The foundation's employees, who previously worked in various locations, have been consolidated into one lightfilled, open workspace (above and opposite, top). Original concrete floors were cleaned and left raw, the roof structure was reinforced and its thickness doubled, and skylights were inserted to maximize natural light (left). The office occupies a structure that was created by combining two large sheds that once housed trucks (opposite, bottom). 120 Key Design Highlights Two sheds were combined into one structure to create an open workspace that encourages collaboration between previously disparate employees. Custom desks made of local maritime plywood were designed as freestanding plates that resemble surfboards. A wavelike structure houses exhibition space and is highly insulated to keep adjoining work areas quiet. The existing roof structure and walls were reinforced and insulated to improve thermal performance, and skylights were inserted to admit daylight. contractdesign.com may 2014http://www.contractdesign.com