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Tellepsen Interiors
Collaborators:
Sigma Marble & Granite - Houston, TX
Rottet Studio - Houston, TX
Robert Shaw Manufacturing
I.A. Naman + Associates, Inc.
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Gibbs & Bruns LLP Office Renovation
Houston Law Firm Gibbs & Bruns LLP, a nationally regarded law practice, decided to completely renovate the space they had occupied for twenty-five years, rather than relocate to another building. This posed significant challenges from both a design and build perspective. Tellepsen Interiors designers were constrained by challenging existing conditions and had to create an execution plan that allowed the firm to work while demolition and construction were underway. As you will see, they met the challenge, collaborating with Tellepsen Interiors, Sigma Marble, Robert Shaw Manufacturing, IA Naman, and others. The architecture and design firm Rottet Studio sought to make the experience for the users of space, and their visitors, a unique environment with an updated look and feel, but with the directive that they could not materially touch certain conference areas and other space that has been recently updated and instead would need to integrate that into their design scheme.
Elevator Lobby
The client was interested in converting an Elevator lobby that originally opened into a closed dark vestibule into an open area that allowed a seamless transition to the reception area. This was accomplished by eliminating the walls and making the area completely open.
Reception Area
This view illustrates a wider perspective of the open reception area integrating the elevator lobby as one element.
Elevator Riser Treatment
In order to incorporate the elevator riser into the space, designer left it open to the space and clad it in book-matched stone with transitions into the ceilings and floors.
Reception Area Coffee and Serving Area
A Coffee Bar and Serving Area is positioned adjacent to the Reception Area, Main Floor Conference Rooms, Elevator Lobby, and Public Restrooms to facilitate serving visitors and creating a convenient Collaboration Area of lawyers and staff.
Stairway
An elegant stairway interconnects the two floors originating in the Reception Area to provide access to additional conference, serving areas, and private offices.
Break Room on Main Floor
The Coffee Bar on Floor 53 serves Lawyers and Staff and is conveniently located close to the Main Conference Room, Law Library, and Offices.
Law Library
The Law Library was converted to an open research and collaboration area by eliminating most of the volumes that are accessible electronically, making the space more inviting and usable on a daily basis.
Sitting Area Outside Conference Room
Sitting area located adjacent to an internal conference room and lawyer's offices serves a dual purpose of supplementing and the conference area functionality as well a casual meeting area for the lawyers.
Sitting Area
Sitting and Casual Collaboration Area allows lawyers and staff to take a break or meet in a comfortable environment.