SAVANNAH WIERSMA
Commercial
The goal of this project was to design a 35,000 sf space for the McHills Financial office in Peachtree Tower located in Atlanta, Ga.
Project Overview:
Gross sf : 33, 170 sq. ft.
Occupancy type: Business
Occupancy load factor: 100 gross
Occupant load: 332
Clientele:
-White collar workers
-Middle class
-Range in different ages
Parameters:
-Design the financial firm to have a main office consisting of 94 workstations and an executive suite consisting of 6 private offices and 6 workstations
-Create four grades of workstations to be used in the office
-Design with each departments needs in mind: Accounting, Benefits, Investments, as well as other main areas of the office
-The main reception and executive suite reception must be adjacent
-A break room should accommodate dining for 25-30 people
-A small coffee bar must be adjacent to both reception waiting areas
-Three conference rooms and one board room to accommodate 24 people
 Inspiration Board |  Bubble Diagram |
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 Preliminary Sketch of Break Room |  Preliminary Sketch of Reception |
 Floor Plan |  Workstation Views |
 Board Room Perspective |  Board Room Elevation |
Concept Statement
The McHills Financial Firm design will incorporate an open and spacious layout throughout the office to relate the company’s policies of transparency and good communication. Inspired by the reliability and stability of the earth, the space will integrate sustainable principles by utilizing energy efficient fixtures and life-cycle conscious products. The space will promote flexibility and comfort by catering to the employees’ health, wellness, and safety by ensuring that best practices are followed. Drawing from the rich minerals found within the earth, the design will relate to the client’s values of strength and reliability through the use of angled and organic lines, varied textures, and a natural color palette. Lighting will incorporate elements from the earth’s foundation, for just as there are contrasting levels of lightness and darkness in the earth, there will be multiple layers of light throughout the office to promote the comfort of all employees.