The renovation to the General Services Administration's Bannister Federal Complex was centered on improving the working environment within a converted warehouse, and includes a new atrium and revitalized office space. The solutions transcend the typical work environment using sustainable design principles and Workplace 2020 initiatives to enhance the life of the users with light, color, space and inspiration.

The first aspect of the renovation was introducing a new light well and sculptural element to guide natural daylight into the passageway below, providing a moment of space and light in an otherwise dark warehouse. Adjacent to the atrium, the Supply Service Regional Office space's design utilizes the benefits of natural daylight and openness from the atrium while maintaining a sense of needed privacy. Worker productivity has increased and absences have decreased since the space has been occupied.

The atrium skylight acts as a "Light Machine" that successfully lights the atrium and its adjacent spaces with natural daylight. As light enters the atrium, it is diffused, reflected and redirected through a series of screens, light shelves and colored glass. The resulting design transitions over time, changing throughout the day and seasons; introducing rhythm and movement to the previously listless space.

In the adjacent offices, a sculptural cabinet was built along the entire 90-foot entry facade between the office space and atrium. The cabinet acts in many capacities: a library, screen, seating area and identity for the office.