Revamping Ovative Group's Offices: A Collaborative Design by Snow Kreilich Architects

Revamping Ovative Group’s Offices: A Collaborative Project by Snow Kreilich Architects

In 2009, the Ovative Group was founded with the mission to help retailers and brands grow their businesses through multiple digital channels, customer behavior analysis, and emerging technologies. With the company's rapid growth, Ovative Group needed a new workplace that could accommodate up to 75 employees, a significant increase from their existing 26 employees. Snow Kreilich Architects was tasked with designing and building a new workspace that could cater to the company's unique values, collaborative workflow, and productivity, all within a restrained budget.

Designing a Vibrant and Engaging Workplace

The central challenge for Snow Kreilich Architects was to create a workspace that could house the maximum number of employees without looking under-utilized. To achieve this, the architects used as much of the original mechanical distribution, lighting, and finishes as possible. The result was a vibrant and engaging workplace that provided team members with the level of respect and a great work experience that they were expected to provide to Ovative Group's clients.

Creating Spaces that Align with Ovative Group's Values

The new workspace needed to track to Ovative Group's unique values while providing enough space for their growing team. Snow Kreilich Architects worked closely with Ovative Group's team to understand their values and collaborative workflow, which helped them create spaces that aligned with the company's values. The architects created open areas that encouraged collaboration and communication, along with private spaces for team members who needed to work without any distractions.

Optimizing Emerging Technologies for Enhanced Productivity

Ovative Group's core mission involves optimizing the use of emerging technologies, and the new workspace had to reflect this. Snow Kreilich Architects designed the new workspace to be technologically advanced, with enhanced productivity features such as integrated power and data outlets, high-speed Wi-Fi, and interactive displays. The architects also incorporated a variety of seating options, from traditional workstations to standing desks, to meet the needs of different team members.

Conclusion

The Ovative Group's new workspace, designed and built by Snow Kreilich Architects, was completed within six months and provided the company with a vibrant and engaging workplace that aligned with their unique values and collaborative workflow. The architects used their expertise to optimize emerging technologies, enhance productivity, and create spaces that encouraged collaboration and communication. The final result was a workspace that catered to the needs of Ovative Group's growing team, providing them with the level of respect and a great work experience that they were expected to provide to their clients.

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