FEATURE This adaptive reuse project transforms a long-abandoned manufacturing facility- a former Paper Mate pen factory. Referencing the building's past, the facade features colorful striations that evoke pen lines (right). The long building was split in half, creating a landscaped courtyard at the center (opposite). AWESOMENESS Architect Skidmore Owings & Merrill LLP Client Awesomeness Where Santa Monica, California What 78,000 square feet across two floors Cost/sf Withheld at client's request 78 contractdesign.com JU N E/JULY 2019http://www.contractdesign.com