Headquartered in South Carolina, this legal client wanted to reflect its West Coast culture while embracing its southern roots in its new 12,000-square-foot workplace. Combining warm woods and opulent stone finishes with rich dark carpets is a nod to tradition. Incorporating sit-stand desks and continuous glass storefronts at the perimeter that let the California sun filter in, embraces the environment’s openness and well-being. The offices include a Skyfold wall, which, opened or closed, creates a flexible conferencing center. Playful light fixtures and a variety of seating options make the lounge an inviting spot for a break or a relaxed meeting.

Fresh finishes and materials including the thoughtful use of woods, reclaimed oak on the front desk, and a distinctive red and grey palette, reflect Ganahl’s brand vocabulary. A comprehensive new graphics program was designed around the company’s rich history in the South Bay and Orange County. Vintage photos of the surrounding communities, found in Ganahl’s archives as well as the historical museum, enliven the store and administrative area with a unique sense of place and time. As part of their scope of work, the interior design team established photography and graphic standards for the company.

The exterior renovation created a layered, contemporary façade with planes of color and a bold entrance canopy featuring ipe hardwood and a cedar trellis. New landscaping completes the exterior design while the redesigned parking lot adds much needed additional spaces.