Transforming 1980s offices into an engaging and trendy work environment

PPG Headquarters – Visioning, Design, and Renovation

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, PPG has been located on the top floor of PPG One since the construction of the building in 1984. They were the original tenant to the floor, and the space never been updated. After 38 years, PPG decided it was time to reevaluate what the office and work environment meant to them.

PPG asked us to help determine what that next office space would look like and how it would function. We guided them through an extensive visioning exercise and met with leadership to understand their vision for the future of the company.

Through this process, we determined PPG a new technologically advanced space that would allow for flexibility. To accomplish this, we designed several different types of meeting and collaborative spaces, both closed and open. The offices are double-sided, allowing access to the open office area on either side. The space is arranged in a way that when duplicated on the other floors, the quantities of offices and workstations can fluctuate without affecting the collaboration spaces that have been centrally located.

With the project now complete, staff at PPG can enjoy natural lighting, stunning views, and an office environment that empowers them to do their best work.