Burgess & Niple Offices – Columbus
MA Design’s Burgess & Niple offices in Columbus thoughtfully intertwines historical elements and modern materials, creating a dynamic headquarters that celebrates the firm’s legacy in wastewater design and engineering.
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Founded on the core service of wastewater treatment design, Burgess & Niple, much like their original services, has changed and evolved with time. Today, they have expanded to a full service that is nationally known for engineering and architecture, but haven’t lost focus on their origin of water design.
Taking inspiration from the past was key to creating their new national headquarters. Historical company objects have been accessorized and displayed in their boardroom, while other important memorabilia, like the original Burgess & Niple doors, welcome you to the refreshed reception area. The front desk is breathtakingly designed with a back-lit panel that mimics pixelated water droplets falling as a nod to their professional connection to water as a leader in the industry. Materials selected showcase the honest materials that inspire their craft like: concrete, wood, steel, glass, and even shades of blue to tie back to their brand and expand on the concept of water. These shades of blue are used as water-inspired gradients to distinguish different refuel stations and meeting rooms.
Giving the space its uniqueness, a strategic positioning of an angled corridor was incorporated to allow views of the east side, and, subsequently, views of the bridges they designed in the past, throughout the headquarters. Another strategic placement was with a central training room that opens up into the cafe, perfect for hosting industry-wide training sessions.
Design: MA Design
Contractor: The Daimler Group
Photography: Cory Klein
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