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Articulated artists’ models. These happened as a result of our original, single model being manipulated and posed constantly by different employees. Over time more models were added, and eventually we had one for each space. They get posed by their respective owners as a way of expressing their feelings and frustrations.

Exposed brick wall. This was our way of expressing the loft-like quality of the original building. After gutting the partitions, we simply painted the roof structure and sandblasted the exterior walls wherever we could, which allowed us to maximize the height of the space and to maintain the edgy quality that people associate with loft-type space.

Built-in wood cubicles. These were designed to reinforce the openness of the space while giving some definition and privacy to each workstation. Each cubicle consists of store-bought tables used as desks with a custom designed end piece. Each end piece was built much like a freestanding piece of furniture, and each is open on both sides.

Wall-mounted wood strips. Given the very narrow and linear nature of the space, these random strips of wood on the wall act like stripes on the highway that seem to race by as you walk down the aisle. They also give the little men—the artists’ models, not the staff—something to hang onto.