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Navigators
5800 SF
Located
in a historic building in the heart of Washington, DC’s
re-emerging China Town district, the offices of Navigators is
primarily a study in the transformation of space. Since the 1930’s,
the space had been used as a furniture showroom, displaying new product
within a single volume of space and against the backdrop of 12’ high
windows looking over 7th and Eye Streets. Blending the program of
office use with the original intent of the space meant relying heavily
on use of glass for transparency and figured wood to preserve the
showcase feel. Coming
off the elevators, visitors enter the lounge and are greeted by a
receptionist who is also an experienced bar
tender. Guests are offered a drink while tuning into the latest news
broadcast on two plasma screens. From there, they are directed to
the glass conference room that overlooks the bright lights and activity
of the big city.Strategic location of ceilings, millwork, and carpet
help to hide those areas of the original construction that could
not be restored. Finally, the custom workstation is intended to be
on display in the middle of the space as a hint to the previous function
of the space.
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