Red Velvet Events Headquarters
Architecture Commercial Austin, Texas, United States Of America
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1. Renovated North Lamar Facade 5000 px 3336 px 18 MB A4 print |
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2. Interior Break Out Space 5000 px 3335 px 19 MB A4 print |
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3. Reception Desk + Swing 3749 px 3749 px 13 MB A4 print |
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4. Existing Facade 4912 px 2760 px 14 MB A4 print |
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5. Branding Wall 5000 px 3334 px 19 MB A4 print |
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6. Office Area 5000 px 3335 px 17 MB A4 print |
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7. Curved Beam + Window Wall 5000 px 3335 px 13 MB A4 print |
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8. Main Entry 5000 px 3335 px 21 MB A4 print |
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9. Existing Structure during demolition 4032 px 3024 px 12 MB A4 print |
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10. Exterior Facade 3334 px 3334 px 15 MB Print - Low res only |
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11. East Slot Window + Skylight 3749 px 5000 px 14 MB A3 print |
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12. East Elevation 5000 px 3333 px 16 MB A4 print |
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13. Staff Entrance 5000 px 3336 px 17 MB A4 print |
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14. Back Patio 3748 px 5000 px 19 MB A3 print |
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15. Typical Building Section 5400 px 5400 px 174 KB A3 print |
Description
The Red Velvet Events office occupies a 1940s three-bay Quonset hut that was previously an airfield maintenance shed and a discount furniture outlet. The task was to renovate a forgotten building into a playful corporate headquarters for a local Event Planning company.
Built during WWII, the building had suffered from decades of haphazard repairs and leaks from flawed internal gutters. Previous occupants had filled in most windows and concealed the curved structure with a suspended ceiling system. The primary goal of this adaptive reuse project was to clarify the building and expose the ingenuity of the Quonset structure.
After removing decades of haphazard repairs and layers of roofing, the most important technical task was how to insulate and roof the building for decades to come. Working closely with the structural engineer, the existing roof structure was delicate and barely self-supporting. To overcome this, a deepened corrugated metal deck and straps improved the structural vault and allowed for rigid insulation and membrane roofing to be installed.
The second goal was to bring controlled daylight to every desk. Placed at the crown of each vault are ten linear skylights spaced, 20 feet apart, provide diffuse daylight throughout the interior. Providing unobstructed views to the outside are two custom-colored window walls. The windows also amplify the company's branding message to thousands of drivers daily.
The third goal was to be playful and not be too serious. Fun moments were integrated into the experience through the use of swings in the reception area, a large scale Corten Steel Jackalope sculpture, lipstick bollards and dominos used for wall tile in restrooms.
Details
| Project size | 10500 ft2 |
| Site size | 1 |
| Project Budget | USD 1,500,000 |
| Completion date | 2017 |
| Building levels | 1 |
Project team
| LEAP! Structures | Structural Engineer | |
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MAGIC architecture | Architect, Interiors, Lighting, Signage |