Case studies

The main lobby features a three-story ceiling fl ooding the space with natural light, while bright colors and modern furniture give the building a hip-vibe. The main public area of the facility includes a large community room that is available for anyone to reserve.

The second fl oor contains several small themed sitting rooms, where employees can meet. Themes include steampunk, beach, underwater, Lego, a "Thought bubble" room and others. There’s also a game room complete with ping pong table and outdoor balcony. The third fl oor houses the executive o ces and several conference rooms.

HR&A is a workplace for an urban planning firm located in a high-rise complex in downtown Los Angeles.

To address their stated need for an open work culture, the design divided the workplace into interlocked pairs of semi-private spaces. There are no traditional private offices. Open and semi-private work areas dovetail with a library, lounge, a phone booth and 2 conference areas. The space frames aerial views of the city, bringing in light and transparency and in a way keeping the planners connected to their city.

Foulger-Pratt Commercial Management engaged architecture and design firm Perkins+Will to portray an image of a progressive company by establishing an inspiring, current, clean and light-filled space as the design drivers. Staks Crossover Casegoods and Staks Benching, along with seating, conference and training tables, provide more types of places to work throughout their space and support their goal to have employees mingle and interact across work groups.

GlenStar Properties, based in Chicago, needed a one stop shop for workstations, private offices, meeting spaces and lounge areas that make spec suites easy, affordable, timeless and cohesive in design.

"OFS Brands was selected for quality of product, design sensibilities and the ability to provide a complete package from one source. OFS Brands’ various divisions allowed the designer to achieve their design vision with a single source." – Craig Schultz, Sales Consultant, Desks Inc.

TechSpace describes themselves as “Amazing office space for entrepreneurs, start-ups, venture capital-backed companies, small to mid-sized businesses and out of the box thinkers”. An alternative to traditional commercial office space, TechSpace provides companies a powerful operating platform combining the best tech connectivity with office spaces that are creative, beautiful and full of community. TechSpace San Francisco and Rapt Studios were looking for a furniture partner that had the ability to live up to the TechSpace mantra, and offer solutions to all types of space: private, open, and public.

Technology innovator, AutoTrader, embraces the "Dev Ops/Agile Work" philosophy promoting high levels of interaction and rapid prototyping. AutoTrader and Hughes Litton Godwin were seeking an open plan platform that enabled fast-paced flexibility to support ever-evolving project teams and work modes common in the ultra-competitive software market.

The Intermix Work collection was developed to support "Agile Work" with simple versatility. Durable, mobile and comfortable, Intermix Work offers a productive, personal workspace in the context of team-oriented planning and objectives. Hughes Litton Godwin leveraged the full portfolio and material options to drive initiatives around branding while accommodating individual needs with social spaces and places to retreat to for focused work.

At NJ Institute of Technology the gargoyles preserved in the restoration of the Gothic Central King Building presented a challenge to the construction. Similarly OFS Brands’ solutions met the design challenge to support the technology requirements, respect the “academic gargoyles” and create an atmosphere where high thinking would be stimulated by the correlating furniture and finishes.

Utilizing versatile benching products and lounge seating, Clearlink was able to create a high performance space that sets them apart from other online marketing companies. They now have an environment that supports their culture and work styles in open and private settings.

LGA Partners architectural and design firm wanted a product that both compliments their new modern space and provides the appropriate functionality for the services they offer. Staks open plan workstations and private office casegoods with unique storage options, along with Tambient lighting and multiple finish and fabric combinations, made their space a well-designed and enjoyable environment.

Axxess aspired to create a “beautiful space” where employees could thrive and collaborate. Using Staks product we were able to customize each department, giving them the division of space where it was needed. With the inclusion of customized furniture throughout the entire space, we were able to achieve the aesthetic the client desired.

The Benefis Helena Specialty Center is a modern outpatient facility tailored to meet the needs of the local community. It offers services including cancer care with an infusion suite, cardiac care, advanced imaging, a full diagnostic lab, and outpatient surgery with recovery stays up to 23 hours. Recovery rooms are designed for comfort, featuring private bathrooms, recliners, and space for a support person, all with scenic views.

LPW Architecture led the design of the project, incorporating elements from the Benefis Main Campus in Great Falls while adapting materials and style to reflect Helena’s character. The result is a space that balances efficiency and warmth, creating an environment that supports both advanced care and patient well-being.

Location: Helena, Montana
Square footage: 64,000
Architect: LPW Architecture
Photography: Whitney Kamman
 

ESa designed Heritage Medical Associates’ Multi-Specialty Clinic in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, to provide a patient-centered, flexible healthcare environment.

The facility offers a range of services, including a multi-specialty clinic, diagnostic testing, and imaging. A glass entry canopy welcomes patients with natural light while providing weather protection. Inside, a two-story atrium with a curtain wall design fills the waiting and reception area with daylight and offers scenic views, enhancing the overall patient experience.
Blending seamlessly with its surroundings, the building’s exterior features earth-toned stone, brick, metal, and glass. This natural aesthetic extends indoors through carefully selected materials and biophilic artwork, creating a cohesive and calming environment in both public and clinical spaces.

The clinic houses specialized suites for internal medicine, endocrinology, diagnostic testing, rheumatology and infusion therapy, pediatrics, ENT, allergy, and dermatology.
Incorporating Lean and evidence-based design principles, the clinic utilizes standardized exam pods for adaptability across specialties. Each pod accommodates two physicians and includes six exam rooms, two offices, a nurse station, and a physician touch-down space. Additional amenities include a central staff break room and a shared physician lounge, fostering collaboration and staff well-being.

Location: Mt. Juliet, Tennessee
Square footage: 84,480 sf
Design: ESa
Photography: Gabe Ford
 

Hoybjerg Orthodontics offers a fresh take on dental care design in the community of Yuba City, California. Designed by LJ2 Interiors, this orthodontic office embodies a farmhouse industrial aesthetic, fostering a unique and welcoming atmosphere. With a focus on both functionality and style, the office showcases a neutral palette with pops of black, wood, and natural materials. The lobby reception area sets the tone for a seamless patient experience, while the waiting areas provide comfort and relaxation for patients on their dental journey. Hoybjerg Orthodontics redefines the orthodontic experience through thoughtful design choices and prioritizing patient comfort and satisfaction.

Designer: LJ2 Interiors

Photos: Satterlee Photography

Pinewood Springs is a 60-bed mental health and wellness hospital serving both adult and adolescent patients throughout Maury County, Tennessee. This space was designed to treat individuals with mood, thought, and co-occuring disorders. 

Planned services include inpatient and outpatient behavioral health treatment for adults and adolescents. Patient amenities include activity areas, dining and outdoor courtyard space. Intentional behavioral health furniture solutions were placed throughout the space to protect and support patients on their healing journey. As part of TriStar Health and HCA, this facility was created to support mental health and wellness in surrounding community. 

Location: Columbia, TN
Square footage: 49,000 sf
Architecture + Interiors: TM Partners  
Photography: Tom Gatlin Photography
 

Designed by Moody Nolan and built by construction firm Powers and Sons, Friend Health wanted to establish a project that serves medically underserved areas within Chicago’s neighborhoods, particularly in the city’s South Side area.

The resulting Friend Family Health Center in the Woodlawn neighborhood is certified as a Federally Qualified Health Center that provides low-cost services to residents in need, regardless of insurance, financial status, or immigration status.

The center offers a full-service pharmacy, a locally owned healthy cafe, group classrooms, obstetrics + gynecology services, family medicine, pediatrics, and behavioral health. Plus, a mural on the exterior of the facility, designed by Rahmaan Statick Barnes, celebrates the history and diversity of the Woodlawn community.

Baptist Health South Florida commissioned Gresham Smith to design a 43,000-square-foot full-service hospital and emergency department in Doral, Miami's growing suburbs. The two-story facility features an emergency department on the first floor, equipped with an imaging center for x-rays, CT scans, and MRIs, along with ambulance drop-off. 

The second floor includes 15 patient rooms, exam rooms, physician offices, a pharmacy, and two operating rooms with Da Vinci robotic technology for minimally invasive surgeries. Nurse stations are centrally located on each floor for efficiency, and the emergency department is organized by patient acuity levels for flexible operations.

Location: Doral, FL
Architecture + interior design: Gresham Smith
Design: NV2A Group
Photography: Sandy DeWitt
Accolades: 2022 IIDA South Florida Best Healthcare Small Project Award

As the population of Lawrence, KS expanded, the main healthcare provider for the area, LMH Health, decided to expand their practice to offer additional outpatient care. Pulse Design Group and an extensive support team created a modern, airy space with large windows, neutral warm colors, and natural materials like wood and stone help visitors connect with nature. 

To support patient, community, and caregiver wellness, the design team also included a rooftop garden, a public outdoor therapy garden, and works by regional artists to reflect local charm. Today, the LMH Health Outpatient Facility offers ambulatory surgery, an orthopedic center, sport therapy and rehab, internal medicine, and plastic surgery services to support the surrounding community. 

Location: Lawrence, KS
Square footage: 243,000 sf
Design firm: Pulse Design Group
Dealer: Scott Rice Office
Rep group: Messerschmidt Inc 
Engineering: 5BY5 Engineers
Electrical: Barts Electric
Controls: Johnson Controls
Mechanical Engineering: PEC Consulting Engineers
Construction: McCown Gordon Construction
Photography: Michael Robinson Photography