Commercial
Performance-driven corporate and commercial environments.
Over the past several years, commercial building design has undergone a significant transformation, driven by impacts from the global pandemic, technological innovation, sustainability goals, and evolving workplace trends and needs. What we know is that adaptability is key—whether we’re designing a flexible work environment that incorporates the latest biophilic strategies and AI or IoT building system technologies or adapting an office building to accommodate both housing and commercial uses. Our multidisciplinary team of architects, engineers, interior designers and master planners provide more than expertise: we bring a collaborative, creative and practical approach to our work.
What we do
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Planning
We provide strategic master planning services that shape vibrant, resilient mixed‑use developments. We align diverse uses, cultures, and stakeholders—transforming complex sites into community-based, flexible, connected urban places.
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Architecture
Working with owners and developers, we integrate efficiency, flexibility, and design excellence to create workplace and commercial environments that support productivity, attract tenants, and adapt to changing market demands. We strive to optimize functionality and return on investment.
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Engineering
Partnering with developers and corporate owners, we design high‑performance systems that enhance occupant experience, and support evolving workplace needs. We deliver integrated building engineering services for future‑ready office environments.
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Interiors
We design interiors that balance efficiency, flexibility, and employee well‑being. Our designers create environments that support productivity, optimize space utilization, and adapt to evolving work styles—while reinforcing brand, culture, and business goals.
Featured projects
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Kona Village
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![Lounge area of a Capital One Cafe lobby.]()
Capital One Bank Cafe
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![A corporate headquarters with landscaped plaza in the foreground.]()
Toro Company Headquarters
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![Interior view of a corporate office lobby showing multiple floors and a staircase.]()
IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union
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360 Rosemary
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![View of a distribution center with pedestrian walkway in the foreground.]()
Dollar General
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![News station interior showing desk and monitors.]()
KETV-7 Burlington Station Renovation
Meet the commercial team
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Mark Pratt, AIA, IIDA
Vice President, Director - Hospitality
With over 30 years of experience, Mark has partnered with leading hotel brands to deliver transformative hospitality projects worldwide. His deep expertise spans brand and site selection, capital sourcing, and every phase of planning, design, and construction across luxury, full-service, boutique, resort, and convention center hotels. -
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Leslie Suhr, AIA
Associate, Market Sector Lead - Commercial
Focused on client needs and our ability to help them achieve their goals, Leslie is an exceptional communicator and problem solver. Working as both a senior architect and market sector leader, Leslie has a strong background in the commercial market. -
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Christy Coleman
Senior Associate, Design Director - Hospitality Interiors
Central to Christy’s design philosophy is that there are no problems, only solutions and out of unexpected challenges come opportunities for creativity and innovation. She believes her role is to lead a project towards its essence which results in an authentic and distinct spatial extension of the client’s brand.
