The design team recognized the cultural shift from the traditional parent company to a more entrepreneurial, energetic business model that also highlights the organizations commitment to sustainability. An open concept plan was developed to support this philosophy.

The client’s paper provided an important inspiration — influencing texture, color, the choice of materials, screen elements, and lighting systems. Subtly changing carpet patterns, referencing the layering process of papermaking, flow throughout the space.

Project Name/Client: Neenah Paper
Design Firm: idea|span
Location: Atlanta, GA
Project Description: The client, a leading manufacturer of premium papers, commissioned the design of a 25,000 sq. ft. corporate headquarters. The project impetus was the client’s emergence from a global corporation as a new and independent entity.