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Kreitler Financial Headquarters New Haven, CT

A new headquarters for this returning client blends professional sophistication with homelike comfort to tell Kreitler Financial’s brand story of caring, personalized service. To accomplish this, Svigals + Partners was inspired by residential settings, creating a welcoming and approachable space with touches that express history and charm. The finished space puts visitors at ease while also uniting business, conferencing, and meeting needs for the company today and their anticipated growth. From the project outset, the client emphasized the importance of making staff and employees feel at home. Because the company has a strong social conscience, and works extensively with academics, small business owners, and those planning for retirement, it was critical the finished project should avoid pretention and a corporate feel. Leadership also wanted staff to feel honored and valued. A large, windowed expanse greets staff and visitors at reception, flooding the interiors with daylight and picturesque views akin to a wall of art deeply connected to this city and community. Throughout, copious daylight, environmentally-friendly furnishings, area rugs, and curated decorative pieces invite everyone in. Warm lighting and a rich, textural palette of earth tones and contrasting woods are accented by warm brass and dark metals. Private and collaborative spaces feature artwork selected to celebrate the individual interests of employees providing a sense of belonging. Challenged by the building’s long, linear floorplate, Svigals created an advantage by situating the breakroom and three conference rooms in the center of the floorplan creating a sense of connectivity between the shared, private, and open work zones on either end. “The world is changing rapidly and financial and investing tools are increasing complex,” says Charlie F. Kreitler, president of Kreitler Financial. “Our goal is to give our clients confidence through clarity, and that begins with making them feel at home as soon as they arrive with an environment that helps foster deep and meaningful conversations about what's important to them.”

Owner : Kreitler Financial

Project Size : 5,200 SF

Project Team: Svigals + Partners , Innovative Engineering Services, Citybench Furniture, Verwol Glass Walls, Illuminate Lighting, Execuspace Construction, Stephanie Goos Johnson Artist

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