Zogenix Office
In collaboration with Revel Architecture & Design + Zogenix, a biopharmaceutical company providing therapeutic solutions to patients with neurological conditions, Lesley Ray created a unique workplace design that embodies the company’s values & mission. This design was driven by an understanding of the neurology of the brain’s connective tissue.
Lesley acted as Lead Designer and led design, design management, furniture coordination, mechanical coordination, lighting coordination, security coordination, permitting (including change of occupancy), & construction administration for this 40,000 sqft full-suite buildout in a timeline of 6 months from initial concept through certificate of occupancy.
Architect of Record: Revel Architecture & Design
General Contractor: NOVO Construction
Photographer: Emily Hagopian
Soundtrack: "Spring 1 - 2012" by Max Richter
Just as neurons provide electric charge to the human body, lighting draws an architectural parallel by bringing a space to life.
Lesley identified three opportunities as points of experiential connectivity: two circulation corridors linking the north & south open office spaces act as “connective tissue,” while the reception area is representative of “the brain.”
To show the significance of these moments, each is embedded with a custom light fixture abstracted from the geometry of brain waves – a subtle nod to Zogenix’s commitment to neurological therapeutic solutions.
Activated circulation corridors
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The reception area is indicative of “the brain" — acting as the central hub for the office.
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A bespoke millwork screen was designed to house a custom light fixture.
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