With a focus on creating a dynamic and efficient environment for this new HQ, Empire worked with long-standing partner and design firm M Moser Associates to transform over 30,000 square feet of interior and exterior workspace for the notable non-profit organization, Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC).

From navigating budget constraints to meeting the diverse needs of the global provider for educational, social, and community services, Empire selected high-quality, cost-effective products that balanced comfort, durability, and value. Designed with flexibility at the forefront, the two-story renovation now boasts employee amenities including a fully equipped café, outdoor patio, and multi-purpose rooms.

Our team took on the opportunity to find furniture solutions that met CPC’s needs without sacrificing quality. Empire sourced Narbutas workstations and offices as a value-engineered solution, ensuring productivity and privacy while maintaining costs and time. To combat the sterility of traditional corporate spaces, M Moser introduced vibrant accents of color, texture, and murals, transforming visitor and lounging spaces into inviting areas for community engagement and conversation.

Through a synergistic partnership, Empire, Hendrick, and JLL helped facilitate a swift transformation of OneDigital’s Atlanta headquarters, a leading consulting firm. Aligned with a shared commitment to enhance the employee experience, Empire was excited to partner with a fellow Atlanta-based firm, marking the first of a three-part initiative. The project drew inspiration from OneDigital’s core values, translating them into an executive workspace that subtly incorporates the company’s signature color triad through refined design and strategic furniture choices.

Focusing on smart-technology integration, Empire procured sleek and tech-forward furniture from esteemed partners such as Halcon, OFS, Prismatique, & notably, the Steelcase Ocular table. The result is a dynamic and functional environment featuring multi-purpose rooms, open offices, adaptable furniture, and curved architectural elements with a local flair.

In close partnership with Perkins + Will and our high-profile technology client, our Creative Studio team helped create a local vibe for the company’s new Southeast sales hub in the heart of Atlanta. Upon entering the Project Varsity space, you are immediately greeted with a mix of interactive, fun, and vintage design elements, with an emphasis on music and the story of Atlanta’s musical history. This theme flows into every area throughout the remainder of the building.

With a desire to reflect the local Atlanta culture through innovative murals, unique accessories, and branded space design, our team was instrumental in ensuring the space embraced the city’s culture and meaning. Amidst many challenges during the pandemic, we organized a virtual sit test and overnighted fabric samples to allow the project team to make product decisions when in-person meetings were impossible. We scheduled 20+ in-person shopping trips with P+W to select vintage, one-of-a-kind accessories to help give the Project Varsity Atlanta office its local style and flair. These bespoke pieces served as story-telling elements that helped bring our client’s vision to life.

Numerous manufacturers were highlighted in the space, including Steelcase, West Elm Work, Carl Hansen & Sons, Cassina, Four Hands, OW seating, Grand Rapids Chair, Kartell, Noir, Moooi, Flos, Bernhardt, Blu Dot, Interface, Bla Station, Arteriors, Flor, Coalesse, Keilhauer, OFS, Scandinavian Spaces, Nuans, and Andreu World. IIDA Georgia awarded this iconic space a Best of the Best honor in 2023.

A long-standing national client of Empire Office, this professional services firm moved into their new Florida office in Miami’s trendy and vibrant Wynwood district. Empire and Vocon collaborated to create a space that is uniquely Miami and reflective of its new neighborhood, filled with colors and patterns, as well as some funky furniture pieces. Steelcase Ology workstations were chosen for the open plan benching and many ancillary manufacturers were included in the scope such as Coalesse, Andreu World, Arper, Bernhardt, Gus, Hightower, Stylex, Nienkamper, Moooi, Humanscale among others. Empire’s custom millwork provider, Fabricate, participated in the robust millwork package, creating custom cabinetry, wall paneling, banquettes, and bleacher seating, as well as the focal art piece of the space — a mesh structure mimicking the bow of a ship and crafted from railing materials from a local Miami company.

Additional amenities include game areas with Blatt Billiards, ping pong tables, a café, multiple collaboration areas, and an outdoor area overlooking Wynwood.

Order placement for this project occurred right after the pandemic, a challenging time for the industry, however, the Empire team navigated construction delays and redirected deliveries to our Miami warehouse instead of going direct to site. We installed on the weekends and after hours to ensure the client’s desired move-in date was met.

Empire Office teamed up with design firm Arcadis to create a fresh, hospitality-driven look for their new Miami space. Located in Coral Gables, this project involved reconfiguring and refurbishing 13-year-old workstations, task seating, and storage pieces, alongside introducing new ancillary pieces with bright pops of color and plenty of green hues. Reusing products helped extend their lifespan to 30+ years and reduce landfill waste by 75%.

The purposeful juxtaposition of the open, welcoming floor plan with the private touchdown and meeting spaces enhanced the space’s overall success and functionality. Major manufacturers, such as Steelcase, Bernhardt, Blu Dot, Davis, and Hightower, provided key design elements punctuated by biophilic touches to bring a Miami flare to the space. Recipient of IIDA SFC’s Bragg Award in the Compact Corporate category, this project highlighted exceptional design and functionality, optimizing the workspace for enhanced comfort and productivity.

Empire Office partnered with May Architecture to revitalize an integral part of the Georgia Tech Atlanta campus. This cutting-edge and innovative research center for graduate students features adaptable workspaces, huddle rooms, open workstations, lounging zones, and ample natural lighting to enhance post-study rejuvenation.

Our teams outfitted nearly 12,000 square feet with versatile systems, storage solutions, benching, boundary screens, and seating from renowned manufacturers such as Arcadia, Coalesse, Dauphin, OFS, and Steelcase. The design intent and selected pieces were chosen to deliver the durability, flexibility, and privacy needed to support students in this fully equipped and pivotal academic research center.

Empire partnered with OTJ Architects to help Empira Group, an international real estate investment firm, open its new North American HQ in Miami, Florida. Since establishing its US presence in Miami in 2021, Empira Group has grown exponentially and needed a larger space to match and further propel this growth. Home to over 50 employees, the open layout provides individuals with private workspaces, formal and informal gathering spaces for collaboration and a work cafe. The new office features floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the open environment, showcasing incredible views of the city skyline and Biscayne Bay. To complete the project, Empire worked within Empira Group’s established standards and introduced them to new manufacturers that fit their scope and budget requirements. 

In collaboration with Perkins+Will, our team brought this inviting, tranquil, state-of-the-art facility to life. Situated in a thriving location adjacent to the Aventura Mall in Miami, the CCRM Fertility Clinic offers a full suite of fertility services, innovative technology, and cutting-edge labs. With the design intent to accentuate a more intimate and at-home feeling for patients, our teams sourced neutral-colored furniture, accessories, and biophilic elements from partners including Arper, Carolina, GF Health, Kimball, Lapalma, Room&Board, and Steelcase. Additional amenities featured throughout the floor plan offer flexible seating options in the cafe and private rooms for patient use. Our team worked to align with the overall budget by providing value-engineered options for this client. Amidst unexpected circumstances during production, Empire solved sourcing complications by offering alternate recommendations. Ultimately, we arranged for another vendor to reproduce the product, ensuring a timely completion and a beautiful result.

Empire proudly partnered with Gensler and G&T on the 13-floor headquarters of this prestigious law firm located in a LEED Gold building in NYC’s Hudson Yards district. Home to more than 600 lawyers, this Class A office features enhanced amenities such as floor-by-floor pantries and eating areas, a library and reading room, flexible collaboration spaces, a reception and conference center floor, a wellness suite, and various mother’s rooms. Empire sourced furniture from over 40 manufacturers, including Geiger, Bernhardt, HBF, Martin Brattrud, Wilkhahn, Wall Goldfinger, and Minotti, as well as custom-made pieces such as large-scale Hale bookcases, a 15’ butterflied reverse live edge Urban Hardwood table and Beachley banquettes which were crafted with casters to be moveable and reconfigurable.

As the firm’s largest office worldwide, the space boasts 792 Halcon private offices and 372 Steelcase workstations. The Empire team dedicated to this large-scale project successfully worked with the client throughout its entirety, from mock-up, finish sample approval, and chair fair through multiple delivery phases and punchlist.

This joint effort between Gensler and Empire Office epitomizes the power of collaboration between designer and dealer, showcasing seamless execution and innovative solutions. With a goal to ignite inspiration and creativity, Gensler designed their own space in Midtown Atlanta to be an energetic destination and came to Empire to help bring their vision to reality.

Featured areas highlight Atlanta’s southern hospitality, with an outdoor terrace, a vibrant artwork & design lab, and diverse collaboration areas, which provide a variety of spaces for creative outlet for the team. Carefully curated products are interwoven throughout the floor plan from various vendor partners, including Andreu World, Blu Dot, Coalesse, HBF, Steelcase, & West Elm. With meticulous planning, effective communication, and transparent decision-making, this project illustrates how a strong relationship can elevate commercial design to new heights while activating brand experiences within a physical space.