Culture

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.

Digital Classics

The post-pandemic data center boom isn’t slowing down, so how are hyperscalers, builders, and manufacturers keeping up? Join STO Mission Critical Project Executive, Jim DiNoia, as he discusses the influx of mission critical work with SVP of STO Mission Critical, Martin O’Neill, and Vice President of Data Center Engineering at Sentinel Data Centers, Nick Marzorati.

As the trend for more open, collaborative workplaces moves into the post-pandemic era, the feature staircase continues to add a “wow” factor to an office. But it’s also becoming more than a mere statement piece. Today, businesses use interconnecting steps as a unique design element to promote corporate culture, to encourage wellness, and to inspire collaboration and cooperation.