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heart of the space. A graphic glass and metal screen captures

the reception desk and draws the eye up to the glass offic-

es that border the atrium above, creating an automatic con-

nection to the work happening beyond the lobby. The main

break room was strategically placed adjacent to this area to

pull people out of their departments and through the space

as needs arise throughout the day. Private and open huddle

space as well as phone rooms are scattered throughout to en-

sure employees have choice of work location.

The raw architecture of the building was honored and bal-

anced with touches from a warm and sophisticated palette.

Existing concrete floors in the lobby contrast with the tex-

tural, woven carpet of the conference rooms. Exposed con-

crete columns are juxtaposed against the walnut and white

back-painted glass reception desk. The stair blends a black-

ened rawmetal pan and railing with solidmaple wood treads

that lead up through the space. Peeking out from behind the

screen, they are the main artery of the space, stretching up

through the building to the new rooftop deck amenity.

Designed to fit its unique culture and specific needs, the

space is one that Unique Properties can celebrate.

“The final product has exceeded our wildest expectations,”

said Scott Shwayder, principal of Unique Properties. “We

achieved our goal of creating a beautiful, warm and inviting

space that promotes good health, warmth and collaboration

– while offering all the modern technologies and amenities

required to operate an effective business. Our employees, our

brokers and all of our customers simply love it.”

ELEMENTS

End User

Reception is the heart of the space, located directly adjacent

to the stair and with connections to the conference rooms,

hospitality zone, and offices and atrium above.

City of Aurora Public Training Center

Aurora, CO

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