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WorkDesign Magazine: NELSON Worldwide Gives Corix A Colorful Chicago Headquarters

​Corix tasked NELSON Worldwide with renovating their new corporate headquarters in downtown Chicago, Illinois. The company, dedicated to the implementation of sustainable water, wastewater, and energy utility infrastructure solutions, was relocating from their suburban headquarters to the new downtown Chicago location to improve the recruitment and retention of employees.

NELSON transformed their new offices to create an entirely different atmosphere from their previous space. Corix’s original offices were compartmentalized with minimal opportunities for collaboration. In contrast, the new space utilizes fewer private offices creating a more transparent environment, while functional furniture and moveable walls create natural partitions while still offering opportunities for collaboration. Read more here.

ARCHITECT: Ferrara Candy Company

When Ferrara Candy Company planned to relocate from the suburbs to downtown Chicago’s central business district, they partnered with NELSON Worldwide to renovate their office space within Chicago’s Old Main Post Office building. We were tasked with designing a space that would accommodate growth and flexibility and support the unique aspects of Ferrara’s diverse brand portfolio, all while honoring the history of the building. Read more here.

Building Operations Management: Lighting Strategies for Occupant Health

Windward Engineers and Consultants’ new office workspace caters to different work styles with huddle rooms, phone booths, flexible furniture and outdoor space. Above all, however, the facility focuses on employee health and wellbeing.

Windward worked with NELSON Worldwide to include a lighting strategy that addresses mental health. Read more here.