Technical
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Jenoptik New Technical Workplace
As a leader in lasers and material processing, optical systems, industrial metrology, traffic solutions, and defense and civil systems, Jenoptik recognized the need to construct a new workplace that provides the flexibility, scale and tools that will drive their business into the future. Recognizing the firms expertise in dynamic technical work environments, Jenoptik turned to HED to design their new technical center.
Using HED’s New Technical Workplace design methodology, which emphasizes the interplay between product, platform, place, proximity, and presence in motivating staff and triggering innovation. This new machine-like building concept and design mimics the products and ideation of Jenoptik - with an interior that focuses an... More
Project • By SRG Partnership • Commercial Landscape
Westpointe Technical and Career Center
The Westpointe Career & Technical Education Center (WCTEC) is a state-of-the-art technical education facility that prepares students for successful careers in regional business and industry. The Center allows SLCC to fulfill its mission as Salt Lake County’s primary post-secondary provider of workforce education.A technically sophisticated facility for hands-on learning, the Center offers the highest possible levels of life safety, security, daylighting, clean air, and the efficient use of energy and water in support of all activities held within. The flexible and adaptable building responds nimbly to the changing needs of the surrounding community, and works to express clearly Salt Lake Community College's goals and values to its immed... More
Project • By CAPEXUS • Offices
Siemens offices in Plzeň
In latest commission, design firm CAPEXUS overhauled the offices of Siemens in Plzeň, the Czech Republic. The CAPEXUS architect, Tereza Bradová, chosed to replace often used basic colours with bright and saturated gradients of green, blue and red. Forming patterns on floors and vivifying the overall appearance of each room, the colours make bold statement:: offices should be fun! CAPEXUS architect designed and built two floors for Siemens.„Sitting at the top of the building, employees have a stunning view of the city. Nevertheless, the premises used to be dark because of the low clear height of corridors. That posed a challenge as it was something that could not be changed,“ says Tereza Bradová, the architect. She therefore chose... More
Product • By Rubinetterie Stella Spa • 130 Series
130 Series
CERSAIE 2013 - 130 Series, created in collaboration with the architect Michele De Lucchi, is the new contemporary classic Line in Stella’s catalogue. Its style is essential, but not obvious, thanks to some details that make this Series original and refined.
130 is a Series with a remarkable stylistic research combined with a strong technical and production experience. The mouth is hydro-formed and has multiple sections, large and round at the base, narrowing the curve, and then becomes oval in the terminal. The 4 blunt handles arranged on a semi conical base create an unusual aesthetic. Overall, there emerges a product that contains a remarkable stylistic research combined with a strong technical and production experience.
Stella off... More