Atlanta Campus
Interior Design at BDG
Originally formed as the town serving the end of the Georgia railroad line, Atlanta is Georgia’s largest city and state capital. A vibrant city located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Atlanta serves as the principal trade and transportation hub of the southeastern region of the United States. Atlanta has a rich history and culture. As the birthplace of Martin Luther King Jr. and the cradle of the modern Civil Rights Movement, the city’s past remains tied closely to present-day activism. Known for its southern hospitality, the city has incredible food, friendly people, and a vibrant festival culture for both visitors and residents to enjoy.
The Atlanta campus is located in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood and consists of 31,567 sq. ft. split between two floors. The project site is located directly next to the Beltline, a railroad renewal project that is converting 22 miles of unused railroad tracks into green space for public use. With the project's ties to ‘roots’, both literally through nature and figuratively through the city's historical roots, it speaks to a journey through the past, present, and future.
'Roots' represent the city's past. Its nearly total destruction by fire, its rebirth, and the original railroads of the Beltline all speak to the roots of Atlanta, reflected in the architectural palette through industrial man-made materials like metals. 'Journey' represents the city's present as it goes through a reinvention brought on by integrating existing industrial infrastructure with nature, expressed through natural materials like cork, wood chip terrazzo, and greenery. 'Transformation' represents the city's future, in which technology and innovation will shape the city and its workforce, reflected through digital media and the intersection between man-made and natural elements.
This project was published in Interior Design Magazine’s June/July 2024 issue and was shortlisted as one of three finalists for the 2024 Interior Design Best of Year Award in the Large Creative Office category.
