Paul Hastings — San Diego, CA 

Paul Hastings in San Diego is an early 9Wood project featuring Curved Trim with the 1114-6 Cross Piece Grille. Notice how the wood ceiling follows the contour of the curved walls, these perimeter conditions are capped with a custom curved trim made and delivered by 9Wood.

The architect for the 2008 remodel of Paul Hastings’ San Diego office was AECOM, formerly DMJM H&N, with DMJM Rottet Interior Architecture playing a key role in the interior architecture for the project. The remodel project was characterized by a contemporary modernist architectural style, emphasizing clean lines, open spatial volumes, and high-end finishes. The design, led by AECOM/DMJM Rottet Interior Architecture and Lauren Rottet, integrated advanced workplace concepts such as sculpted space, minimal ornamentation, and the strategic use of light to create the illusion of larger volumes

• Utilization of planes, angles, and forms to create open, airy work environments rather than cellular offices, a hallmark of modernist office design.

• High-end materials such as etched glass, wood accents, and stone were used in a restrained, sophisticated palette, achieving a balance between hospitality and business environments.

• Interior design aimed for a “hotel meeting room” experience, featuring dramatic glass walls, rhythmic wood grilles from 9Wood, and inviting lounge spaces, setting a contemporary tone for law firm interiors.