PROJECT PROFILE
Ampirical
Powering up.
Takeform brings graphic concept to life for energy sector business.
One Louisiana firm has made a mission of helping the energy industry power the U.S.—and Takeform helped them make their new HQ an energizing place to work.
Based in Covington, Louisiana, Ampirical designs and builds electrical substations, switchyards, and other infrastructure for customers including utilities, municipalities, industrial plants, electrical cooperatives, and independent power producers. In 2019, the firm broke ground on a three-story, 78,000-square-foot corporate headquarters to consolidate its offices around the St. Tammany Parrish, Louisiana, area.
As the building took shape, Ampirical's architect, Greenleaf Lawson, began working with the client on a distinctive look for the space. Ampirical envisioned a modern feel with historic, industrial touches that would reflect the heritage of the industries they served. Edison bulbs, distressed brick and metal, exposed infrastructure, and bespoke industrial-inspired custom furnishings—all reimagined for the 21st century.
Larger than life super-graphics, made possible with Amplify custom wallcovering, create a truly immersive experience for people moving through the space.
While Greenleaf Lawson developed some promising conceptual renderings, the challenge would be to bring them to life in practical, precise ways, from experiential graphics to a sign system to exterior branding.
Enter Takeform
Because Greenleaf Lawson understood the project's significant challenges, the firm turned to trusted partner Takeform—via Glen Jones & Associates and Southern Interior Solutions—to realize the client's vision. They knew they could count on Takeform's broad capabilities to execute every aspect of the job from start to finish.
“This project is a perfect demonstration of Takeform’s capacity to start with a loose concept rendering and take it all the way to installation and handle all the different elements,” says Hillary Misiti, Client Advisor at Takeform. “We received a design package from Greenleaf Lawson that was high-concept. Beautiful work, but it needed to be actualized.”
"This project is a perfect demonstration of Takeform's capacity to start with a loose concept rendering and take it all the way to installation."
- Hillary Misiti, Client Advisor at Takeform
Takeform brought Ampirical's project CAD graphics to life in a big way with Amplify window films.
Takeform graphic designer Jonathan McCray saw the challenge right away—and welcomed it.
“Greenleaf Lawson had everything laid out with a clear vision of what they wanted. It was up to us to implement it. The challenges included translating loose concepts into expansive wall and window graphic installations. We also had to bring intricate dimensional lettering to life in diverse spaces."
"Greenleaf Lawson had everything laid out with a clear vision of what they wanted. It was up to us to implement it."
- Jonathan McCray, Experiential Designer at Takeform
Ethos dimensional letters bring a powerful understated presence to inspiring quotes throughout the space.
From a spark of inspiration to reality.
Another unique challenge: realizing the A&D firm's dramatic vision for the logo installations and level designators on each floor. Greenleaf Lawson's renderings indicated large-scale, illuminated elements that would evoke the electrical industry's past and future through a mix of distressed and contemporary materials.
Ambitious custom-built illuminated level designators as envisioned by the A&D firm feature highly-specialized materials and complex fabrication.
Takeform's early prototype earns client confidence by translating the ambitious level designator concept into a feasible, cost-effective reality.
Engineering success.
Takeform worked with the firm and the client to engineer complex, custom-built units. The team also guided material selection and fabrication methods that would be both feasible and cost-effective. The process included the production of 12x12 inch to-scale prototypes for client approval. The scale models provided a sense of assurance before pursuing this significant investment.
The completed installation combines creative materiality and engineering prowess.
Level designators capture the long history of electricity with a blend of modern and rustic finishes, from oxidized aluminum to hand-painted textures that simulate aged bronze.
Creating the exterior brand presence.
Ampirical also had ambitious intentions for the building's exterior and surrounding grounds. To make a powerful first impression, the firm envisioned a bold stone monument to welcome those arriving at the driveway entrance. This intricate, LED-illuminated signage installation was custom built and fitted to the subtly curved stone wall. And echoing the monument, at the top of the building's façade, Takeform built and installed a sprawling sign from the Ethos line, also LED illuminated. Both exterior pieces involved precise color-matching to client brand standards.
Keeping all the players plugged in.
Takeform not only helped make the concept a reality, they also proved a helpful partner in coordinating multiple organizations involved in the development of the new HQ. Case in point, this timeline project required the coordination of multiple contractors to collaborate to complete the installation.
A&D firm Greenleaf Lawson designed a timeline wall to tell the Ampirical story, and Takeform devised a way to make it happen with Moxie.
“We had a lot of players in the game, including The client, the architect, the rep firm, and the dealership," Hillary says. “Making sure the right people were reviewing the right documents. Getting a flow for this project was hard at the beginning. Who was going to be looking at and approving what? Once we set the rhythm for the review process, it went well."
"We had a lot of players in the game, once we set the rhythm for the review process, it went well."
- Hilary Misiti, Client Advisor
Getting ready to flip the switch.
Despite the challenges of outfitting a new build amid a pandemic, Takeform orchestrated an installation process on a tight timeline. Some days, the firm was installing window films just one day after the glass partitions were installed. In the end, the project was completed successfully and made for an electrifying debut. An energized client, too.
Technical project schematics translated into privacy window films.
Bold brand color accentuates company values while window films depict an intricate project graphic and an illuminated overhead sign identifies a most critical space.
Understated dimensional lettering is contrasted by a dramatic custom wallcovering installation.
Want to make your big idea a reality? Let's talk.
See what Ampirical already knows about partnering with Takeform. We have the instincts to pick up on A&D firms' high concepts—and the resources to pull off the entire project.
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PROJECT PROFILE
Ampirical
Powering up.
Takeform brings graphic concept to life for energy sector business.
One Louisiana firm has made a mission of helping the energy industry power the U.S.—and Takeform helped them make their new HQ an energizing place to work.
Based in Covington, Louisiana, Ampirical designs and builds electrical substations, switchyards, and other infrastructure for customers including utilities, municipalities, industrial plants, electrical cooperatives, and independent power producers. In 2019, the firm broke ground on a three-story, 78,000-square-foot corporate headquarters to consolidate its offices around the St. Tammany Parrish, Louisiana, area.
As the building took shape, Ampirical's architect, Greenleaf Lawson, began working with the client on a distinctive look for the space. Ampirical envisioned a modern feel with historic, industrial touches that would reflect the heritage of the industries they serve. Edison bulbs, distressed brick and metal, exposed infrastructure, and bespoke industrial-inspired custom furnishings—all reimagined for the 21st century.
Larger than life super-graphics, made possible with Amplify custom wallcovering, create a truly immersive experience for people moving through the space.
While Greenleaf Lawson developed some promising conceptual renderings, the challenge would be to bring them to life in practical, precise ways, from experiential graphics to a sign system to exterior branding.
Enter Takeform
Because Greenleaf Lawson understood the project's significant challenges, the firm turned to trusted partner Takeform—via Glen Jones & Associates and Southern Interior Solutions—to realize the client's vision. They knew they could count on Takeform's broad capabilities to execute every aspect of the job from start to finish.
“This project is a perfect demonstration of Takeform’s capacity to start with a loose concept rendering and take it all the way to installation and handle all the different elements,” says Hillary Misiti, Client Advisor at Takeform. “We received a design package from Greenleaf Lawson that was high-concept. Beautiful work, but it needed to be actualized.”
"This project is a perfect demonstration of Takeform's capacity to start with a loose concept rendering and take it all the way to installation."
- Hillary Misiti, Client Advisor at Takeform
Takeform brought Ampirical's project CAD graphics to life in a big way with Amplify window films.
Takeform graphic designer Jonathan McCray saw the challenge right away—and welcomed it.
“Greenleaf Lawson had everything laid out with a clear vision of what they wanted. It was up to us to implement it. The challenges included translating loose concepts into expansive wall and window graphic installations. We also had to bring intricate dimensional lettering to life in diverse spaces."
Amplify wallcoverings scale up people's experience of Ampirical's space.
"Greenleaf Lawson had everything laid out with a clear vision of what they wanted. “It was up to us to implement it."
- Jonathan McCray, Experiential Designer at Takeform
Ethos dimensional letters bring a powerful understated presence to inspiring quotes throughout the space.
From a spark of inspiration to reality.
Another unique challenge: realizing the A&D firm's dramatic vision for the logo installations and level designators on each floor. Greenleaf Lawson's renderings indicated large-scale, illuminated elements that would evoke the electrical industry's past and future through a mix of distressed and contemporary materials.
Engineering success.
Takeform worked with the firm and the client to engineer complex, custom-built units. The team also guided material selection and fabrication methods that would be both feasible and cost-effective. The process included the production of 12x12 inch to-scale prototypes for client approval. The scale models provided a sense of assurance before pursuing this significant investment.
Ambitious custom-built illuminated level designators as envisioned by the A&D firm feature highly-specialized materials and complex fabrication.
Takeform's early prototype earns client confidence by translating the ambitious level designator concept into a feasible, cost-effective reality.
The completed installation combines creative materiality and engineering prowess.
Level designators capture the long history of electricity with a blend of modern and rustic finishes, from oxidized aluminum to hand-painted textures that simulate aged bronze..
Creating the exterior brand presence.
Ampirical also had ambitious intentions for the building's exterior and surrounding grounds. To make a powerful first impression, the firm envisioned a bold stone monument to welcome those arriving at the driveway entrance. This intricate, LED-illuminated signage installation was custom built and fitted to the subtly curved stone wall. And echoing the monument, at the top of the building's façade, Takeform built and installed a sprawling sign from the Ethos line, also LED illuminated. Both exterior pieces involved precise color-matching to client brand standards.
Keeping all the players plugged in.
Takeform not only helped make the concept a reality, they also proved a helpful partner in coordinating multiple organizations involved in the development of the new HQ. Case in point, this timeline project required the coordination of multiple contractors to collaborate to complete the installation.
“We had a lot of players in the game, including The client, the architect, the rep firm, and the dealership," Hillary says. “Making sure the right people were reviewing the right documents. Getting a flow for this project was hard at the beginning. Who was going to be looking at and approving what? Once we set the rhythm for the review process, it went well."
A&D firm Greenleaf Lawson designed a timeline wall to tell the Ampirical story, and Takeform devised a way to make it happen with Moxie.
"We had a lot of players in the game, once we set the rhythm for the review process, it went well."
- Hillary Misiti, Client Advisor at Takeform
Getting ready to flip the switch.
Despite the challenges of outfitting a new build amid a pandemic, Takeform orchestrated an installation process on a tight timeline. Some days, the firm was installing window films just one day after the glass partitions were installed. In the end, the project was completed successfully and made an electrifying debut. An energized client, too.
Technical project schematics translated into privacy window films.
Bold brand color accentuates company values while window films depict an intricate project graphic and an illuminated overhead sign identifies a most critical space.
Understated dimensional lettering is contrasted by a dramatic custom wallcovering installation.
Want to make your big idea a reality? Let's talk.
See what Ampirical already knows about partnering with Takeform. We have the instincts to pick up on A&D firms' high concepts—and the resources to pull off the entire project.
Tell your brand story: Solutions for every market
Architects & Designers | Healthcare | Education | Corporate | Libraries | Senior Living | Government
