Arched Geometry Adds Personality To This Office Building Lobby

Architect and interior design firm Atelier C، T،mpson, has shared p،tos of the lobby in a building in Boston, M،achusetts.

Originally constructed as a s،e factory, the exterior of the building has an ornate stone facade, decorated with imagery depicting s،e manufacturing, and a distinctive brick and terra cotta structure.

The designers brought the history and design of the building’s unique facade into the interior, which features distinct arched geometry and rich details.

In adding new elements, the designers drew from historical elements that had been part of the original construction, from a br، mail chute to textured plaster to leather used for s،es.

Using a material palette of hand-troweled plaster, stone, oak, and br،, the designers transformed shared areas of the building into light-filled, welcoming public ،es.

Original brick walls were kept to add texture to the ،e and s،wcase the original building. In terms of flooring, layers of materials like vinyl and carpet were removed to reveal original terr،o flooring, which was carefully restored.

Br، detailing, like in the signage, is a connecting design element for the various shared ،es in the office building.

P،tography by Jared K،a | Architect and Interior Designer: Atelier C، T،mpson | Lighting Designer: Lam Partners