A Media Company Makes a New Space Its Own

Project date:

March 2015

Geographical Market:

Brookfield, Wisconsin

Industry:

Media

Budget:

$75,000

Moving to a new 20,000 square-foot building gave Lessiter, a Wisconsin-based media company an opportunity to upgrade its space and its interior design.

The company publishes magazines, newsletters, websites and other media within the agricultural industry. The company leadership contacted Rightsize to PLAN and FURNISH the new building. One unique challenge for this project was incorporating various departments – ranging from art to accounting – and addressing each one’s unique needs.

The client studied current design trends and opted to place the 15 private offices in the center of the space, with two open areas along the walls for a total of 35 workstations. The project included two conference rooms, a breakroom, and collaboration and storage areas.

Rightsize incorporated brand colors and two-tone woods, in maple and walnut finishes, to make the space feel warm and welcoming. A floor-to-ceiling chalkboard wall in the breakroom also encouraged teamwork and creativity.

Rightsize demonstrated that focusing on an office’s aesthetic is a good return on investment. 

Wisconsin Bank

Geographical Market:

Glendale, Wisconsin

Industry:

Business Services: Financial/Banking

Employees:

20

Budget:

$60,000 – $70,000

When a Wisconsin community bank with multiple locations sought to move quickly into a new Glendale branch, Rightsize managed a quick, three-month turnaround from concept to completion.

For the newly acquired space, Rightsize handled space planning, furniture specification and procurement, delivery and installation.

The VIP+ Program maximized the budget and supplied the branch with brand new Performance furnishings for 20 employees.

The seven private offices and teller spaces were outfitted with Global furnishings, which struck a balance between traditional and contemporary. The newly planned reception space provides a warm welcome and includes comfortable guest seating and a relaxing lounge featuring Studio Q furniture. The transitional style features dark, rich finishes blended with a modern, restrained color scheme – beige with a nickel finish. Storefront glass runs along the front of private offices, creating an open, airy yet rich and comfortable feel.

Finishes incorporated the bank’s branding colors, including maroon and two different shades of beige. The end result expertly balanced a traditional feel, while keeping the interior fresh and contemporary enough to satisfy current staff and clientele.

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Giving Tech Entrepreneurs The Tools for Success

Project date:

January 2016

Geographical Market:

Beloit, WI

Industry:

Shared Office Space

Employees:

Varies

Budget:

$180,000

When Irontek, a Wisconsin startup shared office space company, opened in January 2016, Rightsize had the space well equipped for them to take entrepreneurs and their businesses from concept to completion.

Focusing primarily on technology businesses, the shared and private spaces needed to convey a modern, industrial feel and complement the brand. The company sought to attract and retain clientele to the 20,000-square-foot space with functional, innovative furnishings and a space plan that accommodated private and communal use.

“The company chose an old industrial building with great bones,” explained Workplace Solutions Manager Mary Toepel, “and although we updated it, we maintained the character and kept the look and feel intact.  From an aesthetic standpoint, it was stunning.”

Rightsize completed the project in less than six months, within an innovation budget, including all steps in the PLAN, FURNISH and SERVICE process.

The project included 16 private offices, open space, two “war rooms” and a conference room. Rightsize used a BLENDED SOLUTION including Global furniture with AV power and flip top table applications, pre-owned Knoll guest seating, and custom-made pieces from WOODWORKSPACES, including a copper and reclaimed wood desk that anchored the reception area.

The kitchen featured new counters but incorporated bolts and hardware to reflect the character of the building.

Rightsize included Value Added Solutions partner Daisy Chain Power for technology installation.

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Science and Research Facility

Geographical Market:

Milwaukee, WI

Industry:

Food & Beverage

Budget:

Innovation ($$)

A Private Office Space

Within the science and research industry, this facility was growing and looking to expand their office for additional employees and more privacy within and between workstations. They found that Rightsize Facility had the innovative solutions to meet their needs for growth, privacy and price.

The professional design team at Rightsize was able to find a furniture solution that met the facility’s expectations. Utilizing the team’s qualified design and space planning skills, the science and research facility and Rightsize worked side-by-side to move the project forward and come in under budget. The team procured workstations from Global Evolve and task seating from Global Vion. Given the budget savings, Rightsize was then able to update and furnish other areas of the office as well – a value-add when working with the budget-wise Rightsize team. 

Wisconsin Auto Dealership

Geographical Market:

Milwaukee, WI

Industry:

Automotive

Employees:

26-50

Budget:

Innovation ($$)

Giving Customers Comfortable Space

When a Wisconsin auto dealership created a new automotive sales and showroom space in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, they turned to Rightsize to assist in furniture selection and procurement. Understanding that customers need space to wait comfortably and meet privately with sales representatives, the Rightsize design team came up with a solution that would fit the space and the expectations of the industry.

The experienced team at Rightsize Facility worked closely with the dealership and VJS Construction services to provide new furniture from their Blended Solution that would complement the sales and showroom, and meet the requirements to create a functional, attractive, and branded space. Using pieces from Global Total Office, the Rightsize design team selected appropriate pieces for functional desks, ergonomically sound seating, and comfortable, on-brand lounge furniture.