Entertainment Cruise Productions, a provider of live entertainment at sea, sought a new workplace in the St. Louis metro area that reflected its fun spirit and accommodated its future real estate needs. The company turned to designers Lawrence Group to envision a new workspace that blurred the line between work and play to encourage leisure for all.
Providing architecture, interior design and graphic design on the project, Lawrence Group’s experts worked alongside Entertainment Cruise Productions’ executives and staff to create the perfect workplace destination at its new location, 120 S. Central Ave. in Clayton, MO.
Blending influences from the travel industry and Lawrence Group’s own hospitality expertise, the design for the new 4,284-square-foot office reflects the fundamental goal to be employee-centric with its zones for work, collaboration and play. Sit-to-stand desks are available for all staff in addition to numerous break-out rooms and a state-of-the-art conference room, all equipped with seamless technological integrations for video calls and meetings.
The soft shapes and curves of the walls and lighting are inspired by the bow of a boat, with the primary circulation walking path evoking the feeling of being on a cruise ship’s promenade deck. The inviting entry portal and adjacent café space encourage warm connections between staff and visitors alike. Themed acoustical products; abundant daylighting; finishes and furnishings inspired by high-end cruise ships; and branded soft seating imbued with subtle oceanic hues create the comfortable, enveloping environment.
