Law firm Perkins Coie recently hired an architecture and interior design firm. Perkins & Will to design a new office in Austin, Texas.
“Designed concurrently with the recent pandemic of 2020, the design team underscored Perkins Coie’s desire to break away from traditional ways of working and establish itself as a forward-thinking law firm. A hybrid work model. As it became clear, the design team implemented an unconventional, low-tier law firm model with a free address and hoteling strategy rather than dedicated offices for more customizable workspaces and agile workflows. The “one-size-fits-all” approach has replaced the traditional assigned office model with alternative work and meeting spaces, scheduling devices for all room types, and locker areas to facilitate hotelling and storage of sensitive documents. rice field. For hybrid workers.
To promote talent retention and attraction, the idea of the office as a “hospitality hub” defined functional and aesthetic design drivers to guide the design of the space. With the goal of being a ‘gracious host’ in mind, the amenities and common spaces put the ‘we’ space above the ‘me’ space. The space was designed as a neutral backdrop that reveals bold moments through simple craft, movement and play of light in a simple yet inviting welcoming experience.
The material stands out in itself, attracting users with its beauty, sincerity and touch. Soft edges, curvilinear shapes and linear elements juxtaposed, professional yet engaging, approachable and reliable, nimble yet focused, subtly elegant yet bold bespoke created a workplace for
Perkins Coie’s new Austin space reflects a future-oriented office environment that enhances the client and employee experience and accommodates evolving legal and technology-focused work cultures. Designed with sustainable design ideals in mind, the office also features healthy, eco-friendly workspaces that support innovation, flexibility and wellness. Achieving an Energy Star 2 rating by Austin Energy Green Buildings (AEGB), Perkins&Will designs enhance the customer experience and enable future-oriented offices that serve an evolving legal work culture. “
