Transforming Space - A Bank Vault Dining Room?

Innovative, Functional Flagships

Vanguard Properties, the San Francisco-based real estate giant, knows a good building when they see it. With the help of Charles de Lisle architects they transformed this century-old bank into a modern headquarters that offers closet space for each employee, a 12-foot entryway steel desk, and converted the original bank vault into the coolest - and safest - dining room you've ever seen.
 
For the entire article from inc.com, visit: http://www.inc.com/ss/worlds-coolest-offices-2010/innovative-functional-flagships#3
 
For help in transitioning your space call us for a free art consultation: 888-440-9260 x710

World's Coolest Offices (Creative & Functional)

From a derelict barn to an airy design studio; from a vintage

 city utility headquarters to a LEED-certified office gallery.

Meet the masters of repurposing.

Whether it’s a Shanghai skyscraper or a converted barn, workplace matters. A creative, functional office can set the tone for everything a company does. Inc.com teamed up with Architizer in a contest to find the world's best offices.


For the entire story and slide show from inc.com, visit: http://www.inc.com/worlds-coolest-offices-2010/index.html?partner=newsletter_Success
 
For more on artwork to make your space really cool, visit: www.artrentandlease.com - free consultation, art for rent, art leasing and art sales....professional, efficient and inexpensive!

The Impact of Color When Selecting Artwork for Your Office: Brown

If you are selecting art for a work space where the important quality for people to feel is "comfortable within their environment", consider using shades of brown. Any office where there is an emphasis on earth, the environment or things that are natural will want to strongly consider brown in their work environment. Brown also suggests a sense of order.

According to http://www.sensationalcolor.com, "Brown says stability, reliability, and approachability. It is the color of our earth and is associated with all things natural or organic."

There are many emotions and personalities that go into the decision of what art is best for an office. No matter how small or large your budget, consider utilizing the expertise of an art consultant, who will help you to select the artwork that meets the culture of your office environment.

Art Rent and Lease provides tax-deductible short-term rentals and long-term leases to corporate, healthcare and hospitality clients in the US, specializing on placement with facility and building managers looking for artwork in their lobby, conference rooms and public spaces.

For information about renting or leasing art and a free consultation please visit our website at: http://www.artrentandlease.com/ or call us at (888) 440-9260 x710.

Artist David M. Mitchell to make US Debut at NeoCon

Mitchell, an expat from the UK who has resided in Asia for nearly 20 years initially captured the attention of Art Rent and Lease with a submission of a Turneresque cloud image, Numinous. A print from this edition of 9 was recently acquired by the Museum of Natural History – Vienna. It is Mitchell’s abstract imagery and the conceptual nature of his latest work which Williams finds most compelling however. “With an attendee list rich in healthcare space planners, I have selected the work of Mitchell for exhibition not only because it is aesthetically appropriate for the corporate and healthcare market segments, it is also particularly well suited to the healthcare and interior design markets.” Mitchell was diagnosed with Left Temporal Lobe Epilepsy in the ‘90’s when making the segue from commercial and fashion photography to the fine art arena. The onset of this life changing neurological condition has had a dramatic impact on his creative process. In his most recent work, to be featured in booth #8-2113, he explores the LTL Epilepsy associated jamais vu and déjà vu sensations where the familiar becomes foreign and the foreign becomes familiar,” commented Williams.

Designers, Architects and Clients: See us at NeoCon and IFMA

Art Rent and Lease will introduce their Fine Art Rental, Sales and Leasing program to designers, decorators, architects and clients at NeoCon in Chicago, June 15th - June 17th, 2009 - See us in booth 8-2113 (8th floor): Visit http://www.neocon.com/show_info/neocontv.cfm for more details!

For Facility Managers, join us in booth #2011 in Orlando, FL on October 7 - October 9, 2009! We're featuring art to enhance the workspace, "Green" art using recycled materials and art that will enhance employee morale. See you there! http://www.worldworkplace.org/

For more information on our designer/architect/decorator program please email lisa@artrentandlease.com or call (888) 440-9260 x710.