The Atrium is the heart of the global headquarters campus. The renovation created a soaring three-story space by enclosing an original exterior courtyard and connecting three buildings with a glass dome. The original 1939 exterior stone wall anchors the new atrium and hearkens to the building’s rich history. During design, circulation, activity, aesthetics acoustics, lighting, furnishing, color, and corporate branding were all considered. Primary circulation paths on third floor, conferencing, food service, and employee recreation areas activate the atrium. Electrochromic glass on the new roof incorporates a never-before-used control strategy optimizing daylight and providing movement within the glass. Exposed stairways encourage wellness and support an energy saving strategy by diverting circulation away from the elevators. Cantilevered drop-in rooms and interior corridors offer unique views from the upper floors and add to the activity of the third floor. Canopy structures along with thoughtful furniture selections create space for individual and collaborative work beyond the confines of a traditional cubical or conference room, reinforcing the idea that the campus is an extension of the workplace.
