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GIORGIO BORRUSO DESIGN By  Nicholas Tamarin-12/01/2008 In converting the 22,000-square-foot former workshop of porcelain designer Richard Ginori into headquarters for 

this clothing manufacturer, Giorgio Borruso took advantage of a series of large open 

spaces arranged in a severe orthogonal grid. "We inserted a central spine that penetrates the 

entire volume, not only connecting the different levels in a fluidand organic way, but also 

forming a pat...

 

In converting the 22,000 square-foot former workshop of porcelain designer Richard Ginori into headquarters for this clothing manufacturer, giorgio borruso took advantage of a series of large open spaces arranged in a severe orthogonal grid. "We inserted a central spine that penetrates the entire volume, not only connecting the different levels in a fluid and organic way, but also forming a pathway to guide traffic," says the architect. The journey 

is further enhanced by the lobby's color-changing LEDs and flowing expanses of poured resin covering the floor and walls. Stainless-steel pipes snake around the edges of these biomorphic shapes, creating the illusion of a gravity-free space.

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project Edelman, Los Angeles.

standout Color-splashed white walls, a single crystal chandelier, and wall texts of inspirational language drawn from this PR firm's mission statement create an unconventional corporate setting.