THE SPACE BETWEEN

Year III   |   Spring 2018

Kobi Karp Architecture + Design Firm | Miami, FL

Duration: 12 Weeks

Kobi Karp, a full-service design firm out of Miami, Florida, is moving their headquarters to the Brickell district. In this project, I researched organizational structures, trends and typologies to create a two-level design office for Kobi Karp. The general program and building shell was provided, but all other possibilities were open to interpretation.

Programs Used:

Revit, Lumion, Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, InDesign

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RECEPTION

The reception area sets the tone of the office space. Its thick concrete walls juxtaposed with an acrylic logo wall seeks to emphasize the importance of both opacity and transparency when necessary. Dramatic lighting captures the attention of visitors and promotes the design knowledge of the firm.

 
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OFFICES

The executive offices seek to increase the idea of layering transparencies by having similar furnishings to that of the open workspaces. This reinforces a lateral, non-bureaucratic culture, while still providing private conversation areas.

 
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COFFEE BAR

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WORK CAFE

The work cafe features physical layering of transparency in the acrylic ceiling feature. Undulating panels are suspended with cutouts for lighting and sprinklers. The various seating options allow for conversation and agency in work modes.

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CONFERENCE SPACES

Open conference spaces prioritize collaboration and brainstorming with easily accessible markerspace, and ample access to technology. Glass allows for limited sight inside, exemplifying “the space between.”

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STAIR AND BENCHING

The stairs signify the connection of floors, discipline, and  ideas. The  first and last steps reflect the beginning and end of the design process, and the glass beam is the direct correlation between initial thought and final product. Each step intertwines with its predecessor and successor, establishing pattern and interest.

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WORKSTATIONS

The workstations feature a lighting element that reflects only indirect light through angular form, as well as privacy shield beside each desk. The transparency of the glass, along with the layers of form creates a dynamic view of transparency and privacy in an open work cluster.

 
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