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The program called for the joint-use of the building by three different consulting entities. Because of code restrictions and convenience, they needed to remain on the ground floor. The architectural parti was resolved by creating a strong dividing element between two of the major tenants. Painted in its corporate color, the dividing wall serves as a storage organizer as well as adding significance to the division.

When the client decided to acquire this former Bank of America branch, little did they realize the architectural power and potential the building contained: above the existing 12 x 12 ceiling tile, spanned marvelous timber bowstring trusses; and behind the Navajo white sheetrock stood glorious poured in place concrete walls. The ceiling came down to expose the trusses, and the concrete walls were left exposed as a strong ruin.

The walls dividing the new offices are metal stud and a combination of corrugated steel and ribbed Lexan. The effect is casual, clean, light and modern. Although translucent, the walls display the electrical conduit, junction boxes and other electrical apparatus; Turpin and Rattan’s tools of the trade. In addition, the computer network and its supporting cables are showcased rather than hidden. The workstations are open and conducive to exchange of ideas. The mezzanine is used for a lunchroom and a product library.



Project received the Society of American Registered Architects (SARA)
Design Award of Merit, 2001


Project received an Orchid Award for Interior Design, 2001


Updated: September 23, 2008