RDG Omaha
Corporate
Office

Client
Children's Nebraska
Location
Omaha, NE
Completion date
November 2019

Following a period of rapid growth, RDG Planning & Design sought to relocate our downtown office in Omaha, Nebraska. Wanting to remain a part of the city's urban core, we sought a location that was in or near the historic Old Market, or within the surrounding primary business and entertainment district. We selected a stand-alone two-story facility on the edge of the Old Market and within the downtown business district. 

Building on an existing framework and upcycled wood, the design for this staircase uses a variety of materials to create a rhythmic, minimalist cadence. As users ascend or descend, the staircase folds, frames and evolves by transforming alongside the user's path. The stair's wooden slats were crafted from reclaimed oak that was once the building's door jams, window frames and millwork. Milled down, sanded and repurposed these hand-crafted wood slats create a sense of biophilia and offer users a moment of inspired connection to time and place. The reuse of the concrete recalls the original staircase framework while offering a contemporary and minimalist approach; this raw concrete contrasted with the precise wood elements creates a diversity in material language. The result is a literal and figurative expression of design that grounds the space and offers a unique place for spontaneous collaboration. Careful consideration of construction strategies allowed for precision and execution.

Awards
365: AIGA Year in Design
AIGA
2022
A+Awards Popular Choice Winner, Architecture+Stairs
Architizer
2022
Honor Award Winner, Stairs
AIA Nebraska
2021
Honor Award Winner, Stairs
AIA Nebraska Chapter
2021