Chillow

In an old industrial building, we were designing an office. There was a concrete staircase that couldn’t be demolished or repurposed. So, we decided to cover it with a multi-tiered structure — naturally, with an amphitheater — wrapped in soft carpet to create a cozy relaxation pit.

We called it the chillow (our made-up word for a chill-out zone), and everyone loved it…

Everyone except the expert commission, which ruled that the added area violated mezzanine size regulations.

So now, there will be emptiness. Just like the one in our hearts.