Crane Cove Warehouse / Obata Noblin OfficeSave this picture! Bruce DamonteOffice BuildingsSan Francisco, United StatesArchitects: Obata Noblin OfficeAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:10750 ftYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Bruce Damonte Lead Architects: Max Obata, Tyler Noblin More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. A 10,750 SF open-format warehouse is transformed into a hybrid work and party space by Obata Noblin Office (ONO). Situated within a historic district in the Bay Area amongst a mix of industrial and residential buildings, the 1970s era warehouse is flanked by townhouses and maintains a mysterious presence with a nondescript corrugated metal faade. Within the edifice, an enclosed building is pushed to one end of the open warehouse, which once served as the offices of a modular home company. The redesign of this 2,000 SF volume focuses on accentuating the contrasts between rough, industrial elements and beautiful, natural materials, colors, textures, and thoughtful detailing. ONO showcases the exposed conduit, pipes, vents, and plywood that are practical to the original functions of the space.Save this picture!The project emphasizes thresholds and contrasts between spaces to create moments of delight as it also supports multifunctional requirements. It embraces the clients' many needs by highlighting the differences in functions and transitions between rooms. The upstairs office serves as a typical warehouse mezzanine, offering a vantage point over the space. A new, sculptural coral-painted plywood stair connects the warehouse and office to form a monumental, monolithic approach to circulation. Each room is flexible to serve a multitude of activities. The "work" functions include desks, personalized offices and maker spaces on the lower studio level. The "party" functions involve transforming the daytime space for evening activities, with a program that includes a wide range of events from roller derbies, snug movie theater, bustling marketplace to piano concerts in the large warehouse space.Save this picture!A surprise design feature of ONO's intervention includes a secret Room of Seclusion, which forms a perfect 12' x 12' square behind an unassuming plywood wall. It features a full surround light and sound system, a custom, room-sized Paulin Paulin Paulin sofa, a minibar, and a retractable projector screen for immersive media experiences. An oculus above alludes to a James Turrell light-changing installation to induce a meditative state while a LED light strip lines the perimeter to emanate a gentle glow.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:San Francisco, United StatesLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officeObata Noblin OfficeOfficePublished on December 21, 2024Cite: "Crane Cove Warehouse / Obata Noblin Office" 21 Dec 2024. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1024949/crane-cove-warehouse-obata-noblin-office&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream