This once-abandoned Kress shell space faces a busy downtown street, separated from the sidewalk by a
simple storefront facade. The original plaster ceiling, light fixtures and terrazzo flooring are preserved
(other original interior features were removed decades ago) and the high volume of the original space is
retained. The design avoids unnecessary partitions in order to promote collaboration, interaction, and
spontaneous dialogue in a studio environment. Finishes are simply detailed, and most wall surfaces are
rendered in brilliant white to distinguish the original materials from the new. Support space is organized
along the east at the old floor joint demarcating the extent of the original terrazzo. A loft is formed
above the support space and provides additional team areas and workstations and extends west to
provide a large team room and private office.