Author: Beverly Daros
Building the workplace of the future requires precision, performance, and creativity. For Osmo, an AI fragrance pioneer, RC Andersen transformed a blank canvas into a dual-purpose space—an advanced R&D lab and a client-facing showcase where science meets wonder. From high-performance infrastructure to refined finishes, the result is a world-class facility that embodies innovation and elegance in equal measure.
Pavarini McGovern led the transformation of 25 Water Street into SoMA, a groundbreaking 1.1Msf project that reimagined a 1960s office tower as more than 1,300 modern apartments. Featuring a 10-story overbuild and 100,000sf of luxury amenities, this conversion represents the largest of its kind in U.S. history. The project’s success reflects exceptional coordination, innovation, and precision—hallmarks of Pavarini McGovern’s expertise in complex urban construction.
When organizations expand across multiple floors, one design question often takes center stage: should you invest in a feature stair? These architectural focal points can boost movement, spark collaboration, and make a strong brand statement—but they also come with budget, space, and design complexities. Drawing on our experience across industries, we outline the trade-offs and smart alternatives to help you decide if a stair is the right fit for your workplace vision.
By Nicola Forest, Head of Sustainability, Structure Tone LondonSustainability continues to be a hot topic. So now that we’re halfway through the year, we asked our London Sustainability team to reflect on the most unique and exciting initiatives they have been working on to reduce our carbon footprint so far in 2025. Here are their top four.1. Reimagine, Reuse, Repeat: Giving materials a second life On one of our Kings Cross projects, we worked closely with our strip-out and logistics subcontractors, along with Material Index, to reclaim and rehome a wide range of inherited base build and CAT A materials.Together, we diverted a significant…
Zero Waste Week, held annually on the first Monday of September, is a global campaign to reduce landfill waste, preserve resources, and protect the environment. This year, STO Building Group’s Sustainability team joined the movement with a special three-part Building Conversations podcast series exploring material circularity in the AEC industry.
From design through demolition, our teams are working with partners across the U.S. to reduce waste, repurpose materials, and push the industry toward a more circular future. Hosted by Jennifer Taranto, STOBG’s Vice President of Sustainability, each episode features conversations with clients, designers, and manufacturers on what’s working, what’s changing, and how to build a zero-waste mindset from the ground up.