Kickstart Kids Corporate Headquarters

For the new headquarters of Kickstart Kids (founded by actor Chuck Norris) we incorporated amusing and unexpected forms that morph, twist and turn to keep users in a playful state of suspense similar to the karate experience. The reception area is defined by a series of curved walls of varying heights that mimic the famous “roundhouse kick” made famous by Mr. Norris.

Reception area mimicking a roundhouse kick
©2018 Harcourt & Kaufman Architects

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Unique spaces were created to engage the user and take notice of their surroundings

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A dojo was provided to “train the trainers” and can be seen by the office workers

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A few walls were purposely set at an angle to provide variety and a sense of “what’s around the corner”

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In order to foster communication among the staff, large panes of glass were strategically placed throughout the plan. An added benefit was the introduction of light and activity into otherwise opaque walls.

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The dojo also serves as a large conference room that is used extensively throughout the year.