Precious Stone - Commercial Showroom

Project Description

With 1700 square feet of existing warehouse space, Precious Stone was looking for a new showroom and business office that transformed the image of a marble and granite fabricating company from a dusty, dirty labor shop to an intriguing, professional interior design resource. There were many design challenges. It was an unusual space, that stretched 100 feet long but shrunk to as little as 11 feet wide, which had to be carved out into a reception area, showroom, conference room, four open work desks, and two offices. The design needed to create an office space that encouraged employees, designers, architects, and homeowners to learn about the company’s fabricating materials and techniques. It had to showcase the beauty and versatility of marble and granite stone as well as provide employees at open work desks with private spaces that offered a retreat from showroom visitors when needed. Precious Stone sought to differentiate their company from other stone fabricators by creating a presence that resonated with elegance and aesthetic appeal.

The public areas of reception, showroom, conference room, and open work desks share a common yet delineated space. The entry serves as an epicenter with marble and granite transitions on the floor, radiating through the space. These transitions create ripples that pull people into exploring the installations and the displays in the showroom. Curved walls, dropped ceilings, and other architectural elements reinforce the rhythm of the rooms. Stainless steel, used as a neutral material in this space, supports the stone materials used throughout while reflecting their beauty and calling attention to both traditional and non-traditional applications. The work desks have shields of stainless steel to provide staff with privacy when they need it. Nonstandard shapes and forms, unusual materials, and lighting combinations establish an environment that announces the company’s professionalism and creativity to everyone who visits.

Services Provided

Architectural services