SME CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS | COMMERCIAL

LOCATION: Plymouth, MI

TYPE: Interior Renovations

SIZE: 52,000 SQ FT

SERVICES: Architecture, Interior Design, Lighting Design

An exercise in the creation of a new office paradigm, this large-scale office renovation utilized the progressive vision of its leaders to move away from the traditional office layout and into an open office concept. Daylighting that moves deeper into the floor plate was the catalyst for the open office environment, allowing views to the exterior from all areas of the building, heightening employee awareness of the outside and reducing the need for constant artificial lighting. Extensive removal of existing walls throughout the building garnered additional space that was not previously known, opening an otherwise closed off floor plan and creating flows of personal interaction, bringing individuals away from their desks. Materials throughout this 2-story office building were used to identify the varying groups and divisions within the company, with a focus on the durability of some materials and the finesse of others. The flexibility of the layouts allows for future employee growth while minimizing the need for physical space growth.

BEFORE | AFTER

Hallway with office reception desk, artwork, and potted plant.
Modern office lobby with white reception desk, wood accent wall, and large windows overlooking greenery.
Cafeteria with beverage coolers, snacks, tables, chairs, and a kitchen area; blue and red checkered floor.
Cafe with high-top tables and stools. Red and black accents. Large windows with outside view.
Office cubicles with overhead lighting, neutral tones.
Modern office interior with cubicles, desks, and glass-walled offices. Neutral colors dominate.
Office cubicles in a low-lit room with a sofa in the foreground and a hallway in the background.
Office cubicles with wood and gray accents, large windows, and a potted plant.
Long hallway with doors on the left and beige walls. Printers and boxes are on the left.
Office interior with cubicles, glass walls, and a long hallway.
Narrow hallway with doors on either side, carpeted floor, and neutral-colored walls.
Interior office hallway with glass railings and large windows overlooking greenery.