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March 2020 — Office Properties Quarterly — Page 13 www.crej.com Workplace Trends I n a climate where flexibility is key, a leasing structure that grants tenants the agency to personalize space and define semiprivate communal areas can bridge the divide between spec and custom. One way this is hap- pening is through shared amenity spaces. At 50Fifty DTC, two compa- nies embraced this trend by open- ing adjoined but distinct offices with shared amenity space on the seventh floor. Fios Capital and Galena Foun- dation’s offices feature separate entrances and private office envi- ronments, but include a shared con- ference and break room area. This allows both to benefit from height- ened amenities without allocating disproportionate space to a limited set of functions. The challenge to designing these spaces was to uncover alignments between the unique needs of each company – budget, brand identity, functional requirements, design preferences and corporate culture. The shared amenities needed to feel like an extension of both envi- ronments without compromising the individuality of either. Fios Capital was venturing into a new space after operating with a remote staff for more than five year. Its new office needed to be a place where associates could connect and meet clients, while providing an environment for collaboration and privacy. Based on the owner’s prefer- ences, the offices feature a navy blue palette punctuated by cool gray stone, dark espresso paneling, walnut millwork and charcoal floor- ing. To welcome clients, without a receptionist, the entrance is clad in dark wood panel- ing and millwork that wraps around the left corner into the bright, cen- tral lounge. Wood detailing through- out creates cohe- sion and a crisp, modern aesthetic. In contrast, Galena Foundation required a warm, open-door environment that promoted efficiency while allow- ing opportunities for communica- tion, which was achieved through the use of warm, natural-material focused palette – stone flooring, rich barnwood and steel paired with soft, neutral tones, glass panels and ample light. Guests are greeted by a custom reception desk crafted from rough barn wood with a hand- selected veined stone slab that nods to mountain scapes. To foster a col- laborative environment, a shared office hub – filing system plus copy and print capabilities – sits behind the front desk. All offices are direct- ly connected to this space, sepa- rated only by semiscreened glass walls. The design allows for fluid communication between front desk, offices and core. n To bridge the divide. In crafting shared amenities between the two disparate designs, the companies needed to identify overlap in both Designer insights: Creating shared amenities Kristen Tonsager Head of interior design, Clutch Design Studio JC Buck Fios Capital and Galena Foundation identified a shared need for a large, high-caliber conference room, a casual breakroom and hospitality-driven kitchen amenities. Please see Tonsager, Page 21 JC Buck While the private offices of both companies are equipped with small conference rooms, the 12- to 15-person shared conference room features advanced presentation technolo- gies and three-dimensional ceiling tiles that offer sound absorption and a textural ele- ment to the space. BrinkmannConstructors.com (303) 657-9700