In a region renowned for casual charm and simple, rustic elegance, Western Contract Business Interiors guided the transition of an everyday retail space into the warm and inviting headquarters of Franciscan Estates, a distinguished California winery.
Our
Challenge
For
their corporate offices in Saint Helena, Franciscan Estates wanted a facility to
combine 60 executives and staff from two previous offices.
This 13,000 square foot space had to be flexible enough to house
marketing services for over 7 wineries in the corporate family, be suitable for entertaining clients
and be equipped to teleconference with the firm's wineries in Chile
and Australia. Also, Franciscan Estates wanted its offices to reflect the look and feel of the
wine-growing region - warm, inviting,
and comfortable.
It was our task to fit all these elements into a limited space with a constrained
budget.
Our
Solution
Our design and
project management team was in constant communication with the
general contractor, architects and Franciscan Estates on the project.
This collaborative effort was crucial in completing a very elaborate
program without cost overruns.
The
team's choice of finishes played a key role in defining a
relaxed aesthetic: veneer plaster, alabaster-look lighting and
systems furniture that combines the warmth of real wood with the
efficient use of space. Modular sliding barn doors replaced conventional
swing-out doors to conserve valuable
square footage.
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