An adaptive reuse project of an historic brick warehouse in Santa Monica’s former industrial corridor, the 17,000 square foot building was strategically designed for the offices of a well-known Animation Studio. The design maintains the structure of 1940s bowstring truss and brick warehouse along with stripped down and polished concrete floors.
The centerpiece is the ‘Cube’ which houses a screening room, two editing rooms and a central IT/Server room for the entire office. Designed with a small black band that secures the foundation of the room, the office appears to float within the space. The sides facing the kitchen and hallway have built in platform seating used as spill over spaces for employee lounging. Using natural lighting paired with efficient lighting design, the space incorporates natural woods and sharp, contrasting colors to create a vibrant and natural aesthetic. The design also includes an outdoor patio space that playfully blends both the indoor and outdoor spaces. Oversized sliding doors connect the interior to the outdoor garden area.
[This project was designed by Gwynne Pugh Urban Studio (GPUS). IntuArch shares resources, offices space, staff, and expertise with GPUS.]
LocationSanta Monica, CAProgramOffice Adaptive ReusePhasesSchematic through CompletionYear2013ClientNot Disclosed
