Corporate Office Renovation

The Opportunity

Sparks, a brand experience agency, set out to renovate a portion of its Philadelphia headquarters to align the work areas with the firm philosophy and communicate Sparks’ unique brand. The new space was in a former industrial building that had been adapted to office space in disjointed sections. KSS crafted a design that is centered on a core avenue that links once disparate spaces, forming a cohesive work environment fit for a cutting-edge creative agency. KSS also designed 

Our Approach

Following a phase-based approach informed by extensive charrettes and employee input, KSS lowered the existing paneling that partitioned spaces to carve out a connecting corridor. The result unites teaming and presentation areas, executive offices, and the accounting department in one seamless, artful space. Replete with group workspaces, meeting areas, and collaborative nooks, the avenue doubles as a creative environment where staff can host clients or hold workshops. Vibrant pops of color and angular flooring features infuse the space with Sparks’ creative sensibility. A race car and motorcycle which tie into one of Sparks’ clients add an unexpected flair and nod to the work being done throughout the interconnected spaces.

Program

Corporate office interior renovation, offices, conference room, collaboration space

Partners

WSP (formerly AKF Engineers), MEP
MJ Settelen Construction, Contractor

Photography

Halkin Mason Photography