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- SarofskyStudio Olson Kundig ArchitectsArchitecture firm <a href="http://www.olsonkundigarchitects.com/" target="_blank">Olson Kundig Architects</a> designed a new studio space for the <a href="http://www.darnellworks.com/sarofsky/studio-a.htm" target="_blank">Sarofsky Corporation</a> by restoring a gorgeous 1880s building in Chicago. The company, which conceived the main titles for blockbusters such as ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ and ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier,’ bought the old building and worked with Olson Kundig to conceive a stylish space that encourages collaboration.1
- SarofskyStudio Olson Kundig ArchitectsOlson Kundig Architects’ design preserves the building’s charm while optimizing it in order to accommodate a contemporary workspace.2
- SarofskyStudio Olson Kundig ArchitectsThe owner of Sarofsky, known for her work in graphic design, motion pictures and TV industry, met with the Olson Kundig team.3
- SarofskyStudio Olson Kundig ArchitectsShe expressed her desire to preserve the essence of the old structure but restore it to a degree that allows for a sleek modern interior to be housed inside it.4
- SarofskyStudio Olson Kundig ArchitectsThe center of the space houses two screening rooms and a large, open work area lit by clerestory windows.5
- SarofskyStudio Olson Kundig ArchitectsA series of open-plan offices can be closed off via gorgeous sliding steel doors.6
- SarofskyStudio Olson Kundig ArchitectsThe airy central space also includes a large server room, an open kitchen with a long table area similar to the company's previous space, and a reception area that doubles as a studio for filming and photography.7