CREJ

/ BUILDING DIALOGUE / MARCH 2017

Inside & Out(side)

KIEDING

ostaMesa, California-based QSC is a designer and

manufacturer of professional, state-of-the-art

audiovisual systems for clients large and small

worldwide. With facilities in the U.S., South America,

Europe, Asia and the Middle East, QSC is an industry

leader in planning and design, procurement, build-

to-order manufacturing, and distribution of its parts

and finished goods. With over 400 employees, the

company’s culture is one of casual and relaxed pro-

fessionalism in all departments, worldwide. Indeed,

QSC’s headquarters was named “Best Place to Work”

by the Orange County Register six times consecutive-

ly. It was this culture that the company wished to

bring to its Boulder office.

The design challenge was to adhere to the com-

pany’s corporate standards without sacrificing the

unique vibe of a Boulder address.

The new space is comprised of a compact reception

area, full conference room, small perimeter executive

offices, full-height workstations, testing labs, multi-

purpose breakout rooms and a fully stocked kitchen/

break area.

Simple, natural materials like stained and rout-

ed plywood panels, raw metal and natural stone

lend balance to the brand’s use of advanced tech-

nology and precision equipment throughout the

10,000-square-foot suite. The palette is decidedly laid

back with background grays, golds, blues and browns

punctuated with bright colors on furniture and car-

pet tiles.

QSC’s progressive leadership required a right-sized

space that could accommodate heads-down tasks,

prototype testing and production in an office that

could easily promote recruitment and retention. The

overall theme is one of quiet work and low-key re-

laxation. It’s a millennial-occupied office, and the

design of the space, colors, materials and furniture

promote a Boulder cool, come-as-you-are attitude

without extraneous distractions that the company’s

engineers prefer.

QSC’s New Office Projects Cool Boulder Vibe: Kieding

PROJECT TEAM

GENERAL CONTRACTOR:

Magnolia Building Co.

ENGINEER:

Boulder Engineering

FURNITURE DEALER:

Merchant’s Office Furniture

CONSULTANT:

K2 Audio