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Lehrer McGovern Bovis Inc. Offices

Design/Completion 1993 New York, New York, USA Lehrer McGovern Bovis Inc. 46,000 square feet

The design schemc provides office space that doubles as a marketing tool and as an executive ofTice suitę for a major construcuon management firm.

Custom-designed workstations for teams of four can expand or contract incrementally. Private glass-walled offices arc centrally grouped and integrated with the workstations, minimi/ing separation of senior Staff. A multi-purpose room for seminars and training, as well as regulation half-court basketball, further encourages the firm’s team approach.

A curved wali incorporating inset television monitors, duratrans, and an LED news jet links the work area and elevator lobby. Glass-fronted conference rooms situated in the team areas allow visitors to observe the work proccss.

Materials inelude open metal decking for the ceiling, concrete-colored carpet, and wali textures that simulate fireproofing, corrugated cardboard, and sandpaper. Wood plinths, metal angles, and I-beams make up the vocabulary of the custom-designed furniture.

1    Multi-purpose room

2    Exccutive boardroom

3    Project team room

4    General office area

5    Typical office

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