Transforming a Mega Tower Experience Through a Surgical Ground Plane Intervention This lobby repositioning transformed the ground level experience of the office tower keeping 2,000,000 SF of office space commercially viable. Situated on a full city block between two busy commuter walkways, the renovation created a continuous, interconnected space for the first time. The lighting design, 24-foot curved glass panels, and curved white solid-surface interiors create a captivating and memorable street presence for the towers.

The transparent curtains unify the inside and out creating a single urban living room. The entire lobby is enveloped by continuous solid surface arcs connecting the wall and ceiling in a modulated pattern. Lighting and ventilation are integrated into this white solid surface form, creating a rhythm in the ceiling that establishes scale and structure that allows people to intuitively understand the paths. The precise yet minimal pallet of material was designed so that the space becomes a stage that is activated by the users.

By converting the outdated lobby into a flexible urban living room, the building was able to retain its major tenants and maintain 95% occupancy during the pandemic market condition.