Lincolne
Scott Inc.
Size: 4,300 sq. ft.
 
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OFFICES
FOR LINCOLNE SCOTT
Honolulu, Hawaii
Interior Architecture
BACKGROUND:
The purchase of a local engineering firm and the
retirement of its senior partner were the catalyst for major changes
at Lincolne Scott. As a part of those changes, the relocation
and redesign of their offices offered an opportunity to build
a new place that could rejuvenate the spirit of its employees
and inspire the thinking of its visiting clients.
DESIGN CONCEPT:
Working closely
with the client to interpret his ideas, Ferraro Choi helped to
create an environment that was new, energetic, and progressive;
an environment that would improve the company's way of doing business
and reflect their identity as a forward-thinking firm.
Highlighting Lincolne Scott's services as lighting designers,
visitors are first greeted at the entry with a full color spectrum
custom-made LED lighted sign. Once inside the reception area,
bamboo flooring, bright tropical colors, and a symbolic 'wave
wall' reference its Hawaii bonds for this international firm.
Besides the bamboo flooring, other environmentally-friendly materials
such as low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) paints, recycled-content furniture, and energy
efficient Energy Star products were used and specified to align
with the firm's sustainable green design ethic.
The entire 4,300 square foot office interior was
purposely designed without the use of doors or private offices.
This openness serves to nurture staff interaction, communication,
and teamwork while providing enhanced views and natural daylighting
for all to enjoy. The design included custom engineering workstations,
which were clustered and spaced to be more generous than normal,
providing much needed physical and visual relief as compared to
the monotonous 'cubicles' seen in most offices. The unique furniture
spacing also enhances visual communication while allowing for
easy reconfiguration and future expansion. Another unique design
feature is an open lounge counter situated along the exterior
window wall. This multiuse counter can be freely used by employees
to have lunch (with mountain views, no less!), conduct impromptu
meetings, or have an alternate place to work. The project scope
also included a custom product and projects display kiosk for
the reception area, specification of all furniture and accessories,
and custom work surfaces designed and manufactured to improve
work efficiency.
CONCLUSION:
The final product is an engineering office quite
different from most... an office that employees enjoy, feel productive,
and are proud to be a part of. From its visual sense, clients
are also keenly aware from the moment they walk in that they are
working with a professional, creative, and unique engineering
firm.
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