Semi-Cylindrical Steel Buildings Set the Stage for Skylab?s Office
Skylab's chic new office in Portland occupies 10,000 square feet of space within two semi-cylindrical steel warehouses for a moody industrial feel.
After outgrowing their previous space in an old building in downtown Portland, Oregon, Skylab Architecture sought to find to a new home that could address their concerns: How can our studio evolve from a dedicated workspace to a playground for the art and design community" Where can we find a space to integrate gardens, an event venue, and a fabrication shop, as well as our studio" Three years later, they unexpectedly arrived at an answer in the form of two semi-cylindrical steel warehouse buildings originally constructed in the 1940s situated on a triangular corner lot in a northwest industrial neighborhood. Skylab renovated the 10,000-square-foot structure and reworked the space into a dark and moody, yet inspiring, and undeniably cool modern office.
The existing 40-foot-long skylight was extended to 60 feet, bringing natural light into the new rows of workstations. Nearby, a wooden cube encased by glass walls on two sides offers privacy while maintaining visibility. A custom table displays models of the practice’s work.
An enclosed walkway links the two buildings and connections to the surrounding environment are supported by floor-to-ceiling glass walls.
The raw but refined interior aesthetic, reminiscent of Nordic wooden cabins, is established through materiality. The textural concrete floors...
After outgrowing their previous space in an old building in downtown Portland, Oregon, Skylab Architecture sought to find to a new home that could address their concerns: How can our studio evolve from a dedicated workspace to a playground for the art and design community" Where can we find a space to integrate gardens, an event venue, and a fabrication shop, as well as our studio" Three years later, they unexpectedly arrived at an answer in the form of two semi-cylindrical steel warehouse buildings originally constructed in the 1940s situated on a triangular corner lot in a northwest industrial neighborhood. Skylab renovated the 10,000-square-foot structure and reworked the space into a dark and moody, yet inspiring, and undeniably cool modern office.
The existing 40-foot-long skylight was extended to 60 feet, bringing natural light into the new rows of workstations. Nearby, a wooden cube encased by glass walls on two sides offers privacy while maintaining visibility. A custom table displays models of the practice’s work.
An enclosed walkway links the two buildings and connections to the surrounding environment are supported by floor-to-ceiling glass walls.
The raw but refined interior aesthetic, reminiscent of Nordic wooden cabins, is established through materiality. The textural concrete floors...
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