Polsinelli’s new office reflects the law firm’s timeless identity while supporting the flexibility and evolving needs of hybrid work. Located in downtown Clayton’s Centene Plaza C Tower, also designed by HOK, the project team created a warm, sophisticated and daylit space that promotes collaboration, mentorship and well-being for its attorneys and staff.

Inspired by views of nearby Forest Park, the interior palette features deep green accents, natural walnut finishes and textured stone walls that echo both the firm’s brand and its St. Louis roots. Expansive windows flood the office with daylight, reinforcing a calming connection to nature.

A hospitality-inspired reception lounge greets visitors with sweeping views of downtown, setting a warm and professional tone. It doubles as a pre-function space for client events and firm gatherings in an adjacent multi-purpose room. Wood-clad gallery walls in the circulation zones display Polsinelli’s curated art collection, with curved forms and organic textures promoting creativity and well-being.

Wellness is woven throughout the experience. Attorneys and staff benefit from ergonomic furnishings, biophilic design features and a range of settings that support focused work, informal collaboration and mental recharge.

Strategically placed coffee bars and a signature café provide multiple settings for connection, casual meetings and healthy food options for employees. The café, complete with artisan plaster walls showcasing modern artwork, offers high-top tables, lounges, booths and movable tables. A custom green carpet anchors a vibrant seating area within the space, reinforcing the local office’s identity.

Technology-rich conference spaces and a refined boardroom, outfitted with integrated video capabilities, motorized shades and beverage coolers, support confidential, high-profile meetings.

HOK’s integrated project approach created a timeless space that balances classic and contemporary design elements to foster collaboration and employee well-being.