5 Creative Workspaces in the Western U.S.

Photography by Derick Tortorella.

Firm: Excela Creative, Los Angeles

Look and feel of the office: Excela’s creative liaison, Michael J. Henderson, says, “Our office is a sprawling mass of mid-century furniture purposefully mismatched with kitschy knick-knacks and vintage signs. The overall goal for the office was to fill it with just enough interesting pieces that it would evoke a feeling of fun and whimsy and not a feeling that we were trying too hard to have a lot of neat stuff.”

Goal of the workspace’s design: “We tried to make sure every room had it’s own feel and look, for instance, the lobby has a ‘60s Madison Avenue-inspired waiting area. The kitchen, with its artificial turf and summer day walls and ceilings, is a call to an outdoor eating area. The hallway to the restrooms has vintage prints of laxative ads adorned with ornate frames that add a bit of tongue-in-cheek fun.”

Favorite element of the office: Henderson most appreciates that the company allowed the creatives to pick out their own furniture and dress up their individual spaces. “Some chose big tanker desks, some chose more modern desks and chairs, and some just wanted a really comfortable chair. Currently everyone is in the process of designing a vinyl covering to liven up the angular partitions dividing their work areas.”

Workspace’s influence on creativity: “The office is spacious enough that people can truly work in their own cozy little area while still being able to easily communicate with everyone else around. We have ample resources to write down ideas and push our ideas as far as they can go. It’s easy to be in a good mood when you are surrounded by interesting pieces and great design.”

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Read this collection of past Workspace columns, which detail unique design studios in HOW magazine.

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