Location

Sewickley/Wexford, PA

Size

14,476 SF

Completed

2025

A TRANSITIONAL BLEND

Located just beyond the front entrance, the boardroom presented itself as an opportunity to create a strong first impression for both guests and clients. It was envisioned not only as a functional meeting space but also as a showcase of Bill Few and Associates refreshed persona and aesthetic evolution.

The design approach honored the firm’s established sense of tradition by maintaining classic design elements such as wainscoting, hardwood flooring, and signature lighting details. Rather than dismiss these traditional features, the team chose to elevate them by incorporating a contemporary edge through layered lighting techniques, chic flooring finishes, and a striking ceiling installation that enhances the space.

By blending traditional aesthetics with modern design interventions, the boardroom now creates a thoughtful balance between heritage and innovation, capturing the transitional aesthetic the client envisioned while reinforcing the company’s legacy with an elevated, forward-looking tone that can be seen incorporated throughout the space.

A SPACE THAT SUPPORTS

Initially envisioned as a simple utilitarian space for storing lunches and grabbing coffee, the kitchenette quickly revealed potential to become much more. As the design process unfolded, the team saw an opportunity to transform it into a thoughtful destination—one that could support casual connection, comfort, and day-to-day functionality without demanding the scale or complexity of a full third space.

While not intended as a place for long gatherings, the kitchenette was designed to exceed basic expectations. Rather than simply house a refrigerator and microwave, the space features streamlined, high-performance appliances and clean, modern finishes that support efficient use. A small seating area was incorporated to offer employees a place to pause and to set down a bag, sip a cup of coffee, or catch a few minutes of morning news on the newly integrated TVs before returning to more focused, private work areas.

By balancing function with hospitality, the space shifted from a back-of-house amenity to a natural part of employees’ daily routines. Framed by two expansive window walls, the kitchenette also showcases panoramic views of the Pennsylvania mountains and allows all team members to share in a connection to the surrounding landscape.

PRIVACY FEATURE

Due to the functional need for privacy throughout the office, the central corridor became a defining element of the overall footprint, running the full length of the suite and shaping the spatial experience. Rather than allowing the hallway to simply act as a divider between offices, the design team saw an opportunity to make a unifying element that connects the workplace visually and experientially.

Design motifs from prominent areas of the office were intentionally repeated here to reinforce a sense of cohesion. Elegant wall sconces, first introduced in key gathering spaces, were extended into the corridor beside private office entries, creating a rhythmic, refined lighting detail. A continuous wooden floor border is mirrored above by wooden ceiling panels, guiding movement through the hallway and creating a sense of procession.

To address the lack of daylight beyond the private offices along the exterior window walls, the design incorporated glass transoms and sidelights at office and conference room entries. This strategic use of glazing allows natural daylight to filter deeper into the corridor and interior spaces, supporting a brighter, more open environment without compromising acoustic or visual privacy.

Built-in planters integrated into the wall paneling bring softness to the corridor, introducing plant life that supports biophilic wellness, improves air quality, and gently dampens sound. These thoughtful details transform the hallway from a functional passage into an intentional, connective spine that anchors the design language of the entire office.

SECURE AND RECEPTIVE

The reception area serves as the first impression for all who enter Bill Few and Associates. Designed with both visitor experience and staff comfort in mind, it was also required to meet key security needs. The design challenge lay in creating separation and control, without sacrificing comfort, style, or visibility.

Anchoring the entrance, the custom reception desk is flanked by a textured glass panel to allow for visual connection to the guest seating area, without feeling overbearing. Adjacent to this is a full-height, lockable glass door that separates the reception from the main office. Its sleek, modern form blends seamlessly into the space, offering a physical barrier without feeling obtrusive or institutional.

A key focal point of the reception area is a striking quartz statement wall, featuring dimensional signage that stands proud of the surface and is softly illuminated with an integrated wall wash, establishing both brand presence and a refined material palette. Additional design elements, including a curated display wall, tactile wallcovering, and elegant carpeting, work together to elevate the experience. From the moment visitors step off the elevator, the space feels intentionally designed to welcome, guide, and reassure.

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