Historical June–July 2002 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Many concert-goers throng the Pageant on 61xx Delmar.
Most of these do not realize that a design firm, which is helping to redevelop other Delmar buildings, lies tucked above the successful concert hall. Kiku Obata & Company was formed in 1977 and had offices in DeBaliviere Place for quite some time. Coming to the floors above the Pageant gave the Obata firm 14,000 square feet of office space that firm participants could structure to their liking.
The result is futuristic, loftlike, and filled with light.
The office is open and airy with high exposed ceilings painted neutral white and there are lots of windows.
There is a deck filled with plantings and relaxing furniture where staff can take a break. Velvet curtains conceal storage shelving. Metal grid panels move back and forth on tracks and display images of recent work.
In addition, there are frosted acrylic panels that act as a transparent wall allowing light to filter through while providing private offices on the other side. Visitors to the office invariably go “ah” as they emerge from the elevator. Although hidden from most, these offices are a notable . design addition to our neighborhood.
Original photograph caption
Open workspaces encourage collaboration at Kiku Obata & Company offices on 61xx Delmar. Photographer not credited.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, June–July 2002.
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