Knoll Showroom, Houston, TX Photography by Bob O'Connor
Knoll Incorporated is an American manufacturer of products for homes, offices and higher-education settings. Their new showroom and offices in Houston, Texas, are located on the ninth floor and roof terrace to give the space a gorgeous view of downtown. This 8,000-square-foot project led by ARO was designed to marry functionality and displays. The showroom contains open office areas of all sizes to show off the company’s office furniture and brand textiles. Though this showroom was designed to mirror those built in New York City and San Francisco, this location holds designs chosen for the Texas locale. One example is the sculptured brass rail that leads a customer through the changing selections they offer. Knoll’s products are actually used in the showroom as architectural pieces. A white textile made by Knoll covers the vaulted ceiling panels in entry area and main conference room, providing an acoustic cushion so the open showroom never gets too noisy. This bright white set next to a backdrop of custom leather on select walls provides an interesting and natural contrast as one strolls through the showroom. The floors are a stunning white terrazzo with brass dividers and the occasional brass Knoll logo. The showroom holds true to the brand’s colors as custom blue perforated leather door pulls cover brass doorknobs, tying into the color palette and adding an interesting and eye-catching detail to the already captivating space.
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