Leo
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JBG SMITH
Coming from a traditionally designed space, JBG SMITH’s focus on this project was to create a modern environment for employees that allowed for more collaboration and alternative work places. Thoughtful details are noticed throughout, each showcasing the craftsmanship and overall design process that coincides with the company’s rebrand.
The bones of this project started by connecting two separate buildings, one existing and one new construction, each with a separate address. From the very beginning, tremendous amounts of collaboration were needed between contractors and firms. While under construction, changes were being made not only to the existing building, but also by interconnecting multiple stories to create an op... More
Leo
Leo is a floor-standing coat rack with a discreet but distinctive presence, characterized by organic and essential forms that evoke the design language of the 1970s. A functional accessory that becomes a furnishing element.The self-supporting cylindrical structure, made of powder coated metal, accommodates five tubular elements that can be positioned at different heights, adjustable according to the needs of use and the available space.The solid wood turned knobs, fixed through metal supports, introduce a second possibility of attachment and create an elegant material contrast.Leo is solid, stable and transversal: a furnishing accessory capable of fitting naturally into contract, office, residential and hospitality contexts where modular fu... More