Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Fox Architects - Emerson HQ campus

 Fox Architects www.fox-arch.com:

Emerson’s Building AA was originally constructed as 2 floors underground and 4 floors above ground, with the first and second floors initially intended for storage only.  The Second Floor housed Emerson’s data center, occupying most of the west portion of the floorplate, until that function moved out in 2009.

As the corporation has grown, demand for office space within the corporate headquarters has increased.  Emerson asked Fox to study ways to make this floor function effectively for Corporate staff --  the solution involved excavating along the west side of the building and exposing the second floor foundation.  This west wall was surgically removed and glass and steel framing now infill the opening.  Fox re-worked the mechanical systems and lighting to increase the ceiling height, thereby maximizing the daylight penetrating into the space. 

New stone faced retaining walls were added.  The rusticated face and curving sweep of these walls are designed to contrast with the orthogonal geometry of the original Miesian building.

Sam Fentress Photographer 

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