At Behar + Peteranecz Architecture in St. Petersburg, the 10,000-square-foot warehouse, once used to house circus animals, is now a creative studio that doubles as a venue for numerous events including the SHINE Mural Festival, SunLit Festival, and the creative lecture series Creative Mornings.

The office is currently home to four massive art installations, including two 25-foot interior murals by renowned local artists Vitale Brothers and nationally acclaimed muralist Ricky Watts, as well as a 20-foot volcano sculpted by James Oleson in the parking lot. The workspace is open and emphasizes the company’s collaborative philosophy by having a glass conference room and as few walls and doors as possible.

The office boasts three designer restrooms showcasing modern, classical and urban design styles and an open walnut and glass kitchen stocked with snacks and local beer from 3 Daughters Brewing. The office is also equipped with modern tech including key fob access-control, Sonos-integrated music system, wireless screen sharing, and smart window shades throughout the office.

The two principals, Jordan Behar and Istvan Peteranecz, also have their desks alongside the team.

About the project

• Date of completed renovation: 2016
• Design and architecture: Behar + Peteranecz Architecture
• Property owner: Behar + Peteranecz Architecture
• Construction firm: Onicx Construction
• Square footage: 10,000 square feet
• Floor count: 1
• No. of company employees: 20
• Brief description of the business: Behar + Peteranecz Architecture is a client-focused design institution offering a full suite of custom building design services including master planning, architecture, historic preservation and interior design.

About the company

• Phone: 727-800-5300
• Address: 2430 Terminal Drive South, St. Petersburg
• Industry: Architecture and planning
• Website: architecturebp.com
• Facebook: facebook.com/BeharPeteranecz/
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/behar-peteranecz-architecture/

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