FEATURE Tying the Space Together Glimpses of the baffle ceiling fabricated by Artcrafter to FKA's specifications tie the office's expanse together. By using wooden planks set in an undulating pattern that peek out from a fluid cut, the ceiling becomes a metaphor for both the internal structure of a ship and the rise and fall of waves. The openings in the ceiling become a common thread that give visitors "a more enjoyable experience walking through the space," Felderman says. Particularly in more narrow sections of the office, cutting away a portion of the ceiling creates the feeling of openness as well as a natural flow from one side of the office to the other. 44 contractdesign.com MARCH 2019http://www.contractdesign.com