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Massivhaus is a mass timber student residence for the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, ME. Drawing from contemporary ecological architecture and Passive House design, the 11,700-square-foot project offers community-focused student living.
Custom finishes including fur-like wall coverings and bold surface treatments intensify the interior's layered, maximalist expression.
The project transforms a conventional office shell into a highly curated interior defined by maximalist layering, brand storytelling, and social planning.
The interior rejects conventional corporate aesthetics, instead prioritizing personality, immersion, and experiential design.
Rather than fixed workstations, the layout prioritizes open, flexible zones that support collaboration, social interaction, and informal use.
Deep greens, saturated pinks, and high-contrast tones are deployed throughout, reinforcing a visually immersive and brand-driven palette.
The design is a hybrid workplace and social environment, prioritizing experience over conventional office planning.
Reimagining a 5,000-square-foot office as a maximalist, 1970s-inspired workplace, the Shinesty Headquarters combines bold color and layered materials to reflect the apparel brand's unconventional identity.
Integrated storage compartments and hidden toy zones transform the craft and study area into a highly adaptable workspace for both creative activity and focused study.
Positioned above the kitchen, the pirmary suite embraces the activity of the household rather than retreating from it, with sliding partitions allowing the room to shift between openness and privacy.
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