Mary Claire Fuqua — Birmingham, AL
The project is to design a workplace for a mid-size apparel company with a strong retail presence throughout the United States relocating 93 members of their corporate workforce in support of the company’s overall real estate consolidation efforts. The target consumer for this company ranges from 25-35 years of age and are progressive in nature. The design of the workplace should support the company’s overall desire to enhance creativity and collaboration among employees, while serving as an example of their commitment to sustainability and fiscal responsibility. The project is located within a 23,000-square-foot, one-story existing brick building located adjacent to company’s current manufacturing facility. The interior space of the building includes areas of exposed brick, original hardwood floors and an open ceiling with exposed structural elements.