When privacy is required, nearby conference rooms are available. Notice the undulating glass wall of the conference rooms that contrasts the grid pattern of the workstations. When privacy is required for client meetings, conference calls, employee performance reviews and the like, there are multi-functional conference rooms on the floor. According to Phillip Deneau, senior project designer at GHK, SEI management desired nicely appointed rooms for small client meetings, rather than try to conduct a meeting at an employee's work station. Almost all conference rooms are located around the building core so that the work stations are along the window wall to receive the benefit of a view and natural light.
Private rooms have full height glass walls to enhance the open and collaborative feeling.
In addition to the emphasis on increased communication and sharing, SEI wanted to convey an image of trust, stability and permanence to its clients. Therefore, GHK combined architectural forms, colors and materials to create a mix of progressive and traditional references. Serpentine and curvilinear forms relate to SEI's progressive principles of reinvention, while traditional shapes interpreted in the design of custom furniture and lighting fixtures point to the company's stability and permanence. To portray the company's new emphasis on flexibility and innovation, GHK sought to create a sense of movement through curvilinear architectural elements. For example, the staircase and handrail that connect the office's two floors feature a curved design.