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An architectural firm faces particular challenges when designing its own office since this becomes not only its work space, but a product upon which its clients and potential clients will judge the firm’s work. It is also a project in which the entire staff has a personal interest in the design process. 

In this case, Lominack Kolman Smith Architects restored a historic building shell and then chose 2,700 square feet of unfinished space in which to design their new office.

The goal was to create a space that re-enforced the firm’s team-approach to design and to show respect for basic building materials often overlooked or covered over in the construction process. It was also very important to retain the openness of the twelve-foot ceiling space and the natural light afforded by the many large windows.