The Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau released their brand-new office space on the corner of 16th and Market Street near Philadelphia’s City Hall.
The CVB worked with Nelson, a global interior design, architecture, engineering and consulting services firm, to create the approximately 12,000-square-foot space, which reflects a more open and flexible environment.
“When PHLCVB decided to seek a designer and architect to create a cutting-edge look for our office, Nelson became the clear choice in a competitive bidding process,” says Wanda Paul, senior vice president, PHLCVB. “In serving a nonprofit, they were sensitive to the cost constraints we had, but aware of the forward-thinking feel we were aiming for in this new open-space environment. Our desire to have everyone work in an environment that fosters collaboration, innovation and creativity was achieved with their creation of our beautiful new space.”
The floor plan features bench seating for all levels; a central multipurpose room with flexible furniture, movable wall and other amenities; and varied workspaces. Other unique additions include adjustable lighting settings, numerous veiling heights, color-changing LED signage and more.
“I have worked with Wanda Paul and PHLCVB for over twenty years,” says Angel DeElse, managing principal, Nelson. “Together, we have designed three successful office spaces. We have re-planned and reconfigured to better attune to new work processes and work styles. In their new second floor space at 1601 Market St., we have created a work environment based on activities, offering new flexible types of workspace. The open plan includes enclaves for private discussion, quiet space for heads down working, huddle rooms to collaborate and enclosed conference rooms to meet with teams and visitors. The heart of the space is the Kitchen Table, which fosters casual meetings and touchdown workspace for mobile sales teams. PHLCVB’s new space is a fusion of technology, design and social responsibility, and at Nelson we believe that is the future of business.”
