Steelcase NEXT Office Design

Created for the Steelcase NEXT design competition

Dallas, Texas is a hub of creativity and diversity, with a large Gen-Z population to help it grow. As this new architectural design office is set in an adaptable city with influences from many different cultures, it is the perfect location for NEXT to truly demonstrate its community principles. However, not all areas of the city have the same opportunities. Dallas, split by the Trinity River, faces a severe socio-economic divide. At this location, NEXT will be including a community outreach center to help bridge this divide and to provide mentorship to underprivileged youth.

Using the concept of “fluid forking through open thresholds,” the design mimics the river’s movement through curved form, open plan, and forked divisions. The fluidity will encourage interaction between all users of the space