Interiors&SpacePlanning

Today, more and more companies are recognizing

the value of design as a competitive advantage in

the workplace.

Organizations that invest in design attract the

best employees and increase customer loyalty.

But the best interior environments go beyond

that, creating spaces that boost productivity,

promote collaboration, heighten creativity, and

improve overall health and wellbeing.

Our design team uses space, color, materials,

and light to create healthy environments that

enhance performance.

Through intelligent planning and creative

problem-solving, we work with organizations of

all sizes to create beautiful spaces that reflect

your values and respect your budget.

DOES YOUR WORKPlACE REFLECT YOUR ORGANIZATION’S VALUES AND ASPIRATIONS?

EFFECTIVE SPACE PLANNING IMPROVES EFFICIENCY, SAVES MONEY, AND IS BETTER FOR THE PLANET.

Mobility, flexibility, and sustainability are the

driving forces behind workplace design today.

At Freeman French Freeman, we constantly

assess current trends to create modern,

functional spaces that enhance the working

environment while reducing overall costs.

Mobility. Thanks to modern technology, the number of workers who regularly work from home, in satellite offices, or out in the field has grown exponentially in recent years. Many of these employees do not require permanent workstations. Instead, hotdesking, where employees take unassigned desks on a first-come, first-served basis, or hotelling, which provides pre-assigned but shared workstations, are increasingly common practices. Such arrangements save both money and space for today’s on-the-go office.

Flexibility. Private offices are disappearing as more employees work in teams and small groups. Instead, open, collaborative workstations are the norm, interspersed with private meeting rooms of various sizes. Typically, these environments feature mobile workstations and movable walls that can be rearranged as employers’ needs change. Another benefit: windows that were once blocked by perimeter offices now shine natural light deep into the interior.

Sustainability. A more efficient office design not only lowers lease payments, it reduces energy costs, too. But a reduced footprint is just the beginning. Both big decisions (think mechanical systems) and small ones (like lighting, paint, flooring, and furniture) can make a real difference in the environmental impact of your business.

Organizations with multiple offices often benefit from workplace consolidation. Benefits include lower real estate costs, reduced energy use, less wasted space, and increased productivity.

Natural daylight—and lots of it—is indespensible. Above, the elimination of peripheral offices and lowered workplace partitions help distribute light throughout the room. At left, a glass wall increases natural light while reducing ambient noise in a private office.

Workstation layouts can take many forms. In this example, the honeycomb configuration creates a semi-private enclave that facilitates collaboration and helps create a sense of community among co-workers. Making each level similar to others in multi-story buildings

simplifies wayfinding for the public as well as employees working on different floors.

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evaluate spaceinterview staff, managementdefine scopedetermine current & future needsdefine and confirm team responsibilitiesdevelop a management plandevelop a preliminary budget

DEFINE PROJECT GOALS

study adjacencies, work flowsdefine technology needs

review current codesdevelop and review initial design ideas

choose a site: stay put or move?develop presentation drawings

DEVELOP DESIGN OPTIONS

finalize colors, finishes, and materialsfinalize ceiling, furniture, and lighting plans

finalize sustainability goalscoordinate electrical and mechanical systems plans

coordinate with consultants and specialistsfinalize construction documents

DOCUMENT THE VISION

develop concepts for materials, lighting, colors, art, signagechoose millwork, cabinetry, furniturefinalize layoutsestimate costsdesign renderingsevaluate environmental impact

CHOOSE A CONCEPT

Issue plans and specs for competitive bidsnotify successful biddersnegotiate contracts

BIDDING

inspect work in progressmanage change orders

faciliate communication between owner and contractorsreview punchlist and manage project close-out

coordinate move-inapply for LEED certification

close permits

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By taking the time to work through hard decisions early in the process, clients have much greater control over the final cost of any project.

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BEAUTIFUL INTERIORS CAN BE TRANSFORMATIONAL, CHANGING HOW EMPLOYEES SEE THEMSELVES AND HOW CUSTOMERS VIEW YOUR BUSINESS.

NEFCU wanted to personalize the customer

experience by giving members both high-tech

and high-touch options to meet their needs.

Interactive spaces with plenty of color and

light, sleek, modern surfaces, and custom

graphics create a “wow” space that delights

both employees and customers.

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CASE STUDY: THE NEW ENGLAND FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

1. Local branding experts Direct Design crafted these customer workstations to encourage online banking.

2. Backlit by color-changing LEDs, NEFCU’s logo is front and center, both inside and out.

3. Sleek concierge and teller stations built by Amoskeag Woodworking add color and warmth.

4. NEFCU wanted its commitment to environmental sustainability reflected in its new building, achieving LEED Silver certification from the US Green Building Council.

WHEN YOU MOVE OVER 1,000 EMPLOYEES INTO A TOTALLY NEW SPACE, MANAGING PEOPLE IS AS IMPORTANT AS MANAGING CONSTRUCTION.

FFF worked with the State of Vermont to relocate

over 1,000 employees scattered across the state

onto a single office complex in Montpelier.

Spread across nine floors and three buildings

on the National Life campus, the gut renovation

project created entirely new office environments

for multiple state agencies and departments.

CASE STUDY: THE STATE OF VERMONT AT NATIONAL LIFE

The new workspaces incorporate the latest

thinking in office design with an emphasis on

flexibility and teamwork. The open office design

includes clustered workstations that increase

natural lighting, improve air quality, reduce

energy use, and significantly lower square-foot

requirements per worker.

PORTFOLIO • RECEPTION AREAS & ENTRYWAYS

PORTFOLIO • ATRIUMS & LOUNGES

PORTFOLIO • WORKSTATIONS & CONFERENCE ROOMS

PORTFOLIO • FOOD SERVICE

With over 30 years experience, Jesse knows how to create work

environments that support the organizational culture and long-

term business strategies of companies of all sizes.

YOUR DESIGN PARTNERS

Jesse Robbins, Project Architect

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Jesse Beck, President

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Jane Pickell, Interior Designer

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Jane creates spaces that are beautiful to look at and a pleasure

to work in. She will work with you to create interior spaces that

remain fresh and functional for years to come.

Whether your company employs ten people or a thousand, Jesse

knows how to manage both in-house staff and outside contractors

to get the job done on time and on budget.

From our first meeting to the move in date, we work side-by-side with you

and your employees to achieve your goals.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

With a diverse portfolio and a dedicated team, Freeman French Freeman has the

talent and temperament to tackle any project.

Multiple awards for architectural and environmental excellence

19 staff8 licensed architects5 LEED professionals

Established 1937

81 Maple St., Burlington, VT 05401802.864.6844 www.fffinc.com

Established in 1937, Freeman French Freeman has

been a leader in Vermont architecture for over 75

years. Our firm remains at the forefront of Vermont

architecture thanks to a combination of experienced

leadership, the cultivation of new design talent, and

enduring relationships with satisfied clients from

across northern New England.

Our designs are not the product of any single person

but rather of multiple talents working together in

close collaboration. We approach every project as a

team effort that often includes multiple designers,

technical experts, the owner, and user groups. The

result is an approach to architecture that is always

fresh, inventive, and tailored to the unique needs of

each client.