Northborne Partners, formed in 2021, is an M&A firm that works with clients to achieve complex business goals. The founders wanted something different for their new modern workspace. Their ideal work environment was one of comfort, curated, and casual. They found the top floor of an old railroad warehouse from 1885. The wood timber structure had a raised skylit area in the center of the floor.
The space was warm, full of old details, wood beams and brick exterior walls. The client loved that feeling and Studio BV embraced it in the design. “The design was focused on creating a contrast to all the warmth with a simple palette of black, white and gray,” said Betsy Vohs, Studio BV Founder and CEO. “The use of this language was the perfect counterbalance to the richness of the architectural shell.”
The design team had a coffee and liquor bar anchor the pop-up ceiling skylight space with lounge, reception, and board room adjacent. The height was maximized by a custom LED chandelier that was designed to be a modern simple expression of organic light in the rough old warehouse space. The resulting contrast is perfectly balanced. The office areas are full of light and completely connected to the work areas. The office features open office spaces as well as a gym for the team.
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Photographer: Corey Gaffer Photography
Architect: Studio BV
Date Completed: 05/01/2022
