Instrument

The new home for Instrument, a digital creative agency, spans three floors of the East Building of One North, a commercial development designed by Holst.

Project Details

Location

Portland, OR

Client

Instrument

Year Completed

2015

Project Size

30,000 sq. ft.

Land Recognition

We have a responsibility to not only acknowledge but also elevate Native communities and their needs. This project sits in the area currently known as Portland, which encompasses the traditional village sites of the Multnomah, Wasco, Cowlitz, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Bands of Chinook, Tualatin Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other tribes who made their homes along the Columbia River.

Educating ourselves is an important action. We encourage you to explore the stories of these communities through Native-led resources like David G. Lewis, PhD’s The Quartux Journal and Leading with Tradition.

Instrument Finds a Home in Holst's One North

The design of Instrument’s new office supports the agency’s collaborative and fluid creative process with an open studio environment and central atrium space. The atrium acts as the internal courtyard connecting the three levels of office space and encourages community building and spontaneous interaction.

Fostering Community

Special attention was paid to Instrument’s dynamic office culture. Spaces for gathering maintained the utmost importance throughout the project.

Dynamic Design for a Dynamic Office

The client desired an environment where people can move seamlessly between solo and collaborative work. A wide variety of spaces support a diverse range of working styles: large stand-up tables and lounge areas let groups break away from their desks; bar seating and cubbies give individuals places to focus; and enclosed meeting rooms are designed for group video conferencing and whiteboarding.