Our digital fabrication class visited Hufft Projects in Kansas City to learn more about design and fabrication in a real-world context. The first thing that surprised me after walking in was the total treatment of the space. Hufft projects felt like a studio space as soon as you walked in.
Previous projects, studio lighting, artwork, and current mock-ups were displayed throughout the space.
The office was divided into primarily two spaces: the designers studio space and the fabricator's shop space. Hufft Projects fabricates most of the projects that they design, with casework fabrication making up the vast majority of their business. They then deliver their finished projects to the site in their Hufft-branded van.
The office culture seemed fairly comfortable and relaxed. Many of the employees were still talking after closing time; a few were even discussing work over a beer. Dog cages near a few of the employee's desks indicate that the office is dog-friendly and thought about their employee's comfort.
The firm was located in an old grocery warehouse and provided more space than Hufft projects needed. Some of the extra space has been allocated to fabrication functions. Other ares are in the process of being adapted; the above image shows a portion of the building that is being converted into an employee gym.
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