9 West Broad Street - Stamford, CTStamford, CT MKDA, a Stamford-based corporate interior design studio, completed the newly designed U.S. headquarters for Tradition Energy, one of the world’s largest full-service energy consulting firms. The firm relocated from 680 Washington Blvd. to 9 West Broad St., to support its rapid growth and changing efficiency and technology needs.
The concept for the 22,450 s/f penthouse space was conceived to achieve three objectives: one, support the firm’s substantial infrastructure needs; two, brand the full-floor office and showcase energy-efficient LED lighting to reflect the energy business; and three, create an open layout within a private workplace with multiple group pods.
“The result is a beautiful workplace that reinforces the energy firm’s visual brand and mission, and provides the appropriate balance of openness, collaboration and privacy,” said MKDA managing director and director of design Julia Lindh. “The high performance office also meets the firm’s functional needs.”
The workplace houses an executive office wing with a private boardroom and restroom that is near a 62-person open trading floor and pantry. The low profile raised trading floor allows power and computer cables to run underfoot, creating adaptability despite the heavily wired environment. Private offices with glass walls at the perimeter allow natural light to reach the interior.
The workplace also comprises a 1,500 s/f, 50-person disaster recovery center to support Tradition Energy’s New York office in the event of a catastrophe; a 1,200 s/ft terrace that has been subdivided for multiple uses; and additional work areas with low profile workstations and breakout areas.
“The growth of our business over the past several years created an exciting opportunity to build a new office capable of supporting our ongoing expansion plans,” said Alan Kurzer, CEO of Tradition Energy.