Marrying Collaborative Space With Confidentiality

English: “Privacy is a staple of law offices’ design that I do not see changing due to nature of their work.”

SAN DIEGO—Creating spaces that feel more open while maintaining the privacy requirements of a law firm poses a challenge, but Ware Malcomb achieved this with its design of Noonan Lance Boyer & Banach LLP’s new Downtown San Diego office, the design firm’s principal Tiffany English tells GlobeSt.com. Ware Malcomb provided interior architecture and design services for the recently completed project, located at 701 Island Ave. Downtown.

The new 5,000-square-foot office occupies the top floor in a historic building in San Diego’s East Village. The design highlights the historic nature of the building by creating an industrial-loft feel. The existing brick walls, wood floors and wood ceilings were restored and left exposed, while hanging pendant lights, exposed ductwork and skylights complete the look. Throughout the space, earth-tone finishes complement the existing brick and wood, while a vivid blue accent on select furniture and millwork livens the space and acknowledges San Diego’s beach-city image.