Design Pulse Austin, Texas LIGHTING THE WAY Ketra's lighting system allows for spaces like huddle rooms to be color-coded to signify occupancy or to suit the occupants' needs. (Image: Ketra) BY JENNIFER QUAIL JUST A FEW MONTHS AGO, LIGHTING COMPANY KETRA OPENED ITS DOORS TO A SPACIOUS NEW OFFICE IN AUSTIN, TEXAS. SOON AFTER, COVID-19 WOULD CHANGE THE WAY WE WOULD VIEW AND EXPERIENCE ALL SPACES GOING FORWARD. BUT, LUCKILY, THE ORIGINAL DESIGN OF KETRA'S EXPANSIVE NEW HEADQUARTERS WAS READY AND ABLE TO ADJUST TO THE TIMES. 16 378_022_i+D-July_August_v1.indd 16 "The existing office design allows employees to use informal collaboration areas in pairs or small numbers while maintaining appropriate distance." -HORACE HO, KETRA i+D - July/August 2020 20-07-30 18:49