Carmen Epstein

When the Amherst CEO decided to establish a headquarters in Austin it was important that the sophistication of their Madison Avenue, New York office be incorporated.  Equally important in their new space was to add a casual Austin atmosphere and be budget sensitive.  The plan was dictated by a legally required separation  required between certain divisions of the business.  Located along the north with views to Lake Austin were the conference rooms, CEO office and those teams that needed his direct input.  Glass fronted offices along the perimeter and low panelled workstations provided an abundance of natural light to the staff.  Similar materials to New York such as stone, glass, wood floors and lacquer were used in the reception area.  A more cost sensitive pallet of polished concrete, carpet and open ceilings and was used throughout the open office.  

When the Amherst CEO decided to establish a headquarters in Austin it was important that the sophistication of their Madison Avenue, New York office be incorporated.  Equally important in their new space was to add a casual Austin atmosphere and be budget sensitive.  The plan was dictated by a legally required separation  required between certain divisions of the business.  Located along the north with views to Lake Austin were the conference rooms, CEO office and those teams that needed his direct input.  Glass fronted offices along the perimeter and low panelled workstations provided an abundance of natural light to the staff.  Similar materials to New York such as stone, glass, wood floors and lacquer were used in the reception area.  A more cost sensitive pallet of polished concrete, carpet and open ceilings and was used throughout the open office.