{"id":598884,"date":"2026-02-13T09:00:56","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T14:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/?p=598884"},"modified":"2026-02-20T01:16:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T06:16:29","slug":"susan-nwankpa-gillespie-on-photos-of-nigeria-textile-art-the-pyramids-of-teotihuacan-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/susan-nwankpa-gillespie-on-photos-of-nigeria-textile-art-the-pyramids-of-teotihuacan-more\/","title":{"rendered":"F5: Susan Nwankpa Gillespie on Photos of Nigeria, Textile Art, the Pyramids of Teotihuacan + More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Susan Nwankpa Gillespie<\/strong> studied political science at Columbia University, and during her senior year was an intern at Morgan Stanley. Set on a profession in the corporate world, Gillespie eventually decided to pursue a different path. She credits the university curriculum with laying the foundation. \u201cCourses on the history and structure of cities made me realize I wanted to have a more physical impact in shaping the world and environment,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<p>Gillespie earned a graduate degree in architecture from UCLA, and is now based in Los Angeles. She founded her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nwankpadesign.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eponymous firm<\/a> in 2016, with an emphasis on elegant yet livable spaces that enrich clients\u2019 lives.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_598892\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/susan-nwankpa-gillespie-on-photos-of-nigeria-textile-art-the-pyramids-of-teotihuacan-more\/f5-gillespie-headshot-susan-nwankpa-gillespie\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-598892\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-598892 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-headshot-Susan-Nwankpa-Gillespie-810x542.jpg\" alt=\"A woman with curly hair wearing a black top with white trim is smiling and looking to the side against a plain light background.\" width=\"810\" height=\"542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-headshot-Susan-Nwankpa-Gillespie-810x542.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-headshot-Susan-Nwankpa-Gillespie-800x536.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-headshot-Susan-Nwankpa-Gillespie-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-headshot-Susan-Nwankpa-Gillespie.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Kathy Khoo Hill<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Born to a Nigerian father, and a mother with French-Canadian roots, Gillespie\u2019s eclectic background informs her layered approach to design. She deftly blends functional details with ideas that delight. She takes inspiration from multicultural influences paired with modern building technology to create unique residences and hospitality spaces.<\/p>\n<p>Gillespie usually makes a quick sketch to capture the first hints of a plan, or she\u2019ll grab her phone. Even though this mobile device has hundreds of tabs open, she views them all as an extension of her brain to hold research or concepts for later use.<\/p>\n<p>Even when the process gets hectic, Gillespie still delights in every stage of the process, especially when she can step back and appreciate the result. \u201cThat moment when it all comes together toward the end of a project is the most satisfying, when you know all of the hard work is worth it,\u201d she notes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Today, Gillespie joins us for <a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/column\/friday-five\/\">Friday Five<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_598893\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/susan-nwankpa-gillespie-on-photos-of-nigeria-textile-art-the-pyramids-of-teotihuacan-more\/f5-gillespie-picks-01-nigeria-1976\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-598893\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-598893 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-picks-01-Nigeria-1976-810x530.jpg\" alt=\"Five men stand in a row against a wall, wearing patterned shirts and flared trousers, looking in different directions.\" width=\"810\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-picks-01-Nigeria-1976-810x530.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-picks-01-Nigeria-1976-800x524.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-picks-01-Nigeria-1976-768x503.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-picks-01-Nigeria-1976-385x252.jpg 385w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-picks-01-Nigeria-1976.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Livinus Nwankpa Sr.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>1 . Nigeria 1976<\/h2>\n<p>After my father passed away, I found this amazing collection of photos from his youth in Nigeria before he emigrated to America. The fashion, culture, style, and swagger cross-referenced with the spirit of the time captivated me. I ended up doing a large collage print of my home with many of these photos. My father is on the right in the group of stylish young men.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_598894\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/susan-nwankpa-gillespie-on-photos-of-nigeria-textile-art-the-pyramids-of-teotihuacan-more\/f5-gillespie-picks-02-nigeria-1976\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-598894\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-598894 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-picks-02-Nigeria-1976-810x527.jpg\" alt=\"A woman in a skirt sits on a motorcycle parked in front of a door, with a bag on the rear rack. The image is in black and white.\" width=\"810\" height=\"527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-picks-02-Nigeria-1976-810x527.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-picks-02-Nigeria-1976-800x521.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-picks-02-Nigeria-1976-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-picks-02-Nigeria-1976.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Livinus Nwankpa Sr.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>2. Nigeria 1976 Woman on a Motorcycle<\/h2>\n<p>This second photo is of an unknown woman who seems to be a friend of my father\u2019s. She\u2019s riding a motorcycle in a skirt made from traditional West African textile fabric. Her gaze, style, and attitude are everything.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_598895\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/susan-nwankpa-gillespie-on-photos-of-nigeria-textile-art-the-pyramids-of-teotihuacan-more\/f5-gillespie-picks-03-nigeria-1980s\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-598895\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-598895 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-picks-03-Nigeria-1980s-810x838.jpg\" alt=\"A man in a white shirt and dark pants stands by a low brick wall in an outdoor area with palm trees and vegetation in the background.\" width=\"810\" height=\"838\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-picks-03-Nigeria-1980s-810x838.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-picks-03-Nigeria-1980s-800x828.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-picks-03-Nigeria-1980s-768x794.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-picks-03-Nigeria-1980s.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Livinus Nwankpa Sr.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>3. Nigeria 1980s<\/h2>\n<p>This is a picture of my father proudly standing at the recently set foundation of his home that he spent our childhood building in his ancestral village in Nigeria. For me it\u2019s a reminder of what a sense of possibility and hard work can do. Aesthetically I\u2019ve always been inspired by the vivid color palettes of the landscape of lush, green tropical trees, and the red clay soils.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_598896\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/susan-nwankpa-gillespie-on-photos-of-nigeria-textile-art-the-pyramids-of-teotihuacan-more\/f5-gillespie-picks-04-modern-textile-art-by-ghanaian-fiber-artist-studio-amponsah\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-598896\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-598896 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-picks-04-Modern-textile-art-By-Ghanaian-fiber-artist-Studio-Amponsah-810x608.jpg\" alt=\"A textile artwork depicting three people riding in an orange auto-rickshaw with luggage on top, hung on a wall beside a white floor lamp and a plant.\" width=\"810\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-picks-04-Modern-textile-art-By-Ghanaian-fiber-artist-Studio-Amponsah-810x608.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-picks-04-Modern-textile-art-By-Ghanaian-fiber-artist-Studio-Amponsah-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-picks-04-Modern-textile-art-By-Ghanaian-fiber-artist-Studio-Amponsah-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-picks-04-Modern-textile-art-By-Ghanaian-fiber-artist-Studio-Amponsah.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Susan Nwankpa Gillespie<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>4. Modern textile art By Ghanaian fiber artist Studio Amponsah<\/h2>\n<p>This piece is called In Search of Greener Pastures. It conveys the journey of the one who leaves everything they know &#8211; hope, longing, excitement, trepidation, and an explosion of perfectly executed texture and color. The word &#8220;Jakpa\/Japa&#8221; is shown on the bus and originates from a Yoruba word meaning to run away, flee, or escape, but in modern Nigerian slang, it specifically refers to the trend of young people moving abroad for better opportunities.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_598897\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/susan-nwankpa-gillespie-on-photos-of-nigeria-textile-art-the-pyramids-of-teotihuacan-more\/f5-gillespie-picks-05-pyramids-of-the-sun-and-moon-at-teotihuacan\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-598897\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-598897 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-picks-05-Pyramids-of-the-Sun-and-Moon-at-Teotihuacan-810x1080.jpg\" alt=\"A person with long dark hair sits on a stone ledge overlooking ancient stone pyramids and a grassy area, with mountains visible in the distance.\" width=\"810\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-picks-05-Pyramids-of-the-Sun-and-Moon-at-Teotihuacan-810x1080.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-picks-05-Pyramids-of-the-Sun-and-Moon-at-Teotihuacan-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-picks-05-Pyramids-of-the-Sun-and-Moon-at-Teotihuacan-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-picks-05-Pyramids-of-the-Sun-and-Moon-at-Teotihuacan-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-picks-05-Pyramids-of-the-Sun-and-Moon-at-Teotihuacan.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Susan Nwankpa Gillespie<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>5. Pyramids of the Sun and Moon at Teotihuacan<\/h2>\n<p>As my family has expanded, we recently visited the pyramids of Teotihuacan outside of Mexico City. The massive scale of this site which predates the Aztecs, includes beautifully intricate and monumental carvings as well as paintings. On the whole it is awe inspiring to see how cultural acts can withstand centuries and become the foundation for many design traditions. My daughter has Mexican and Irish heritage from my husband\u2019s side and I think about what a privilege it is to experience so many cultures intimately.<\/p>\n<h2><em>Works by Gillespie:<\/em><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_598898\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/susan-nwankpa-gillespie-on-photos-of-nigeria-textile-art-the-pyramids-of-teotihuacan-more\/f5-gillespie-work-01-textile-house-2-bruce-damonte\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-598898\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-598898 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-work-01-Textile-House-2-Bruce-Damonte-810x847.jpg\" alt=\"Modern single-story house with black and white geometric exterior, large windows, landscaped front yard, and a tree with purple flowers overhead.\" width=\"810\" height=\"847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-work-01-Textile-House-2-Bruce-Damonte-810x847.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-work-01-Textile-House-2-Bruce-Damonte-800x836.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-work-01-Textile-House-2-Bruce-Damonte-768x803.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-work-01-Textile-House-2-Bruce-Damonte.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Bruce Damonte<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Textile House 2<\/strong><br \/>\nTextile House #2 is my personal home, balancing a minimalist aesthetic with a love of texture and drama, incorporating bold patterns from West African textiles and fashion, into timeless architecture.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_598899\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/susan-nwankpa-gillespie-on-photos-of-nigeria-textile-art-the-pyramids-of-teotihuacan-more\/f5-gillespie-work-02-textile-house-1-here-now-agency\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-598899\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-598899 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-work-02-Textile-House-1-Here-Now-Agency-810x622.jpg\" alt=\"Modern two-story house with vertical wooden slats on the upper facade, large glass doors on the lower level, and a small garden in front.\" width=\"810\" height=\"622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-work-02-Textile-House-1-Here-Now-Agency-810x622.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-work-02-Textile-House-1-Here-Now-Agency-800x614.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-work-02-Textile-House-1-Here-Now-Agency-768x590.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-work-02-Textile-House-1-Here-Now-Agency.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Here &amp; Now Agency<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Textile House<\/strong><br \/>\nTextile House #1 blends the rich heritage of West African textiles with Western architectural principles. Inspired by Ewe\/Kente weaving, part of the facade&#8217;s design echoes a cloth&#8217;s warp and weft structure. Vertical cedar slats with occasional horizontal connections give the fa\u00e7ade a syncopated rhythm while obscuring the deliberate lack of openings on the second floor.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_598900\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/susan-nwankpa-gillespie-on-photos-of-nigeria-textile-art-the-pyramids-of-teotihuacan-more\/f5-gillespie-work-03-hollywood-hills-midcentury-brandon-shigeta\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-598900\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-598900 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-work-03-Hollywood-Hills-Midcentury-Brandon-Shigeta-810x1080.jpg\" alt=\"A modern dining area with a wooden table, four red chairs, a bubble chandelier, and a small kitchen area with wooden cabinets and white brick walls.\" width=\"810\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-work-03-Hollywood-Hills-Midcentury-Brandon-Shigeta-810x1080.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-work-03-Hollywood-Hills-Midcentury-Brandon-Shigeta-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-work-03-Hollywood-Hills-Midcentury-Brandon-Shigeta-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-work-03-Hollywood-Hills-Midcentury-Brandon-Shigeta-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-work-03-Hollywood-Hills-Midcentury-Brandon-Shigeta.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Brandon Shigeta<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Hollywood Hills Midcentury<\/strong><br \/>\nThis 1958 Hollywood Hills home was reimagined for a screenwriter and art collector with a passion for entertaining. The 1,200-square-foot, two-story house was carefully updated to balance midcentury character with contemporary finishes and furnishings. A custom credenza was created with Zellige tile in bright yellow and earth tones, referencing the exuberance and elegance of West African fashion, weaving together history, playfulness, and modern comfort.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_598901\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/susan-nwankpa-gillespie-on-photos-of-nigeria-textile-art-the-pyramids-of-teotihuacan-more\/f5-gillespie-work-04-silverlake-treehouse-brandon-shigeta\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-598901\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-598901 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-work-04-Silverlake-Treehouse-Brandon-Shigeta-810x1080.jpg\" alt=\"A woman sits at a wooden dining table in a modern, bright open-plan living space with large windows, green chairs, a striped sofa, and light wood floors.\" width=\"810\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-work-04-Silverlake-Treehouse-Brandon-Shigeta-810x1080.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-work-04-Silverlake-Treehouse-Brandon-Shigeta-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-work-04-Silverlake-Treehouse-Brandon-Shigeta-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-work-04-Silverlake-Treehouse-Brandon-Shigeta-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-work-04-Silverlake-Treehouse-Brandon-Shigeta.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Brandon Shigeta<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Silverlake Treehouse<\/strong><br \/>\nThe design approach to this home preserves the character of the original structure, a bungalow with an unusual symmetrical roof that looks like two intersecting A-Frames, while introducing new spatial opportunities and modern livability. Elevated above the street and buffered by mature trees, the existing home siting evoked the feeling of a treehouse, particularly when the oak tree directly in front is fully green. This character inspired the new horizontal landscape windows along the front facade, framing curated views of the surrounding green foliage and enhancing the primary living spaces\u2019 connection to the outdoor environment.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_598902\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/susan-nwankpa-gillespie-on-photos-of-nigeria-textile-art-the-pyramids-of-teotihuacan-more\/f5-gillespie-work-05-relativity-space-headquarters-here-now-agency\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-598902\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-598902 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-work-05-Relativity-Space-Headquarters-Here-Now-Agency-810x540.jpg\" alt=\"A modern industrial cafeteria with long tables, black stools, a kitchenette, wall art of a space scene, and exposed ceiling pipes.\" width=\"810\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-work-05-Relativity-Space-Headquarters-Here-Now-Agency-810x540.jpg 810w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-work-05-Relativity-Space-Headquarters-Here-Now-Agency-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-work-05-Relativity-Space-Headquarters-Here-Now-Agency-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/design-milk.com\/images\/2026\/02\/F5-gillespie-work-05-Relativity-Space-Headquarters-Here-Now-Agency.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Here &amp; Now Agency<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>5 Relativity Space Headquarters<\/strong><br \/>\nRelativity Spaces makes reusable rockets. To reflect their level of excellence and vision, we transformed an office park warehouse into a meeting space within their manufacturing facility. 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