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Global Investment Client West Hartford, C T

Owner : Confidential Project Size : 17,100 SF Project Team: Tecton Architects , Interscape Commercial Environments, Consulting Engineering Services, AVTEG Consulting Engineers, BBE Construction Our client, a global equity investment firm, came to us through an existing relationship we had developed with a smaller, local Connecticut firm. It was the merger of these two entities that prompted their move to a new location in West Hartford’s Blue Back Square. This new location is distinctly different from their previous semi-rural setting, with abundant surrounding amenities to better support growth and serve their clients. Our approach to design looked to marry both the existing and new cultures. A key factor in the project’s success was an in-depth exploration into the functionality of spaces, including collaboration and efficiency, heightened technology, and connectivity throughout. The design includes a mix of open office and collaborative spaces of varying size and purpose. The main entry sets the tone with its subtle formality. Individuals are guided to a welcoming waiting area that is framed by a plush area rug, warm wooden ceiling, and strategically placed moss wall. This, coupled with a warmly appointed boardroom and adjacent coffee café, conveys a feeling of invitation and convenience to visitors and clients. As one steps further into the office, an abundance of both exterior and interior glass can be seen throughout. Selective glazing wraps elements along the core, allowing daylight to permeate the entire space and connect the north and south open office organically. A centrally located Training Café serves as the “heart” of the office, with state-of-the-art appliances and technology that support internal and client collaboration. Our design team considered a variety of factors when selecting materials, including sustainability of manufacturing processes, social and environmental responsibility of the supply chain, and impact on human health. The palette reflects the strength and rich history of the company, with warm neutrals, rich patterns and textures, and the client’s signature colors and brand. Ultimately, the space feels luxuriously comfortable and inviting for all.

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