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Culver City, Calif.
Eric Owen Moss Architects
Photography © Tom Bonner
A tenant building raises the bar on
defining a class act
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"Architecture
serves as a business plan, an opportunity draw
in clients, and a means to get around a lot of
site problems."
—Don Frischmann
Architect
Eric Owen Moss Architects www.ericowenmoss.com
Client
Samitaur Constructs
Key
players
Kurily, Szymanski and Tchirkow (structural);
Antieri & Associates, and Silver, Roth & Associates
(electrical); Cal State Steel (structural steel
fabricator)
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Program:
The choice of a highly desirable location and an award-winning
architect guaranteed the visibility of this proposed office
building, geared to attract high-profile media tenants. The
interior was programmed to accommodate three clients who would
benefit from contemporary, nonhierarchical open office plans
including some private offices, media production and editing
areas, lounges and kitchens, and a central glazed lobby.
Solution:
Challenged to utilize the site of an industrial brownfield
with contaminated soil, the architect responded to the limitations
with a sunken public garden and theater, raising the offices
to the upper floors. Thanks to an excellent and original design,
internationally known tenants have moved in and are happy
to be there. The fact that most of the ground level was dedicated
to flexible outdoor public use was received with considerable
appreciation by the local community.
For more images please see the November
2003 issue or Architectural Record.
The Winners: Orange
Innovations
The Finalists: Automated
Trading Desk Technology Campus
Unbuilt Projects: Great
Harbor Design Center
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