Simpson Strong-Tie

Through an upfront visioning and validation process, early density priorities evolved into a more open, right‑sized plan. The revised program balances larger private offices with distributed collaboration and focus settings, supporting users with varied workstyles while accommodating frequent visitors from across the country. This streamlined effort aligned functional goals and set the stage for a design centered on experience rather than seat count.

Visitors arrive into a reception framed by brand expression, where Simpson bolts form a sculptural installation that subtly embeds company identity. A divisible boardroom and training suite accommodates multiple meeting formats and is supported by an advanced audiovisual package tailored to the client’s needs. The adjacent monumental stair choreographs vertical movement between floors, its angled geometry and layered materiality echoing the building’s architecture while amplifying a warm, elevated industrial character. At the heart of the plan, a generous work café—enlarged mid‑design at the client’s request—creates a welcoming social anchor with flexible seating, quiet alcoves, and room for hosted events. Throughout, custom pergolas built from Simpson connectors and a bespoke wallcovering featuring engineers’ hand sketches weave the brand into the architectural language.

Defined by the concept of “raw and relaxed,” the interior combines wood, polished concrete, blackened metal, and white‑painted exposed structure with measured accents of brand orange. The resulting workplace is a cohesive, brand‑immersive environment that supports hybrid work, reinforces company culture, and positions Simpson Strong‑Tie for its next chapter in Texas.