The inspiration behind renovating PACT’s
space began with acknowledging the disconnect between the company’s
marketing arm and the interior architecture. Corporate finishes, high
paneled workstations, and a maze of private offices didn’t distinguish
it from other businesses, reflect its true corporate culture, or allude
to the tremendous impact it has in a myriad of developing countries. The
architect developed a comprehensive design that embraced the
organization’s tenets, encouraged natural collaboration between teams,
and reflected the people being assisted by the PACT work. The latter
design premise involved subtle allusions to raw goods or a local
environment through color, transparency, and reclaimed materials within
the interior space. The architect collaborated with a local artist to
introduce direct messaging to educate visitors on the diversity of
geographic areas impacted, the variety of outreach programs, and the
results made possible by PACT. The lighting design employed varied
fixtures to frame and accentuate a wide-range of graphic media and to
define zones where no walls are present.
Reflecting PACT’s
philosophy involved creating a radically transparent, “open office”
concept whereby all but the most sensitive positions were relocated to
panel-less, efficient workstations. PACT prides itself in equality and
no distinction was made between senior level and entry level
workstations. To the greatest extent, any private offices were
constructed with glass panels and doors. These critical decisions
removed psychological and physical barriers resulting in a more fluid
and dynamic work environment. Additionally, with no perimeter offices,
natural light permeates the interior and access to exterior views
provides respite for the eye.
2022
National Award
