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HOK 2021 Design Annual
https://www.hok.com/design-annual/2021-reframing-a-sustainable-future/
Thompson Street Capital Partners Office

Thompson Street Capital Partners Office

Clayton, Missouri
  • Design for Integration Design for Equitable Communities Design for Ecosystems Design for Water Design for Economy Design for Energy Design for Well-Being Design for Resources Design for Change Design for Discovery
A thoughtful process that balances beauty and function. Looking beyond the current client to positively impact future occupants and the community. Benefitting both human and nonhuman inhabitants over time. Responsible use of this precious natural resource. Adding value to the owners, users, community and planet. Reducing energy use while enhancing performance, comfort and enjoyment. Supporting holistic health for occupants and the community. Using materials that minimize environmental impact while improving performance. Allowing for adaptability, resilience and reuse over time. Using lessons learned to advance the profession and produce better buildings.

Thompson Street Capital Partners’ new workplace showcases the private equity firm’s commitment to investing in its people and business partners.

Located on the penthouse floor of a suburban St. Louis office tower, the space brings hospitality and well-being to the forefront with a design that lends itself to both work and client engagement.

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Thompson Street's boardroom features a customized quartzite table, acoustical wood ceiling panels and client-created artwork.
Employee Choice and Recruitment

Thompson Street challenged HOK to create a space to help recruit and retain employees within the competitive financial industry.

The design accomplishes these goals in several ways. Multiple work environments allow employees to choose the best space to facilitate the task at hand, be it a conference room or social space for collaborative meetings or a private office or library space for heads-down work.

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Panoramic window views and ample daylighting support wellness by connecting employees to nature.
Connections and Materiality

Transparent glass offices allow employees to visually connect with one another in support of corporate culture and equity.

Group areas in the center of the office include café seating, a lounge, coffee bar and library where employees and clients can gather and connect.

Rich material details—stone flooring with metal inlays and custom-designed furniture and millwork—reinforce Thompson Street’s commitment to detail.

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A custom wool and silk area rug and sculpted Calacatta marble coffee table elevate the lobby ambiance.
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Conference room doors feature custom millwork reveals designed to integrate with the door pulls and adjacent window mullions.
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An engraved wood wall details the Manhattan neighborhood where Thompson Street was founded. A water-jet etching in the marble reception desk (opening photo) artfully reveals the firm’s name.
Corporate Storytelling

The design fulfills Thompson Street’s desire to use the office to subtly tell the company’s story and promote its brand.

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Locally crafted furniture (like the credenza in the background) and artwork created by one of the company’s cofounders connect the office to its community and culture.
Employee Well-Being

Thompson Street and the design team wanted to give all employees access to natural light. Public spaces within the office allow employees and visitors to enjoy expansive views onto nature and the city below.

Healthy food options, including fresh fruit, further Thompson Street’s commitment to the well-being of its people.

read caption +
Interchangeable gallery walls in the library enable Thompson Street to update its history and share new stories. An informal seating area outside the library provides flexibility to host larger employee and client events.
Project Credits
St. Louis studio
Expertise
Interiors, Lighting Design, Experience Design
Image Credits
Alise O'Brien Photography
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Thompson Street Capital Partners Office

Clayton, Missouri
  • Design for Integration Design for Equitable Communities Design for Ecosystems Design for Water Design for Economy Design for Energy Design for Well-Being Design for Resources Design for Change Design for Discovery
A thoughtful process that balances beauty and function. Looking beyond the current client to positively impact future occupants and the community. Benefitting both human and nonhuman inhabitants over time. Responsible use of this precious natural resource. Adding value to the owners, users, community and planet. Reducing energy use while enhancing performance, comfort and enjoyment. Supporting holistic health for occupants and the community. Using materials that minimize environmental impact while improving performance. Allowing for adaptability, resilience and reuse over time. Using lessons learned to advance the profession and produce better buildings.

Thompson Street Capital Partners’ new workplace showcases the private equity firm’s commitment to investing in its people and business partners.

Located on the penthouse floor of a suburban St. Louis office tower, the space brings hospitality and well-being to the forefront with a design that lends itself to both work and client engagement.

read caption +
Thompson Street's boardroom features a customized quartzite table, acoustical wood ceiling panels and client-created artwork.
Employee Choice and Recruitment

Thompson Street challenged HOK to create a space to help recruit and retain employees within the competitive financial industry.

The design accomplishes these goals in several ways. Multiple work environments allow employees to choose the best space to facilitate the task at hand, be it a conference room or social space for collaborative meetings or a private office or library space for heads-down work.

read caption +
Panoramic window views and ample daylighting support wellness by connecting employees to nature.
Connections and Materiality

Transparent glass offices allow employees to visually connect with one another in support of corporate culture and equity.

Group areas in the center of the office include café seating, a lounge, coffee bar and library where employees and clients can gather and connect.

Rich material details—stone flooring with metal inlays and custom-designed furniture and millwork—reinforce Thompson Street’s commitment to detail.

read caption +
A custom wool and silk area rug and sculpted Calacatta marble coffee table elevate the lobby ambiance.
read caption +
Conference room doors feature custom millwork reveals designed to integrate with the door pulls and adjacent window mullions.
read caption +
An engraved wood wall details the Manhattan neighborhood where Thompson Street was founded. A water-jet etching in the marble reception desk (opening photo) artfully reveals the firm’s name.
Corporate Storytelling

The design fulfills Thompson Street’s desire to use the office to subtly tell the company’s story and promote its brand.

read caption +
Locally crafted furniture (like the credenza in the background) and artwork created by one of the company’s cofounders connect the office to its community and culture.
Employee Well-Being

Thompson Street and the design team wanted to give all employees access to natural light. Public spaces within the office allow employees and visitors to enjoy expansive views onto nature and the city below.

Healthy food options, including fresh fruit, further Thompson Street’s commitment to the well-being of its people.

read caption +
Interchangeable gallery walls in the library enable Thompson Street to update its history and share new stories. An informal seating area outside the library provides flexibility to host larger employee and client events.
Project Credits
St. Louis studio
Expertise
Interiors, Lighting Design, Experience Design
Image Credits
Alise O'Brien Photography
Related Content
Project Story
Project Story
project_discipline
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