Seaport of Boston, MA - Office Project

Individual Project 

Project Description: 

This project requires students to design a space for a workplace and retail environment based on the requirements of the 2021 Steelcase
NEXT Competition.

Concept Statement: 

NEXT, is a leading global consumer robot company based in Providence, Rhode Island. They are looking to expand their company in Boston, Massachusetts. At NEXT, they create consumer electronics and appliances that are designed to help you. The purpose is to improve everyday living through robotics. Designed with you in mind, NEXT products offer innovative solutions to make your life easier with intuitive and responsive controls, sleek, stylish designs, and eco-friendly features. 

NEXT is a company always looking for new ways to improve the everyday lives of the people who use their products. NEXT’s workplace will encourage connectivity, collaboration, and creativity, while inhibiting sustainable features and raw materials throughout the space. 

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The idea of the logo has been inspired by the foundation on which the city was built on. The rocks, specifically the roxbury puddingstone rocks which are easily found in Boston, Massachusetts. The stone is specific to the area where the company is planning to be. 
 
The design of the space will help its employees feel comfortable, productive, and creative. The idea behind this space is that the employees come from different places and have different backgrounds but all come together to produce products for a single company.