2009 FAB AWARD – Sustainable Design

Gunkelman Flesher Interior Design

Family Foundation Offices

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The designer was asked to help turn the historic Beaux-Arts public library into a small family foundation office. The space functions as offices for the employees as well as a comfortable, practical space for board members to hold meetings and give presentations. The client wanted to update the building while restoring and preserving its’ historic detailing and asked that updating be done in such a way as to recede into the background. Glass walls were used in areas to accomplish this, while giving sound barriers between the offices. An addition was built to house an elevator for handicap accessibility. The client is a collector of modern art and wanted a ‘gallery” space to showcase his collection. Classic contemporary furnishings were used as a compliment to the collection and act either as art or sculpture themselves. This was seamlessly accomplished while complying with strict LEED parameters.

DESIGN TEAM & SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS

Andrew Flesher Lead Designer
Donneen Torrey Design Assistant
Brooke Voss Design Assistant

Domain Architecture Architects
Ryan Companies US Project Manager
Clarity Audio / Video Systems Audio
Mattson MacDonald Young Structural Engineer
Schuler & Shook Lighting Consultant
Marvin Windows Windows
Landscape Research Landscaping
Wellington Security Systems Security & Alarm System
Redtech Blue Phone System
Osvold Company Cabinets

Gunkelman Flesher Interior Design