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Upon entry, a wooden dowel cloud creates building identity.
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The main corridors are lined with white, textured tiles.
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The corridor tile texture represents advancements in computing over time.
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Flexible and individualized workspace was a priority for this project.
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Indirect lighting reduces glare and fatigue during coding efforts.
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Amenity spaces were programmed to support work and leisure.
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A gathering and alternate workspace opens directly onto the terrace.
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Built-in planters define zones for lounging, meeting and dining.
Developer/Owner(s): Not Applicable
Architecture Firm(s): Non-member Bora Architects
General Contractor(s): Skanska USA Building Inc.
Broker Firm(s): Not Applicable
Engineering Firm(s): Stantec
Other Significant Team Member, if applicable: Not Applicable
Interior Architect/Designer Firm(s): Not Appliacbale
Construction/Project Manager Firm(s): Skanska USA
Consultant Firm(s):
Prime Electric - Design/Build Electrical
McKinstry - Design/Build Mechanical
PLACE - Landscape Architect
Morrison Hershfield - Building Envelope
Stantec - Lighting
SSA - Acoustics
CoughlinPorterLundeen - Seismic
Lerch Bates - Elevator
Acrylicize - Way-finding and signage
Major Sub/Vendor(s): Superfab
Microsoft Buildings 40 + 41
Category
Office Interior of the Year
Description
This redesign of two adjacent 6-story office buildings for Microsoft transforms an obsolete floor plate design maximizing private offices into an inspiring workplace that powers the Cloud and Enterprise team within. With cloud technology enabling people to work anywhere, amenities were programmed not only for delight and retreat, but to support work across a range of scales and environments. Considered spaces and ephemeral moments convey the unique story of this teams and Microsoft’s innovative spirit.
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