Divide and rule

Designed by Hayes Group Architects

From the architects:

In this adaptive reuse project – 726 Main Street – Hayes Group Architects created a striking, modern office space, while celebrating the richness of the historic structure's original character through the integration of transparency and contrasting contemporary materials.

726 Main Street was commissioned by Stormland Group, a premier land development firm in Silicon Valley. 

Ken Hayes, AIA, founder of Hayes Group Architects, says: "Our client, Ed Storm is an exceptional real estate developer who appreciates modern architecture and design." 

Situated in a landmark building in the heart of downtown Redwood City, this office for a prominent local developer serves as a lounge for collaboration.

Massive brick walls were left exposed, revealing centuries of patina of past use as a hardware store, bank and laundry.

The existing redwood ceiling was repaired and refinished and the floor was replaced with polished concrete.

The plan is divided in two along the length of the building by a steel and leather-wrapped casework wall, with acoustically private offices and conference room occupying one half and lounge-like co-working, entertaining, and break room space occupying the other.

Frameless glass permits light to pass freely between each half, while standing millwork storage modules subdivide the open area into discrete programmatic zones.

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