Issues include the extensive renovation cost additions compared to the overall project value.

As important have been questions related to location and communication, as well as brand and identity.

Taking the cake, however, is that we’re still awaiting approval from the city AND state for variance on an almost ludicrous code issue which would be unaffected by our plan to place it where it should be…in the foyer. It’s the only code breaking we’ve had to deal with in the entire project.

In the end, though, I believe providing as much personal reception as possible is critical to a successful commercial experience, whether it’s coming into an office or logging onto a page.