Herman Miller

Project: Manufacturing Plant Color Program
Location: Zeeland, Michigan
Architects: A. Quincy Jones, FAIA

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How do you update a ¼ mile long spine of a large architecturally significant factory complex?

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By using the firm philosophy and the original architectural design as the starting point. The module created by the columns and crossbeams framed a coordinated series of continuous color events that were placed over grey concrete block. Brick walls were left unpainted.

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The mission statement, written in 1923 by the company’s founder, sets the tone for the color installation.

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Photos: Jill Pilaroscia