SERIES
Bloom®, fiXt®, Frill™, Joelle™, Joya™, Lusso™, Narrate®, Nate & Natty™, Priority™
APPLICATION
Café & Dining, Enclosed & Private Office, Open Workspaces, Social & Collaboration, Welcome Spaces
INDUSTRY
The space had to look professional and soothing for clients, but at the same time be a positive, uplifting atmosphere for the legal team to enjoy.
Herman Law, with offices in New York and Florida, is one of the nation’s leading law firms for sexual assault victims. Led by founding partner, Jeff Herman, their attorneys have represented more than 1,000 victims nationwide and are dedicated to helping them heal by empowering their clients through the legal process. When Herman Law made the decision to move to a new location in Boca Raton, Florida, the interior design firm in.design, inc. was given the distinct privilege of designing the new headquarters. They selected Kimball International’s Kimball brand for their quality furnishings and strong reputation in the marketplace.
The subject matter they deal with on a daily basis is very heavy and can be disturbing at times. The interior environment had to be a place the team looked forward to going to every day. This was achieved by bringing natural elements, including specifically preserved moss, into the built environment to put the clients at ease and reduce stress while unpacking emotional and physical trauma. The open, exposed ceiling in the remainder of the office, coupled with eccentric design elements, such as newspaper wall covering, statement furniture pieces, inspirational slogan covered book quotes, and colorful works of art provided an encouraging environment for the Herman Law team.
For in.design, inc., this industry is all about relationships. They have enjoyed a long-standing relationship with Kimball International Select Dealer, M. Hanson & Company, Inc., and based on their recommendation, selected the Kimball brand for the majority of the furniture solutions.
Narrate systems furniture was a great solution for the “football field” space. Narrate’s cover slats were slightly higher than the top of the workstations to add variety in height and visual interest. Additionally, the client had some existing private office furniture, but were short two offices. Kimball’s Priority series had a similar style and M. Hanson & Company, Inc. was able to make the new offices blend seamlessly with the existing furniture.
An energizing and welcoming space to come together and socialize was important to allow the team to relax and engage. This community space included a beautiful, industrial aesthetic fiXt table with Nate & Natty chairs. Bold colors were paired with natural elements and comfortable lounge pieces to create create an alluring and inviting community space for clients as they enter the office, as well as for employees to recharge between meetings.
LED lighting was specified throughout the project, low VOC paints were used, materials with recyclable content were specified, and the preserved moss walls help with indoor air quality and qualified for LEED credits.
The client, Jeff Herman, was concerned that the systems furniture was going to look like a dated office, but at the same time, he trusted in.design inc. and their expertise. In fact, he never saw the design or furniture selections until they were installed. He was shocked when he saw how modern and beautiful the furniture looked. The combination of clear/frosted glass panels, metal accents, neutral crisp textiles, and a small touch of wood, made a design statement that was visually interesting without overpowering the space with rows and rows of endless workstations.
