VCUarts Interior Design alum Andie Chang (BFA ’13) recently designed the office for Los Angeles florist Bouqs, giving it a greenhouse vibe with colorful workspaces and a comfy-cozy spin using textiles of the local South American farm community.
Most crucial was the ceiling’s limited load-bearing capacity. That meant tight collaboration between design and engineering teams to implement ductwork, lighting, and equipment. Full-height walls were out. So even though Bouqs is an open workplace, meeting and conference rooms were part of the program, along with a floral design lab and the obligatory pantry and play space.
Chang solved the problem with freestanding structures of glass and drywall. Most striking is the central pavilion with a trio of semi-private niches painted blush rose, daffodil, and pale hydrangea. Behind, the floral design space has a wall of wood-like plastic laminate cabinetry. Wood, the real thing, appears as a reclaimed and whitewashed version for the reception desk.
Custom tulip-inspired pendants light a trio of pastel-painted niches. Photography by Kim Rodgers. Credit via interiordesign.net.
A salvaged barn door closes off the staff’s lounge area. Photography by Kim Rodgers. Credit via interiordesign.net.
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