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Method Architecture (Headquarters) - Houston, TX

Method Architecture (Headquarters)  - Houston, TX
Location: 2339 Commerce St., Houston, TX 77002
Project Size: 25,549 Square Feet
Building Categories: Office Building, Corporate
Building Types:
Industries: Coworking
Building Areas:
Project Scope:
Project Role: Architect

Collaborators:

Course Construction Group

Dally + Associates

KCI Technologies - Houston, TX

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Common Desk East End

Designed by Method Architecture, Common Desk East End is a 25,549 square foot co-working office space located in East Downtown Houston. Common Desk East End occupies within Ancorian's The Block, a revitalized warehouse in Houston's East End. This vibrant co-working space seamlessly blends industrial charm with modern amenities, featuring private offices, team suites, open desks, conference facilities, an inviting outdoor patio, a cozy indoor sunroom, and an in-house coffee bar. Method Architecture collaborated with the project team, which included Course Construction Group, Dally & Associates, KCI Technologies and Common Desk. Drawing inspiration from Houston's eclectic architectural landscape, particularly in the East End, the design concept embraces the area's diverse building styles. Throughout the space, you'll find a playful mix of office and conference room designs, each reminiscent of local eateries and serving as distinctive wayfinding elements. Unexpected bursts of color, textures, and patterns add personality, from a mosaic-tiled hospitality bar to vibrantly painted structural beams and eye-catching wallcoverings on the restroom ceilings. Complementing the modern furniture are carefully curated vintage pieces, lending an air of authenticity to the environment. To foster organic division within the communal areas, Method Architecture integrated a shelving and slat system, creating cozy lounge pockets between the hospitality bar and break room. Cost-effective color-blocking techniques were employed to delineate spaces while preserving the spacious, warehouse ambiance, utilizing contrasting portions of the concrete floors and walls. Innovative solutions were devised to maximize natural light penetration into the deep floor plan. A former loading dock was transformed into an inviting exterior patio adjacent to the break room, ideal for hosting large events. Skylights strategically placed along the main office corridor flood the space with daylight. At the terminus of the two primary corridors lies a captivating "terrarium" oasis, encircled by wood-framed fluted polycarbonate partitions, evoking a serene outdoor garden ambiance.

Common Desk East End

Common Desk East End

Common Desk East End

Building Areas: Building Interior
Common Desk East End

Common Desk East End

Common Desk East End

Building Areas: Building Interior
Common Desk East End

Common Desk East End

Common Desk East End

Building Areas: Building Interior, Building Conference Facilities
Common Desk East End

Common Desk East End

Common Desk East End

Building Areas: Building Interior, Kitchen
Common Desk East End

Common Desk East End

Common Desk East End

Building Areas: Building Interior, Corridors
Common Desk East End

Common Desk East End

Common Desk East End

Building Areas: Building Interior, Serving Areas
Common Desk East End

Common Desk East End

Common Desk East End

Building Areas: Building Interior
Common Desk East End

Common Desk East End

Common Desk East End

Building Areas: Building Interior
Common Desk East End

Common Desk East End

Common Desk East End

Building Areas: Building Interior
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