DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL

OIG sought to create a workspace that departed from the standard government office—often uninspiring and inconducive to collaboration. To foster a more contemporary, open, and colorful feel within the space, DBI created an open office with low-height panel workstations; few interior offices; pops of color to delineate copy and coffee areas; and a round ceiling element to identify an open meeting area. In addition, OIG required a space large enough to accommodate its entire staff. DBI designed full-height pivot panels at the large conference rooms outside of the pantry, giving OIG the flexibility to combine these areas for sizeable gatherings. As this is where major company events take place, we call it the office’s “heartbeat.”