



Design Within Reach, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
Client
Design Within Reach
Role
Design Architect, Interior Designer
Team
Architect of Record: TEF Design; MEP: Gausman & Moore; Lighting: Light Studio LA
Type
Renovation, New Construction
Program
Commercial Retail
Status
Completed 2015
Size
6,940 Sq. ft.
About the Project
The Berkeley Studio occupies a newly expanded space on Fourth Street, a historic shopping district that is home to a range of retail stores and restaurants. The Studio, recently doubled in size, impresses even on approach with expansive windows and a massive Light Cloud of more than 100 pendant lamps suspended over its entry. Inside, a big assortment of sofas, lounge chairs, dining chairs, dining tables, desks, lamps and accessories represent the largest assortment of authentic modern design in the world, arranged into 28 fully realized rooms. A 30-foot Swatch Wall at the entrance shows off hundreds of upholstery options, and task chairs are amply displayed, along with rich storage, workspace and outdoor solutions.
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