Rethinking Conventional Office Design for Inclusivity
Rethinking Conventional Office Design for Inclusivity
Design
Interior Design
Planning
Universal Design
ADA Accessibility Consulting
Pushing architectural boundaries by embracing the synergy of universal design and green building concepts, the ground-breaking design positions Access Living’s new home as a model for responsible commercial building in the 21st century.
LCM’s user-centered approach follows the inclusive Principles of Universal Design for Access Living’s LEED Gold headquarters building. The nonprofit advocacy and social services group promotes independent living for people with disabilities. Access Living desired a new facility that would improve the environment for staff and clients with a range of disabilities within a typical office space vocabulary. All aspects of the building’s design consider the range of possible user needs. Accessibility details are deliberately inconspicuous. Furniture selection, workstation layout, teledata equipment, HVAC and lighting, circulation, restrooms, and entry sequence enable independent use by all.
American Institute of Architects, Sustainable Design Honor Award, Chicago
Association of Licensed Architects, Silver Award
Friends of Downtown, Trend Setter Award
Paralyzed Veterans of America, Washington, D.C., Barrier Free America Award
Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Award, Architectural Excellence in Community Design
LEED Gold Certified
