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08.18.08Now Leasing - The Zeitgeist buildingSpace Overview The Zeitgeist building at 801 Central Avenue is now leasing a 2100 square foot unit with two floors of open creative space. Currently occupied by a design firm, you'll see from the photos above that the space features a modern industrial aesthetic with a number of desired features including: 12 foot exposed beam ceilings A mix of stained concrete and birch floors Great natural light through numerous windows Conference area with roll-up garage door which opens to a lush courtyard garden area Flexible, collaborative workspace Pre-wired space for phone, electric, data Small kitchenette Ample parking (10+ spaces) Second floor outdoor lounge On a public transportation line 2 Restrooms The building has ...
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07.25.08An opinion on Ethnography and Design.Ethnographic research is mandatory for all design. Why? Because the role of design is to improve people’s lives. This you cannot do unless you know what people’s lives really are like — and not what charts and graphs and tables are like. Why do ethnography? Here are some clear reasons. People don’t know what they actually want: Would anybody ask for a translucent mirror? That’s what they now get at Prada. The dressing room’s at Prada ’s flagship New York store allow you to do something you normally do — but better. Shoppers can first view outfits on themselves, then can ...
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07.24.08The Role of Advertising in AmericaAdvertising occupies a special, historic place in American society. Linked to the bedrock principles that shaped our nation -- free speech, competition and democracy -- it has served the public since colonial times as a source of vital information about our open, market-based economy. I. Introduction Today, advertising is aligned with the forces that are transforming our nation and enabling it to flourish, such as new technologies, widespread information access and entrepreneurial innovation. And, looking to the future, advertising is an important engine of economic growth. It's a huge industry in its own right, as well as a significant contributor to the vitality ...
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07.23.08For Sale********************** We're moving and have 10 cubicles that can't go with us: 2 desks w/ returns - no overhead; 3 desks with returns and with overhead; 4 desks with returns and overhead shelving. Cubes are not freestanding and have multicolored walls. GREAT find for a start-up office! Buyer will need to pickup prior to 7/31. Please email or call Jenny at 704.731.5104 or jsnyder@getconcentric.com - all offers considered! ***********************
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07.01.08Under serious constructionPlease be patient with us.
