Dymak HQ

"The Dymak headquarters is conceived as a tour de force in low-carbon materiality: mass timber construction, clay tiles, clay mortar, and eelgrass lower the embodied carbon of the building while providing a warm and organic atmosphere. The circular building provides a well-lit work environment arranged around the central courtyard, secluded and sheltered from the noise of the nearby highway. The solar roof is angled to optimize power production, minimize solar heat gain, and maximize views of the neighboring wetlands. The resultant sculptural form is reminiscent of a Möbius strip in geometry as well as a tribute: not only does it look unique, it also performs uniquely."

"From the main entrance, the building opens onto the circular courtyard - the building’s green heart. The courtyard is visible throughout the building and acts as a shared gathering space for employees and visitors. The different levels are connected by broad seating edges, forming a landscaped atrium with an amphitheater-like character. Freestanding trees, white-flowering perennials, grasses, and herbs create a green, sensory environment that changes with the seasons. The connection between inside and outside is emphasized by hard-fired tiles in warm, earthy tones, laid in circular patterns that carry the landscape’s geometry into the building."