byers engineering company
Atlanta, Georgia

Summary
Deconstructing the basic box. The imagery for this Class-A, four-story office building evolved from a rectangular form done in precast concrete. Stripping away portions of the box leaves behind a sloping glass skin oriented toward the street, revealing sweeping vistas. The cantilevered glass box emerging from the solid core creates an arresting tension. Within the atrium, the impressive grand staircase reinforces the sculptural design elements and contrasting volumes reflect the play of hard shapes and organic curvese.