The Richards Group
When Stan Richards, known for his egalitarian leadership style, approached us about designing The Richards Group’s new headquarters, he made it clear the goal was to preserve and transport the company’s egalitarian culture.
Keeping with the spirit of a class-free workplace, our response was to design a transparent, open work environment that offers employees endless opportunities for creative collaboration. Each idea was evaluated on only two criteria—how it enhanced the quality of space or the quality of their culture.
We responded with a design that celebrates a corporate culture unique to the largest independent advertising agency in North America.
Central to the building design is a three-story stairwell atrium that encourages physical activity and allows the company to continue its long-standing tradition of “Stairwell Meetings”, the gathering of some 700 employees for important announcements and introductions.
Keeping with the spirit of egalitarianism, all support spaces benefit from placement along the exterior walls and the abundance of light and views. The top floor houses the employee fitness-center where you can break a sweat in a Spin class with Stan Richards himself.
–Stan Richards
