Law office

When the earth moves, it is not only the foundations of cities that tremble, but also the invisible structure of meaning we call civilization. Adapazarı, 1999 – a rupture in time, a seismic trace of loss, but also of a profound need for dignity amidst collapse. In that moment, the Bars of Athens and Istanbul did not respond with a legal memorandum or a bureaucratic protocol. They responded with a gesture – an architectural one. TCA was summoned – not merely as a provider of physical structures, but as an interpreter of a collective urgency. What emerged was more than a series of temporary law offices: it was an architectural palimpsest, written on the fractured ground of a devastated city. tuncer cakmakli architects... More

Gardner Skelton’s new headquarters is a bold and expressive adaptive reuse project that redefines what a law office can be. Located in Charlotte’s eclectic NoDa arts district, the 20,000-square-foot workplace transforms a 1960s industrial building—formerly a chocolate factory, nightclub, and church—into a vibrant, wellness-centered hub that celebrates creativity, connection, and authenticity. Halkin Mason Photography Halkin Mason Photography Challenging the traditional expectations of legal office design, the firm sought a space that reflects its human-centric culture and commitment to well-being. The design team responded with a vision rooted in storytelling, imagination, and immersive research. Inspired... More

Clyde & Co is a global law firm providing a complete service to clients in its core sectors of insurance, transport, energy, infrastructure, and trade & commodities. Establishing its Vancouver office in 2021 marked a significant milestone, becoming an integral part of Clyde & Co.'s expansive global practice, catering to local and international clients. Due to its growth, the firm felt it was time to restructure and redesign the workplace, creating a fresh perspective on the existing space. Russell Dalby Through extensive research, programming, and visioning sessions, Aura’s designers developed solutions that helped the client create a balanced workplace that considers its function and people. The 9,075 sq/ft office s... More

The unobtrusive color scheme of muted green, black and brown lends a pleasant working atmosphere to the law office of Dr. Klaus Cavar. Plenty of daylight enters through the high windows, perfectly setting off the dark color concept. The mix of modern elements and existing old heirlooms blends seamlessly with the charm of the old Viennese building. An office with an individual touch. Schönstil Schönstil Schönstil More

Appealing, professional and comfortable offices of the law firm combine the elegant and modern interior with high-quality LED lighting, offering optimal visual comfort for its employees. The law firm opted for elegant and highly efficient luminaires with low energy consumption and a long lifetime. General illumination is ensured with a direct / indirect lighting using Kyra, which delivers homogenous illumination and a low UGR. Light intensity can be controlled via Casambi, as well as up and down light. Having a 2CH DALI incorporated, light can be adjusted separately, offering the employees to select the level of light based on their mood, their requirements of work and daylighting conditions. Caption In order to enhance the inte... More

New Gide’s offices are located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, a stone's throw from the church of Saint-Augustin. The stone building erected at the end of the 18th century for the French Guard Regiment was metamorphosed by the architecture studio PCA-STREAM. Separated from the heritage building by a vegetated courtyard, and another more mineral, a fully glazed building of over 1,400 square metres houses offices, a gym, an auditorium, a restaurant, and a library rich in ancient books. Our Laia, Egon and Koila collections furnish different spaces in this incredible place. More

The office that exudes with the seriousness and warmth of a home Led by the concept of Concordia M(ente)M (harmony of mind/spirit), we designed a multi-purpose space that depicts the harmony of the traditional and modern and the balance of business and private life, yet not lowering the professionalism and quality of the service that are the initial reason for establishing the office. The MM law firm in the centre of Zagreb differs from other offices by its very intention. Its primary duty is to function as an office, however, the second function as a meeting place for clients, a place for the development of business strategies and business inspiration, gives this space a special warmth. Upon entering the office, you are greeted by a wai... More

The role of an office transcends offering a workspace. It should also transmit the corporation’s values and culture while promoting employee interaction. Technological evolution and increasing adoption of home office intensified this function, generating a need for more flexible, collaborative work environments.  This is how Perkins&Will imagined the new headquarters for the renowned law firm Machado Meyer Advogados, which occupies eight floors of a new corporate building in Faria Lima Avenue, in São Paulo. The design’s main pillars are integration and encouragement of interpersonal relations. The client reception area, on the 4th and 5th pavements, counts with meeting rooms that can be fully integrated to e... More

Lenczner Slaght is not only Canada’s preeminent litigation practice ­– leading some of the nation’s most high-profile cases – but it’s also its most progressive. The Toronto-based firm is renowned for its initiatives promoting diversity and inclusivity within its own workforce, as well as in the larger legal community. Interior design studio Bartlett & Associates have now reimagined the firm’s public spaces to embody this uncommon approach.  As an enterprise that influences legal rulings affecting everyday people across the country and around the world, Lenczner Slaght required a reception level that expresses the seriousness of its work. Its interiors needed to instill trust, but also make... More

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, recognized as one of the most innovative law firms in the world, sought Gensler’s expertise in the site selection and design of its new headquarters in downtown Seattle. The firm sought a new space that would support its commitment to openness, collaboration, and excellence while allowing for the flexibility and efficiency that modern legal practice demands. A lease of eight floors in an iconic new tower was the perfect fit.Our team worked with Davis Wright Tremaine to explore the latest advances in legal workplace design and leveraged Gensler research to inform thoughtful, data-driven decisions. Together we created a space that is welcoming for clients and inspiring for the firm’s lawyers and staff. Office sizes... More

Our team completed a comprehensive redesign of a major U.S. law firm corporate headquarters in downtown Pittsburgh. The project was awarded to us in 2015 and took approximately 15 months to complete with a multimillion dollar total renovation budget. The scope of the project included three entire floors in the former U.S. Steel Tower, Pittsburgh’s tallest building. Our bespoke design influence worked hand-in-glove with the client to completely transform the main lobby, library, break rooms, restrooms, hallways, private attorney offices, elevator banks, administrative work spaces, and 26 conference rooms. The lobby furniture is by Baker and the large silk area rug is by Lee Jofa for Kravet. Lobby, reception, and restroom vesti... More