The Detroit office for the Kresge Foundation seeks to augment the beauty of a historic Midtown building, while embodying collegiality and sophistication. The solution deploys common elements such as gypsum board partitions, suspended ceilings, and a contemporary wainscot as a counterpoint to existing materials. 

Furniture and finishes were selected for their ephemeral or natural properties, and design elements such as “cracks, bevels, and frames” heighten
an awareness of the interior’s contrapuntal nature. 
 

PROJECT INFO

Client/Owner: The Kresge Foundation
Project Size: 2,475 SF
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Building Type: Office Interior
Completed: 2012
Photography: David Lewinski
Awards: 2014 Detroit Home Design Awards - Best Commercial Office Interior, 1st
Services: Architecture, Interior Design, Furniture Selection