9 bonus office projects for 2025

200 Varick Street

New York, N.Y. 

200 Varick Street underwent a renovation of the 1,500-sf elevator lobby that blends modern design with historical significance. It features the TurnKey glass cladding system with translucent white panels that are backlit to create a dramatic atmosphere while ensuring an even distribution of light through the lobby.

The project highlights the adaptability of architectural glass, as it bridges the gap between functionality, aesthetic appeal, and historic preservation.

“We tried to create that modernism, but it’s still a design that isn’t going to age,” said Michael Rait, Founder and Principal at BR Design. “We feel like we introduced a lot of elements there, like the illuminated brick, and then that illuminated portal is using light to create a dramatic design.” — Michael Rait, Founder and Principal, BR Design Associates

On the Building Team: 
Owner/Developer: Bendheim 
Architect: BR Design Associates 
General Contractor/Installer: GFC Ornamental Glass 

Alterman Headquarters

Live Oak, Texas

Alterman’s new headquarters was master planned to support the company’s growth in the electrical prefabrication and installation industry. The manufacturing facility supports various sectors of Alterman’s business allowing them to prefab their jobs, keep them secure, and ship them to the job site.

The building construction was a combination of tilt-wall and PEMB construction. The prefab design was not only limited to those construction methods, and electrical fit out, but everything down to the mechanical ductwork, plumbing systems, low-voltage cable trays and AV designs.

The design of the office space brought in many aspects of biophilic design by keeping offices around the perimeter, allowing natural light to flow through the building, and many natural and custom planters were designed through the space to connect the exterior landscape to the interior. A breakroom has an outdoor patio with exterior stairs leading to the courtyard pavilion and manufacturing building.

Alterman also worked with One80 Solar to implement solar panels for the manufacturing building to help offset energy costs, and the office building is framed to support solar panels in the future.

On the Building Team: 
Architect: Studio8

Building 4 is the new 624,000-sf office tower at the global Costco Wholesale headquarters. As an essential part of the means of egress, certain points of access along the staircases need to be enclosed in fire-resistant rated materials that meet local fire- and life-safety code requirements. To achieve a cohesively open, connected feel of the floorplan, Costco headquarters’ design team turned to fire-rated solutions from Technical Glass Products.

As the corporate world increasingly prioritizes open, collaborative spaces, Costco's new headquarters serves as an example for future office design, demonstrating how fire- and life-safety requirements and ambitious design objectives can coexist harmoniously.

On the Building Team: 
Owner: Costco Wholesale 
Architect: MG2 
Glazing Contractor: Goldfinch Brothers 
General Contractor: Jackson Dean Construction 

CenterSquare Investment Management Headquarters

Conshohocken, Pa. 

The CenterSquare Investment Management Headquarters, a 24,000-sf corporate office fit-out, features a variety of workspaces, including private offices, workstations, conference rooms, and collaborative areas designed to support productivity and diverse work styles. Equipped with a centralized hub-style cafe, the office encourages employee interaction and fosters a sense of community among staff and clients.

The office prioritizes natural light, views of Conshohocken from the building’s seventh floor, and sightlines from the elevator lobby to the building’s exterior. Wood slat wall panels and decorative back-painted glass insets within the panel details were placed in the lobby and reception areas. Open ceilings featuring ACT clouds and FilzFelt designs enhance the office’s modern and airy environment.

“By maximizing natural light and integrating sophisticated design features, we’ve created a dynamic and productive environment for staff and clients that embodies the CenterSquare brand.” — Christopher Scarafile, Principal, Meyer

On the Building Team: 
Owner: CenterSquare Investment Management 
Developer: AREP 
Architect, AOR, and Interior Designer: Meyer 
MEP Eng: JB&B 
General Contractor: Lakash Constructors, Inc. 

Davis Wright Tremaine’s new office space in the Ritz Carlton building in downtown Portland allows the organization to consolidate to a single floor while embracing a hybrid work model. The space provides an amenity-rich design that emphasizes flexibility and interaction in the workplace.

Interaction zones and dynamic shared amenity spaces help bring people and ideas together. These interaction zones feature curved wooden elements that serve as both desks and benches, extending to the ceiling.

Biophilic design principles like ample natural light, verdant plant life, organic shapes, and earthy materials create an environment that feels alive. The extensive presence of biophilia throughout the space is intended to bolster immune systems, reduce blood pressure, and support mental and emotional health, according to the design team.

On the Building Team: 
Owner/Developer: Davis Wright Tremaine 
Architect: LRS Architects 
Structural/Civil Eng: KPFF 
Acoustics: Tenor Engineering 
General Contractor: Howard S. Wright 

The goal of the First National Tower transformation was to reimagine 21 of its existing 40 stories and 400,000-sf of workspace into a dynamic, adaptable environment that would support its evolving workforce while honoring its rich history and connection to the community.

At the heart of the design is a shift away from traditional office models. Gone are the private offices that dominated the Tower’s previously traditional layout (and one that has been historically favored by financial institutions), to be replaced by a blend of open workspaces, collaborative zones and areas tailored to different work modalities.

The new floor plan balances individual and shared spaces (45% and 55%, respectively) to foster interaction while providing employees with access to natural light, open sightlines, and wellness-focused features. Community cafes and hospitality-inspired meeting spaces further enhance the environment, and a palette of earthen tones and green accents ties the Tower’s interior to Nebraska’s natural landscape while reinforcing FNBO’s corporate brand identity.

On the Building Team: 
Owner: First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO) 
Interior Designer: RDG Planning & Design 
MEP Eng: Alvine Engineering
General Contractor: AOI Construction 

HUB International, a leading North American business insurance broker, wanted the design of their new Toronto headquarters to be a seamless integration of flexibility, communal culture, brand, and regional homage. They came to the design team with specifications for the working environment: 90% free address workstations, enclosed focus rooms, varied collaboration settings ranging from lounge to private office fit outs, and large social spaces for impromptu meetings and get togethers.

Soft forms, warm tones, and natural materials provide an ease of movement through the space, and the addition of abstracted Toronto architectural graphics indicate the company’s reverence for their city.

The goal of the design was to draw team members back to the office through its holistic environment. The space integrates energetic branding, bold colors, modern architecture, fully free address seating, choice of work settings, and amplified social and collaboration areas to improve daily occupancy from just over 28% to 94%.

On the Building Team: 
Owner/Developer: HUB International 
Architect: Stantec 
MEP Eng: The HIDI Group 
General Contractor: Marant Construction 

The Marquee Development Office in Chicago, Ill., is an immersive space for the full-service real estate development firm that specializes in mixed-use sports and entertainment districts. Programmatically, the compact floorplate includes an open floor plan that allows each team member to have a personal space, single user focus rooms, small huddle rooms, open collaboration areas, a formal board room, and a large open project workspace at reception to highlight their development process.

The sinuous architecture is intended to act as a spine, guiding users through the space with a single gesture beginning at reception and concluding at the cafe in the far end of the floorplate. This gesture anchors the spaces, with the variety of workspaces springing from it, acting as a wayfinding tool.

Exposed columns, cold-rolled steel, cast concrete tile cladding, plywood veneer and wood balloon-framed spatial dividers reflect the approach Marquee takes with their projects: a creative and unique approach to creating experiences.

On the Building Team: 
Owner/Developer: Marquee Development 
Architect: Stantec 
MEP Eng, General Contractor (Design/Build): Clune Construction 

Perkins Coie’s Phoenix, Ariz., office renovation reflects the firm's goal to reduce overall square footage while encouraging staff to return to the office. A 31,000-sf space in the Esplanade development is adjacent to a vibrant shopping and dining area—an amenity which hopes to draw employees back to the office.

Prioritizing both regional identity and global standards, the design offers a contemporary interpretation of traditional Southwestern aesthetics, featuring warm earth tones, rustic textures, and organic architectural elements.

To meet evolving workspace needs, the project incorporates a hybrid office-sharing model with a mix of hoteling and assigned offices, as well as a flexible multipurpose room with operable walls to accommodate a variety of events and gatherings.

On the Building Team: 
Owner/Developer: Perkins Coie 
Architect: Stantec 
Art Consultant: Studio Art Direct 
General Contractor: Clune Construction