This project renovated an existing steel framed office building into a modern, purpose-fit corporate headquarters for Newell Brands.
The transformation included converting the existing roof into a lush green roof amenity space for employees. The additional mass of the green roof triggered the retrofit of the lateral system; the existing steel braced frames were encased in concrete converting the original steel braced frame system into a shear wall system.
Additionally, to meet the client’s mission of creating collaborative spaces, the design team introduced a new monumental stair with wooden treads and glass railing connecting all five floors.
At the building’s main entry, the original steel canopy framing was partially reused to support the new glass panel roof system that rejuvenates the entrance.
