6C — May 16 - 29, 2014 — Pennsylvania — M id A tlantic
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PA’ s P rojects & B uilding S ervices Commitment, accountability, and responsibility inHabit – architects in the habit of creating good design
ased in Philadelphia, PA, inHabit, LLC , is a woman-owned archi- tecture and design practice that brings fresh perspective, creative energy, and a sense of collaboration to its projects for commercial, education, hospitality, and residential cli- ents. Partners Jackie Gusic and Tina Geary are actively involved in all phases of work, from initial concepts through final construction oversight. “Our personal involvement equals personal commitment, accountability, and responsi- bility,” said Gusic. “We’re ap- proachable, available, and we B
like to keep our clients happy.” Since inHabit began in 2006, the firm has built a portfolio of happy clients, including SAP America and Hill Interna- tional. inHabit currently pro- vides outsourced design and project management for SAP’s Newtown Square, PA, location through Hill International. The arrangement enables a high degree of personal atten- tion and inHabit brings a so- phisticated level of commercial interior design creativity that balances comfort, efficiency, and aesthetics. Over $1.2 million of recent inHabit-designed projects at SAP have included com- prehensive renovation of the executive office suite, creation of a new training center within formerly underutilized space, and design of an electric ve- hicle charging station. “Workplace designs should bridge the needs of manage- ment, staff, and customers,” explains Geary. “We think any space should balance fiscal responsibility with design that boosts productivity, inspires, and energizes.” inHabit recently designed a tenant fit-out for WebEyeCare in Bristol, PA. To support the discount contact lens retailer’s online operations, inHabit created a new call center with interesting design details. A felt wall provides acoustical benefit, serves as a tackable surface, and offers a bright spot of color. Brightly painted, molded cardboard acoustical panels accent the windows. A wood and glass storefront divides the private offices and conference room from the open work area, while maintaining a visual connection and let- ting natural light permeate the space. inHabit’s creativity and fis- cal responsibility have attract- ed the attention of startups and tech companies, including the founder of NextFab, Phila- delphia’s “gym for innovators.” The high-tech workshop and prototyping center for creative professionals includes over 300 members. inHabit trans- formed the space from a ware- house into a thriving business center with workshops, offices, conference areas, and a café. In addition to corporate and commercial projects, the in- Habit team design spaces for retail and hospitality clients. Gusic and Geary say their continued on page 14C
NextFab Exterior
Jet Wine Bar Interior
NextFab Interior
Java Co. Coffee House Interior
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* we’re in the habit of creating
inHabit, LLC provides architecture and interior design services. We bring a fresh perspective, creative energy, and a sense of collaboration to each of our projects.
Good design is our habit. Good business is our practice.
* Commercial * Education * Residential
* Hospitality * Restaurants
* Retail
architecture & design 215.966.8674 www.inHabitarch.com
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