After what has seemed like years and years, the brand new San Francisco Office of Hybrid Design and Super 7 are finally open. I got my first look at the new digs before the Holidays. Visited with Frank, Joe, Joshua, Brian and Dora..!
Located near downtown in the historic Jackson Square District of San Francisco. This is close to the original Barbary Coast. In these old brick and timber buildings that used to house brothels and liquor joints, it wasn't uncommon for you to drop through a trap door while waiting for a drink and awake the next morning on a ship bound for China. Literally where the term "Shanghai-ed" originated.
Upon entering, the first floor has rows of desks all out in the open with Brian and Dora's offices in back. It's a giant room. Since everyone wears ear phones so they can listen to whatever music they want, it was eerily quiet. I whispered when I greeted Joe, Frank and Joshua. The cool vinyl graphic on the front window is where the conference room is. When you're inside it, light shines through the graphic and provides this surreal wonderland vibe during meetings.
Brian and Dora purchased the building and pretty much gutted the entire thing. Their mid-century design skills are evident everywhere especially upstairs. There is a little kitchen area, library/lounge sitting and a big conference table. I would love to have this space in my house. It's awesome. Outside a deck brings the outside indoors and provides a ton of natural light. I would be hanging out upstairs all day long.
Congratulations to Brian, Dora and all the crew at Hybrid Design and Super 7 for their new offices. Really awesome space. Thanks for the tour Joe..!
