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CHDI Foundation – Interior Office Renovation (17,000 sf) CHDI Foundation manages a diverse portfolio of Huntington disease specific research projects through a virtual model that encourages scientific collaboration to more directly connect academic research, drug discovery and clinical development. With three locations, CHDI was looking to expand their Princeton office by acquiring an additional and contiguous 6,500 sq. ft.; also making changes to their existing space. Their growth dictated the need for more private offices along with a variety of collaborative spaces offering casual seating areas to encourage and allow for spontaneous meetings. Other requirements included bench seating for visitors as well as new “phone rooms” to provide privacy for employees who work in open work areas. The new sleek café area is flanked by booth style seating designed with a rustic flair and soft lighting. A space which offers employees and guests a chance to relax or have that private conversation with a colleague. At the end of the café hallway is a multi-tiered seating area welcoming the next collaborative opportunity. Passing to the perimeter offices are lounge poufs in colors to accent the wide space to create energy which are placed in front of a scientific designed wall covering that is a takeoff on CHDI’s work. With the expansion, the existing pantry was renovated to provide more seating. A new reception desk was installed to accommodate two employees while providing a visual connection to the new space facilitated by new glass entry doors. These provided a view across the elevator lobby to the new space’s entrance. Lighting was also upgraded which refreshed and integrated the existing space with the expansion, thereby creating a welcoming and collaborative work environment, critical to the success of CHDI’s mission.

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