When Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP (BHDA) relocated its offices from a downtown high-rise to a new, low-rise building located on one of Austin’s greenbelts, they again turned to PageSoutherlandPage, who had designed their existing offices 12 years earlier.
Working closely with the Austin-based law firm, PageSoutherlandPage designed a new 20,000-square-foot office which maximizes views – from the expansive, stunning views of the surrounding area through the windows to the intimate glimpses of art niches that showcase the firm’s important art collection. The placement of the art pieces within the office environment was an integral part of the design from the beginning. Natural yet elegant materials and colors were implemented throughout, all of which contribute to a space with a sense of informal sophistication.
Although BHDA was not seeking a LEED rating, they were interested in using as many sustainable materials as possible, including palm wood walls, sorghum board counter tops, cork flooring and LED lighting....more