Today, we live in a time of accelerated change. Our global society demands efficiency, high productivity and 7×24 response time. Technology has enhanced our work process beyond belief, yet it has subliminally shifted our emphasis from face time to an attitude of “work anywhere, work anytime.” With nearly 100 years of serving communities and clients worldwide, Ellerbe Becket has provided some of the most unique design solutions and innovations that have supported changing workplace practices. Through all of this, as people, we continue to seek life balance and place an emphasis on wellness, flexibility, sustainability and diversity.

Our design teams are committed to improving quality of life through thoughtfully designed civic, commercial and workplace environments, supporting our clients’ continued desire to move forward in providing more efficient and aesthetic buildings and campuses for their employees and the communities they serve.

Ellerbe Becket has been providing architectural and engineering services to government entities for decades. Our civic practice has been focused on serving federal agencies, as well as states, counties and local municipalities. Projects range from office buildings to courthouses, to workplace interiors and public spaces. We are committed to designing public architecture that is for the people. Community values, traditions and history have a pivotal role in the ultimate design and character of civic architecture. We seek appropriate, unique and innovative solutions to the issues of each client, building program, site and community.

Ellerbe Becket is a recognized leader in the design of complex, urban projects. We understand the complexity and the necessary process to produce livable and sustainable urban environments. For nearly 100 years, the firm has made lasting design contributions to the cities around the country and around the world. Our work in downtown Minneapolis on three blocks along Nicollet Mall has been a catalyst for positive change in this district – supported by architecture that is unique in its own character but fits in with their context. The mixed-use Kingdom Centre development serves as a landmark for the city of Riyadh and as a differentiating symbol for our client.

From our decades of experience in design of office buildings, we are well aware that every major corporation around the world continues to evolve. Facilities need to continue to evolve to meet an organization’s needs well into the future, and we know that simple buildings will adapt more effectively over time better than complex buildings. Our approach to the design of office buildings strives to enhance productivity, support the attraction and retention of the best employees and reflect an organization’s culture and brand.

Ellerbe Becket offers deep expertise in the design of interior workplace environments. Our approach takes into consideration future change while at the same time aligning with our client’s business goals and objectives. We design environments that create a sense of place and community for employees while reflecting the core values, culture, and image of our client organization. We pursue a deep understanding of all aspects of our clients’ businesses in order for the design to accomplish these goals. Inherent in our approach is an emphasis on and support of ongoing research of industry and global trends. In a world of continuous change and exponential technological advancements that affect how we work, we strive to connect the past, present and future in our design solutions.