In partnership with Cooper Carry, the new Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) Research Complex is a leading-edge lab and office building. The three-story, 46,000-square-foot facility includes space for administrative support, outreach, and training, in addition to state-of-the-art laboratories. Program spaces with human activity are oriented to take advantage of north and east natural light. The main entry, with its large protective canopy, extends an invitation to visitors. The third floor provides a south-facing covered terrace beneath the large canopy, giving staff and researchers a sense of choice while enjoying views and breezes to the south. The interior lab spaces are designed for human interactions. Each open lab area is designed to be reworked and reconfigured quickly to accommodate changing tests. Technology built into the facility is designed to be easily upgraded as new testing methods and hardware are developed.
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PenAir Credit Union Corporate Office Building
PenAir Credit Union tasked our design team, including HLGstudio, with redefining and modernizing the workplace experience with their new corporate headquarters. Situated on the edge of a residential area, the design minimizes its impact on the neighborhood by orienting the narrow end of the building toward the street and creating a residential-style “Front Yard.” This vibrant green space features Heritage Live Oak trees, including a majestic 500-year-old oak, providing shaded walking paths and areas for outdoor work and recreation.
Reflecting PenAir’s progressive work culture, the interior design ensures that all occupants have access to natural light and views of the surrounding landscape. The building’s central feature, a cross-axis circulation area named “Main Street,” fosters informal interactions among employees. The shared break room, known as the “Commons,” incorporates a residential feel with a mix of café tables, living room furniture, and private booths. This diverse range of spaces allows employees to select environments that best suit their work styles, whether for collaborative efforts or focused tasks.