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INSPIRED OFFICE SPACE The Law Offices of Burton Newman, P.C. Clayton, MO Designed by Raj Tailor/Tailordesign
Creating a feeling of spaciousness was an important goal of mine. To achieve this, I employed the use of a long, gracious curved wall, further emphasized by the similarly curved architectural lighting and custom designed receptionist desk. Additionally, keeping flooring material changes to a minimum adds to that spacious feel. It was also important that the main space be clutter free so the copy machine, file cabinets, etc are all designed for and completely out of sight. Even though the plan necessitated an internal conference room, it ended up being one of the most interesting spaces in the office. The room features an angled wall which meets the aforementioned curved wall to create a dynamic feel. A generous amount of frosted glass combined with small hits of clear glass adds light and activity to the room without sacrificing privacy. The room is furnished with a custom designed triangular shaped concrete table which adds an unexpected hip, urban vibe. Burt, in addition to practicing law, is an avid and talented photographer. His work is characterized by a playful spirit with a modern edge. It proved to the be a perfect fit for the space and adds a personal touch to his professional space. Burt’s direction when I started the project was clear when he said, “Raj, make me a law office that doesn’t look like a law office.” I think he got it. theVitalVOICE.com | 27