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1000 F Street Tenant Suite
Project category
Workplace,
Corporate
Project market
Interior Design
Project location
Washington, District of Columbia
Date of completion
2018
Client
Confidential Client
ABOUT THE PROJECT

Distributed over the two-levels, the DC office doubles as a Entertaining/Conferencing Center for the San Francisco-based company. JUUL, founded by discerning product designers were pleased with us achieving the design aesthetics reflective of the firm’s native city and artfully marrying it with the DC setting. As a result, we created a casual laid back environment with a dressy, dramatic and glamorous edge to it.

  • 5th Floor
  • 6th Floor
  • 7th Floor
  • 5th & 7th Floor
  • 8th & 9th floor
Tenant Suite
circulate

The double sided pantry creates the main circulation path in the suite, and it divides the touchdown and conference spaces from the private offices.

01
gather

The executive conference room meets the tenants need for a formal meeting space, and takes advantage of the city views and daylighting.

02
energize

The community pantry reflects the culture and personality of the tenant, and provides users with a space to socialize and recharge.

03
Design

Embracing and highlighting architectural features of the building, rather than hiding them, creates design details unique to the suite.

04
Spec Suite
mingle

A pantry in each suite creates a space for social interaction and respite for users. Variations in layout and finishes create a unique space for each suite.

01
recieve

The reception area welcomes users and visitors to the suite. It provides a point of connection between the social area of the pantry and main workspace. The elements of the exposed ceiling are used to enhance the visual linearity of the space.

02
work

Taking advantage of daylighting and views, the open space provides flexibility for different work areas and functions.

03
collaborate

A centrally located conference room is easily accessible from all areas of suite. This concept is carried throughout the layouts on different floors.

04
Spec Suite

Proceeding marketability assessment and building code analysis, KGD produced a series of typical floor blocking plan diagrams to determine options for full floor and multitenant suites. The intent was to define and provide the landlord with a flexible guide to accommodate a range of special requirements for any prospective tenants.

Presenting all the feasible blocking options in the building marketing brochure made it possible for tenant brokers to understand the Z-corridor constraints and which demising wall configuration would meet their build-to suit design requirements. The remaining space was designed as a warm lit shell in preparation for future design and occupancy.

Tenant Suite
touchdown

A bar height work surface provides users with a flexible area for individual or collaborative work. The shape of the bar is reflected in the dropped ceiling to visually highlight the unique space.

01
gather

The large conference room gives another opportunity for custom millwork and design elements that reflect the character of the suite.

02
identity

Upon entering the tenant suite, the reception area provides an opportunity for branding and sets the tone for the design as a whole.

03
Design

The millwork for each pantry is designed to reflect the needs and aesthetic of this specific tenant.

04
Spec Suite
receive

On both the 5th and 7th floor’s the glass walls of the suite entrance allow the suite to maintain a visual connection to the rest of the building. Communal and collaborative areas create physical separation and privacy for the suite’s main work areas.

01
gather

The stacked location of the pantry in each spec suite allows for better coordination of plumbing between the floors. Unique plumbing conditions in the building were addressed with the placement of an island sink as the central feature of the pantry.

02
work

The design of this suite accommodates a potential tenant with the need for a greater quantity of private offices. Daylight is brought into the central work area through the use of glass partitions.

03
collaborate

Almost entirely glass on two sides, the central conference room encourages collaboration in a suite consisting of mostly private offices.

04
Confidential Headquarters

Core to the client’s demands was light-filled, transparent work spaces that still maintained a high level of privacy and separation to allow confidential conversations to happen. Individual offices were essential, given the nature of the client’s work, but employees still want a balance between private work zones and more public amenity spaces that enhance collaboration.

An expansive second floor conference center supports internal business needs while stimulating the visual experience for visitors. The area offers formal conference space that is flexible enough to support both large and small groups, and is supported by a variety of touch down areas for intimate conversations, focus work, and breaks between sessions.

Throughout, the design of this two-story 16,400 sf suite is clean, contemporary and warm—a black, white and natural wood palette maintains a level of sophistication while echoing the west coast charm. Wireless technology, video-conferencing, various sized rooms and flexible furniture allow employees to choose their work environment, collaborate…or find quiet separation. And the diversity of spaces offers flexibility and choice that accommodates both the public and private side of the client’s work.

mingle

Both floors utilize the stunning corner views of the building and natural light. Soft seating creates a casual space for work or socialization.

01
communicate

The reception area incorporates biophilic elements to create an inviting atmosphere for users and visitors. The darker wood tones visually enhance the feature stair and encourages connection to the floor above.

02
recieve

The reception off the elevators allows for immediate branding of the space upon entry. It also acts as the point of connection between the lounge spaces and work spaces.

01
gather

Different size conference rooms throughout the suite allow for meeting flexibility. These rooms range from a formal conference room to a smaller mixed use huddle rooms and phone booths.

02
mingle

The open pantry, with its warm and bright finishes, encourages social interaction between co-workers.

03
collaborate

The telescoping glass doors of the central meeting room create a flexible space for focused group collaboration with an open connection to the rest of the suite.

04
ABOUT THE PROJECT

As a part of this expansion of the JUUL Suite the team was tasked with designing a sculptural connecting stair between the office’s 8th and 9th Floors, creating dynamic meeting spaces throughout, and re-imagining of the rooftop space, which could provide both indoor and outdoor experiences to company employees and guests, as well as being ADA accessible.

Our team
Project Leadership
Tsutomu Ben Kishimoto Principal Tsutomu Ben Kishimoto
Larry J. Henderson II Associate Principal | Interiors Director Larry J. Henderson II