As some businesses bring back employees full time to the office, entice hybrid workers, or seek to impress clients, businesses are creating offices that are inviting and offer creature comforts. Business NH Magazine put out a call for businesses, architects, construction companies, and design firms to submit their awesome interiors that catch the eye, invite people to stay, encourage productivity and creativity, and instantly communicate a company’s brand.
Studio Lab • studiolab.one
Studio Lab in Derry provides production facilities and technology to help filmmakers, production companies, agencies, and brands create content and unique experiences. The firm also designs, specs, and installs studios for virtual production, film, broadcast, and music recording. Studio Lab has several film, recording, photography, and rehearsal studios as well as a creative lounge, editing suite, dressing room, kitchen, conference rooms, offices, and gear rental inventory. Most of the design, construction, and decor was completed by its own team.
Among its unique aspects is an outdoor patio area that includes vintage fire trucks with bench swings hanging from one of the truck’s ladder. Inside, Studio Lab created a modern, industrial vibe warmed by rustic wood elements.
FedPoint • fedpointusa.com
This benefits administration firm in Portsmouth turned to Office Interiors Limited in Dover for a design that emphasized creativity and functionality. The Office Interiors Limited team, led by Erin King, director of design, focused on flexibility and collaboration to strengthen FedPoint’s professional image as a federal contractor.
The design prioritizes optimizing space for interaction and teamwork, incorporating a hoteling system to reserve space for privacy, a neighborhood model for cohesive departmental zones, and modernized common areas like the café to reflect the company’s culture. A cohesive style was maintained across two floors, with consistent materials and color palettes uniting the suites and reinforcing the FedPoint brand. The layout fosters creativity and connection.
Office Interiors Limited’s services included space planning, interior design (walls, flooring, ceilings, lighting, millwork, artwork, plants, and window treatments), detailed drawings, renderings, and furniture specifications from select vendors.
The firm also integrated acoustical solutions and provided project management. Allied Cook Construction in Scarborough, Maine, managed the construction process, while JSA Architects in Portsmouth provided structural support and completed the construction drawings.
Red Oak Apartments • redoakproperties.com
Red Oak, a property management firm based in Manchester, approached Stibler Associates in Bedford to join their team in designing coworking suites, a shared common lobby, and a corporate headquarters on the first floor of their new construction mixed-use building. They worked with Dennis Mires, P.A. The Architects in Manchester to create a modern but welcoming space for residents, staff, clients, and visitors.
Serving as the hub of the building, the common lobby features a wood ceiling that intersects the lobby and pulls visitors toward the sleek coffee bar before they make their way toward Red Oak’s reception space and open office. Opposite Red Oak’s reception are views into two shared conference rooms and a glimpse into the coworking side of the space that include a variety of meeting and office suites, all fully stocked with flexible, ergonomic furniture. Highlighting Red Oak’s commitment to sustainability, greenery and preserved moss accent walls flank each end of the first floor, while expansive glass walls allow natural light to saturate the interior. The organic wood textures and bold red accents allude to the Red Oak logo
and brand.
Ripple Effect Studio • ripple-effect.studio
Ripple Effect Studio is a leadership coaching and retreat space located in a former textile mill in Manchester. Inspired by the harmonious blend of East and West, the studio serves as a hub for collaborative activities while offering opportunities for personal reflection and meditation. Comfortable and flexible seating arrangements invite open dialogue and encourage relaxed and informal engagement.
The space, designed by Stibler Associates in Bedford, includes the original hardwood floors and exposed brick that provide a backdrop to the natural and textural elements in the fabrics and rugs, creating a grounded and soothing environment. Earthy tones, organic textures, and plants bring a sense of connection to nature, fostering a calm and rejuvenating space to find inspiration and focus.
The Coworking House • thecoworkinghouse.com
The Coworking House, or CoHo, is a three-story coworking space in Milford spanning approximately 7,500 square feet and offering private offices, meeting rooms, and an open seating area. The building, which is more than 100 years old, originally housed a bowling alley with the main floor for men and the top floor for women. Over the years, it has transformed into a bank, and office space. A standout feature is the beautifully preserved wooden staircase, a central element that adds charm and character to the building. The latest transformation was designed by Lauer Architects in Goffstown and the contract work conducted by Leal Construction in Milford.
