The RCA Victor Building, Camden: Known as the “Nipper Building” as it is crowned with the image of Nipper the dog looking into the horn of a phonograph player, it’s an iconic part of New Jersey’s industrial past. Designed in 1909 by Ballinger and Perrot, it’s a six-story industrial loft structure with a rusticated brick base and brick piers along its length. With massive metal windows that open between the piers headed by cast stone lintels, and walls capped with […]
A well-designed office space offers companies great returns on their investment in terms of efficiency, productivity and brand representation. Here are some tips from our commercial architecture team in NJ for creating an optimal commercial building design. Always maximize natural light: In the USA, a typical office worker spends around 90% of their waking hours indoors – usually at a workstation in front of a computer screen. This limited exposure to natural light is known to have negative effects on […]
A successful restaurant brings many different elements together to deliver a comprehensively enjoyable experience to diners – and one of the most critical of these elements is the design of the space itself. Here are some insights from a commercial architect in NJ on how to make the most of your restaurant design. Prioritize your spending: Restaurant design and fitment costs can escalate rapidly and the sky’s the limit. It’s best to first focus your spending on the most critical […]
Green and sustainable construction and design trends are increasing their impact on commercial architecture through 2018, and all indicators show that a more environmentally-friendly approach to designing, building and running commercial properties is here to stay. Here are some insights into sustainable commercial architecture, from a leading commercial architect in NJ. What is Sustainable Commercial Architecture All About? This is about taking an environmentally-conscious approach to every aspect of your building’s design, not simply placing solar panels on a roof […]
Businesses want a lot from their buildings, from aesthetics that support their brand to designs that help them meet goals for growth and expansion. Commercial architecture in NJ and around the world is increasing its engagement with the goals of clients by including these great trends that actively enhance productivity. Eliminating clutter: With forward-thinking architectural design, much of the distracting wiring and clutter of an office workplace can be hidden away to achieve a clean, seamless and calming aesthetic. This […]