Project Description
As business expanded, a large international organization needed a headquarters to match their evolving public image and growing space needs. This project goes beyond transforming a dated 1980s building, thoughtfully integrating the organization’s vibrant culture and proud history of delivering building products that shape communities.
Reorienting the building from the riverfront to the street, the design injects transparency and heightens accessibility to a company that is owning its public image. Through the textured materiality of cladding, the addition harmonizes with the existing building, amplifying its presence. Multiple green roofs, exterior balconies and an interior Zen garden further integrate nature into the building and connect it with its surroundings.
An employee focused design seeks to promote collaboration, while maintaining team individuality with dedicated space and a design acumen that speaks to their work.
Cast bronze details and carpet inspired by the sparks of a working foundry, the very elements that have cemented the organization’s history, are prominently featured throughout the 4-level space. Incorporating the existing company cultural guide into the design further celebrates the company in a way that is grounded and steadily moving toward the future.