodical system of wayfinding. Programmatically diverse groups were organized along a sinuous wall on the first floor that incorporated industrial feeling materials sympathetic to the space, but clearly new. Distinct, bright colors were used to denote each major
“bay” of the building and incorporated into signage and wayfinding. For this student focused building, technology is included in all aspects of this renovated 100+ year old warehouse. Wireless network connectivity is available throughout and meeting spaces range in size and configuration to accommodate a range of instructional styles. Duke’s Career Services department houses small interview rooms on two mezzanines created within the high volume space. Medium sized meeting / interview rooms are included below the mezzanines. These surround a large interview waiting area, therefore, sound isolation was of critical importance.
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DIR. OF FAC. OPS -EAM SYS. COORD. -ASST DIR. BLDG. SYS. --
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CUST. SVC./ FAC. PLANNERS --
Bay 2 Facilities Management
Bay 2 Facilities Management
MTG ROOM --
Bay 3 Facilities Management
EXISTING STAIR C201STW EXISTING OPEN OFFICE C206
EXISTING OFFICE C204
Bay 5 Career Center Bay 5
FIRST FLOOR
...and is formed of 12 nearly identical sections; both interior and exterior. LAMBERT assisted Duke in devising a system of wayfinding that identified each section as a “BAY” and assigned it a number. As it is accessible from two sides, further designation was made of “North” and “South” faces for entrances and orientation.
EXISTING OFFICE C205
BBF
BBF
ADMIN C208A
ADMIN C208B
FF
EXISTING OFFICE C206D
EXISTING CONF ROOM C207
OFFICE C208C
EXISTING OFFICE C206C
EXISTING OFFICE C206B
4'-0" ±
EXISTING OFFICE C216
EXISTING OFFICE C213C
EXISTING OFFICE C213A
EXISTING OFFICE C215
EXISTING OPEN OFFICE C213
EXISTING OFFICE C214
EXISTING OFFICE C213D
EXISTING OFFICE C213B
CONF ROOM C212
OFFICE C208P EXISTING OPEN OFFICE C208
OFFICE C208F
OFFICE C208H
OFFICE C208G
OFFICE C208J
OFFICE C208K EXISTING ELECTRICAL C203MR EXISTING OFFICE C210 EXISTING STAIR C203STW
BREAK ROOM C208D
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Bay 4 Facilities Management; Career Center Expansion
Smith Warehouse is over a quarter of a mile long...
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Franklin Humanities Institute
OFFICE C208N
OFFICE C208M
EXISTING OFFICE C211
Bay 4
OFFICE C208L
ALCOVE C213E
Bay 3 Facilities Management
EXISTING OFFICE C206A
HVAC SHOP --
ELECTRICAL SHOP --
GMM SHOP --
MTG ROOM --
PLUMBING SHOP --
PM SHOP --
VENDING AREA --
COPY/FILE ALCOVE --
BRIEFING CENTER --
Bay 1 Facilities Management
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Bay 1 Facilities Management
Bay 6 Continuing Studies; Business Center; and Café
Bay 6 Study Abroad, FOCUS, & Global Education
Bay 7 Visa Services
Bay 7 Robertson Scholars & Duke Engage
Bay 8 Cashiering; Financial Aid; Student Loan
Bay 8 Office of Undergrad. Scholars and Fellows; Duke Engagement/ Performance
Bay 9 Duke University Libraries
Bay 9 Special Events & University Registrar
Bay 10 Duke University Libraries
Bay 10 Visual Arts Initiative
Bay 11 Duke University Libraries
Bay11 Visual Arts Initiative
Bay 12 Visual Arts Initiative
Bay12 Visual Arts Initiative
SECOND FLOOR
Inside, clear circulation paths were defined that parallel the North and south walls. Building entrances, stairs, building elevator and department entrances are typically located along these paths. The bay numbering system continues here with custom designed illuminated signs that tie into the structure’s industrial aesthetic. Translucent material was incorporated in accent color coordinated to further reinforce the color-coding for each bay Departmental signs follow a similar design vein and are made large and vertical to stand as beacons at the entrance to each department. As the building has multiple entries, each first level entry has a large directory sign. These were hand cra ed from heavy metal clad shu ers that were used to protect the arched openings in the exterior wall prior to the installation of windows. These were restored and hung on their original hinges a ached to a custom frame. Graphic and wri en directories are printed on clear acrylic and a ached to the shu ers.
SMITH WAREHOUSE RENOVATION (continued) Duke University | 90,000 SF | Durham, NC
SMITH WAREHOUSE RENOVATION (continued) Duke University | 90,000 SF | Durham, NC
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Duke University Historic Ligge Myers Tobacco Warehouse
A Partially-Used Historic Building Becomes the Home of Duke University’s TiP Department
HISTORIC POWER HOUSE RENOVATION (TIP DEPT. OFFICES) Duke University | 27,000 SF | Durham, NC
Wake Forest University Duke University’s Talent Renovation of three finishedDepartment floors Admissions Offices and two unfinished floors
Interior to be renovated into office space and multi-purpose space Large flexible meeting room environment to be incorporated
Identification Program serves gi ed and talented youth. Since its 1980 inception, it has grown from its campus location to serve over 3,700 participants annually in residential programs in seven states in the US and four international locations. The TIP administrative offices were overcrowded and a solution that would accommodate the staff was found by repurposing an historic industrial building.
were inserted in the large volumes that housed the generators and turbines but were held back from the outside wall to preserve a sense of the vast spaces. Enclosed offices were given glass fronts and located in the interior to allow light to penetrate the open office areas. New design elements hearken to the building’s industrial past and mechanical systems are exposed. Because the existing architectural fabric was so rich, bold colors delineate new elements and form a counterpoint to the predominate red brick on the exterior walls.
New Admissions Center + Two Student Center Projects on Historic and Established Campuses The Power House in downtown Durham was originally constructed in 1926 to provide electricity for the Ligge & Myers Tobacco Company operations. New structural floors
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OPEN + PRIVATE OFFICES
TIP DEPT. OFFICES (continued) Duke University
| 27,000 SF | Durham, NC
FLEXIBLE MEETING SPACE
TIP DEPT. OFFICES (continued) Duke University
| 27,000 SF | Durham, NC
Bank of North Carolina Corporate Headquarters
A Reection of Corporate Standards + Branding in Financial Workspace
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS Bank of North Carolina | 26,000 SF | High Point, NC
Traditional client / savvy marketer Mix of traditional with contemporary elements Site analysis Test-fits/space planning Flexible workstation layout Stage move of staff Move management Planning
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BNC Bancorp engaged LAMBERT to evaluate their existing facilities for the purpose of relocating their critical departments under one roof. During the process, LAMBERT presented building options for consideration, including a ground-up facility. Ultimately, an existing three-story office building in High Point was selected. In this new headquarters, office space is located on two levels, with a lobby and offices on the first floor, and workspace and meeting rooms lining the perimeter of the second floor. The large corporate board room on the second floor seats 25 people at
a custom-made conference table, while the room itself is flanked by smaller breakout/ meeting rooms for further discussions. This facility reinforces branding for Bank of North Carolina, with curvelinear walls on the second floor espousing the bank’s mission and values, with touches of the company’s corporate colors do ed throughout the space, blending both traditional and contemporary elements.
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Novant Health Providence Office Location
Consolidating Six Office Locations into One in Charlo e
PROVIDENCE PLAZA OFFICE
Novant Health | 60,000 SF | Charlo e, NC
New workspace standards developed from prior predominantly private office environment Workspace ranges from higher-end to backroom workstations Flexible meeting/training room complex Additional toilets for assembly space
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LAMBERT recently completed this three story 60,000SF corporate upfit that consolidated offices from six different locations for Novant. Eleven departments from disparate locations around Charlo e now reside in one efficient space. Office standards were developed, yielding 8x8 workstations and modest-sized perimeter offices. To facilitate the high demand for meeting space, large and small conference rooms were placed on
all three floors with the larger rooms having video conferencing capabilities. Three adjoining conference rooms on the second floor contain moveable partitions and open up for company-wide meetings, holding up to 64 people.
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Navy Federal Credit Union Call Center Office
Renovating + Expanding to Double Office Space
PHASE II ADDITION
PHASE I
TRAINING
FITNESS
DATA CENTER OPERATIONS
ELECTRICAL/ DATA
ADMIN./ FOOD SVC.
HR
BUSINESS RECOVERY
CALL CENTER
PHASE II ADDITION
HEALTH SERVICES
HR TRAINING/ RECOVERY OPS
EXISTING CONSTRUCTION
MECHANICAL MEZZANINE
CIRCULATION
CALL CENTER OFFICE RENOVATION + EXPANSION Navy Federal Credit Union | 104,000 SF | Winchester, VA
LAMBERT was chosen by the world’s largest credit union, Navy Federal, to expand their existing 54,000 SF building by 100%, making it over 104,000 SF total.
Specialized workstation systems Conference suite Business recovery data center Food service Exercise facility
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Navy Federal wished to expand their onsite call center operations. The building expansion and site improvements required workspace and parking additions for a considerably increased occupancy.
Employee amenities in the facility include a food service center (which doubles as a multi-purpose room for company functions), a fitness center, training rooms, and health services. HR facilities, such as new offices and training rooms, are also part of the new renovation and addition. Ergonomic, efficient workspaces were integrated into the design using the Herman Miller Furniture System Resolve.
A raised floor throughout, as well as acoustical ceilings at 11 feet, provide the open space required for the 50,000 SF call center. Close to 25,000 SF of space is dedicated toward data center and business recovery operations for the large call center.
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INFORMATION COMMONS
Walter Clinton Jackson Library | UNC-Greensboro | Greensboro, NC
5,500 SF future phase of Jackson Library
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As a future phase, the main floor of the Jackson Library at UNCG will be transformed into an Information Commons. This area will be the focal point for all media services and collaborative learning. A reference desk that has staff available to answer student and faculty questions about print, video or electronic resources will form the hub. Computer stations to access various resources will surround this area. At the perimeter will be
“collaboratories” with technology components to support group learning. Technology-rich rooms for class instruction round out the center.
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COLLABORATION AREAS + STUDENT WORKSPACE Moseley Center | Elon University | 7,000 SF | Elon, NC
Large open areas for study, meeting, and student organizations Eight enclosed offices New conference room Kitchen area 2013 IIDA Award Winner
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Construction of a new dining facility freed up space within this student center for a private university. This facility was programmed to promote greater use of the student center and foster collaboration among various student groups. It includes: shared offices for student groups, flexible spaces for small and large group meetings and a kitchen with multiple functions. Glass-front offices are distributed around the space. Locked storage for all student groups was included and the tops form a worksurface for projects or individual work. A variety of movable tables and chairs as well as lounge seating grouping are available to accommodate various meeting styles.
Design focal points include a large oval form in the ceiling. This area focuses on a large glass markerboard with in one of the University colors of gold with the logo backpainted on the glass. Intersecting this feature is a “wave” ceiling in burgundy, another school color. The wave extends into the hallway and beckons students to enter and participate. Enclose spaces have large scale monitors that students can plug into and collaborate. The kitchen has a full slate of appliances and enables student groups to prepare and share meals to further enhance connectivity. Large scale circular light fixtures are used to create movement and an exciting space.
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MCNUTT TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Converting a Learning Lab & Library into Technology Center with Offices UNC-Greensboro | 26,500 SF | Greensboro, NC Construction of a wholly new building within an existing structural shell Mission critical data center Tier 2/3 Building Information Modeling (BIM) used for project design and documentation
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The McNu Building at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro formerly housed ITServices, the University Teaching and Learning Center and Network Services. The 26,500SF renovation of McNu brought together Campus Management Information Systems, Networks, and the help desk portion of IT-Services and Systems. Originally constructed in 1970, the McNu Building was essentially a square brick box with no windows and minimal ornamentation. The design for this renovation had to accommodate four information technology groups and a University Network Operations Center. Great care had to be exercised concerning the existing Campus Distribution Facility (CDF) and also the Building Distribution Facilities which had to remain intact and operational throughout construction.
Beginning as a windowless box, new windows and light monitors were introduced so that day lighting systems would provide the majority of the workspace lighting for the building. The interior design reflects technological aspects of the buildings use with a series of lines expressed in ceramic tile floor pa erns, linear light fixtures and perforated metal ceiling planes are used to create a dynamic environment. The majority of the interior partitions were removed except for a few existing concrete masonry unit interior walls to accommodate to the extensive mission critical component in the core of the building. The remainder was developed as open office space surrounding the core.
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