Workplace

Lely North America

Project Size: 15,100 sq ft

Description: Lely’s new facility blends manufacturing and professional spaces. Designed with a “Destination Experience” in mind, the office reflects a post-COVID approach, emphasizing choice and control in workspaces. Modern workstations, open and private collaboration areas, and unique furnishings contribute to a comfortable and inviting environment. The design incorporates earthy, natural tones and textures that complement the minimalist style reflective of the Netherlands, where the Lely home office is located.

Achievements: The Workspace team secured the Lely project through a demonstration of trust, expertise, and passion. The Workspace lead designer effectively connected with the client contact at Lely, resulting in the project being recognized as one of Workspace’s most unique and creative designs. It showcases a diverse array of the Steelcase + Partners product portfolio. The overarching goal of the project is to align design and furniture concepts with Lely’s internal objective of “One Lely,” ensuring that every employee, regardless of their role, feels appreciated and accommodated within the company’s structure.

Project Duration: 13 Months

Workplace

West Bank Headquarters

Location: West Des Moines, Iowa

Project Size: 84,000 sq ft

Description: The four-story building spans over 73,000 square feet, including an 11,000 square-foot outdoor patio. The first-floor houses training rooms, a spacious cafeteria, workout areas, showers, and mother’s rooms. The second floor is dedicated primarily to customer interactions, with a lobby, private meeting areas, over 30 private offices, breakout spaces, and conference rooms. On the third floor, you’ll find departmental neighborhoods with workstations, private offices, collaboration spaces, and additional conference rooms. The fourth floor is tailored for relationship-building and events, offering a spacious boardroom, a great room with a dual-view fireplace, two golf simulators, a wraparound patio on the south and east sides, and a suite of executive offices.

Achievements: Half of the building’s exterior is glass, while the other half features a dark natural stone called aqua granite. Such meticulous detailing and elevated finishes are rare in modern buildings, and this approach was instrumental in achieving West Bank’s vision of creating a showpiece that reflects pride in both their company and the community. The goal was to design a space that not only celebrates West Bank but also serves as a point of pride for the entire community.

Project Duration: 16 Months

Workplace

Taylored Expressions

Project Size: 10,900 sq ft

Description: The Taylored Expressions Retail Studio in Ankeny, Iowa is a dynamic space spanning 10,900 square feet, designed to inspire creativity through handmade card making. Every detail of the studio, including custom fixtures, rainbow tile designs, and tailored office spaces, reflects Workspace’s meticulous design approach. This innovative environment embodies the company’s commitment to fostering a culture of creativity and personal expression.

Achievements: Our team’s diverse expertise in architecture, retail, and corporate design was instrumental in creating a stunning crafting destination. This project consolidated Taylored Expressions’ operations from multiple locations into a centralized hub, aligning with their growth objectives. We collaborated closely with Taylored Expressions to develop a strategic workplace and retail strategy that supports their immediate needs while laying the foundation for future expansion.

Project Duration: 16 Months

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Workplace

Shive-Hattery Architecture + Engineering

Location: West Des Moines, Iowa

Project Size: 16,000 sq ft

Description: Shive-Hattery expanded its office across two floors, incorporating open collaboration spaces, conference rooms, and 56 workstations. The new design features low panels with glass to maintain a light and open feel, height-adjustable desks with storage on the return, and high-density storage on the outside of desks for added privacy. This project also included one of our first orders for Karman chairs.

Achievements: We were thrilled to work with Shive-Hattery on their office expansion project. Having designed their original space in 2013, we provided new collaborative areas and new workstations in the new addition. The new workstations included new enhancements to support the team that would occupy the space, while still using elements from the previous solution, so future reconfigurations could be seamless.

Project Duration: 10 Months

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Workplace

Western Iowa Networks

WESTERN IOWA NETWORKS

Location: Carroll, Iowa

Project Size: 8,000 sq ft

Description: This project successfully integrated a blend of private offices, workstations, conference rooms, and collaborative areas. The client’s primary objective was to design a space where employees could both collaborate and find privacy, creating a beautiful environment to call home. Emphasizing employee retention and fostering a strong company culture was particularly important in their small community. The total furnished area spanned approximately 8,000 square feet.

Achievements: We successfully created an aesthetically pleasing environment that met all installation goals, resulting in a space that employees will love for years to come. The project aimed to enhance the customer experience by providing functional and rewarding furniture in every area, ensuring that each piece contributes to the overall comfort and efficiency of the workspace. Our design reflects the company’s culture, emphasizing the importance of a cohesive and inspiring environment. By carefully selecting and arranging furniture, we created a space that not only looks great but also fosters a positive and productive atmosphere, aligning perfectly with the client’s vision for a dynamic and supportive workplace.

Project Duration: 6 Months

Workplace

Large Financial Institution

Project Size: 250,000 sq ft

Description: Experience the epitome of workplace innovation in our latest project—a 250,000-square-foot facility featuring 1,958 workstations and 210 private, shared, and conference spaces. Spearheaded by our dynamic team of sales, design, project management, and installation experts, this fast-paced endeavor showcases our commitment to excellence. To expedite construction and ensure future adaptability, we installed 2,965 linear feet of Steelcase Everwall Demountable walls. Every detail of this project reflects our dedication to optimizing productivity and collaboration on a grand scale, tailored to our clients’ evolving needs.

Achievements: Through collaboration with a visionary customer, we achieved significant milestones in workplace transformation. The goal was to create an inviting destination for employees to reconnect and thrive, transitioning from traditional cubicles to a vibrant, open space filled with natural light. Integrating amenities like quiet rooms, game areas, and “git and go” coffee zones helped attract and retain talent while promoting cross-departmental collaboration. Our focus on improving ergonomics with height-adjustable desks and Steelcase Leap chairs to further enhanced employee well-being. The result is a successful transformation that exceeds expectations, setting a new standard for engaging and modern office environments.

Project Duration: 10 Months