Project Spotlight January 14, 2025

An international law firm brings the glory of nature inside

Inspiring views and hospitality-informed design enliven a Salt Lake City workplace.

Interior of elevator lobby with reception desk and view of mountain from floor to ceiling window

Photos: Steve Hall

Confidential Client, Salt Lake City Office

Project

Salt Lake City, Utah

Location

98,300 square feet

Size

Perkins&Will

With the recent expansion of its practice to Salt Lake City, this international law firm embraced the stunning natural beauty of the Great Basin setting. Inhabiting four stories of a downtown high-rise, the interior is brilliantly daylit and commands views of the nearby Utah State Capitol and Wasatch Mountains in the distance.

The sustainable design combines wellness with five-star hospitality, supporting both professional and recreational needs. A café offers complimentary hot breakfasts and lunches, while a networking bar and multi-sport simulator offer places to unwind. A staircase connects the hospitality, working, and meeting spaces across all four levels. The material palette of wood paneling, anodized aluminum accents, and premium fabrics harmoniously reflects the elemental qualities of Northern Utah—evoking the essence of its pines, peaks, and expansive sky.

Woman walks down hallway with wood and black accent walls

Woman going down staircase with cafe in background

Dark green velvet booths with people working and talking

Sketch of wall design next to photo of completed wall in corporate office. People walking down hall and climbing staircase

Accent wall in corporate office. People walking down hall and climbing staircase

Corporate office interior with kitchen and seating area

Conferencing area with large sofa and floor to ceiling window with view of mountains

A light-dark color scheme, combined with an art collection and views of the Utah State Capitol, creates a cohesive navigation experience throughout the office.

A café serves breakfast and lunch daily, providing a space for the whole office to break bread together and socialize while embracing panoramic views of the Wasatch Mountains.

An ample use of wood on the interior makes the workplace warm and inviting.

Dark green booths in the café create and setting that is both professional and comfortable.

Dark green booths in the café create a setting that is both professional and comfortable.

The sculptural back wall features undulating anodized aluminum tubes that complement the silhouette of the mountains outside. Stretching across all four floors, this installation required careful coordination between the architectural, structural, and electrical elements, with custom 3D-printed fittings designed and fabricated specifically for the space.

The full-height central stair, wrapped in curved wood veneer and glass, unites the office’s four floors in one vertical experience.

Public areas are grouped around the stair landings on each level.

The flexible conferencing area provides formal and informal settings with sweeping views of the city and the mountains.