Window looking into IHCD with lettering

A close up of an IHCD window with vinyl adhered to the glass to mimic the look of frosted glass. This window includes quotes in multiple languages selected to solicit thought and represent our beliefs in design.

An outside window of IHCD

Other Photos from Case Study

The area outside the conference room that allows for overflow from the conference room and includes a large screen T.V. and hanging Acoustical Ceiling Clouds from Ecophon.

View into conference room with individuals seated around the conference table.

Top mounted sliding doors allow for a seamless threshold, little effort to open, and great flexibility that can accommodate 100 people for a meeting when open.

Looking underneath the tables you can see the wheels making them easily movable.

Looking through window into reading area from the street where two people are sitting at a table.

Approaching reading area and library. There is a table with wheels for easy moving and four chairs.

Full view of IHCD's kitchen.

Cabinets and pull out draw below a dishwasher draw.

Close up of Corian countertop custom fabricated with rounded edge to eliminate sharp corners.

Bathroom with Toto's Washlet Toilet. Inset in photo highlights the toilet's control panel.

Accessible sink in bathroom with automatic controls.

Individual using Dyson's hand dryer, automatic sensor.

Casual meeting area adjacent to cafe area and kitchen with sofa, coffee table and chairs.

Original 2010 architectural floor plan of IHCD's space.

Individuals meeting in cafe area using Itoki's movable, height adjustable tables.

Funding By

National Endowment for the Arts

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