BLUE LABEL PACKAGING CO.

A family-owned craft beer labeling pioneer sought to create a creative workplace destination in rural Ohio that would attract regional talent while embodying their innovative spirit and craft-focused heritage. 

  • The solution centers on human connection through architecture. A transformative headquarters celebrates collaboration via a central two-story atrium that unites departments and dissolves traditional workplace hierarchies. The reimagined exterior features a welcoming entry vestibule displaying the Blue Label brand, signaling to visitors and employees that they've entered a space where creativity flourishes. 

    Inside, transparency and visual connection drive innovation. Open workstations flow into intimate collaboration spaces, while conference rooms and private offices support focused work. The circulation path between administrative and production areas fosters spontaneous interactions that spark new ideas, transforming how people experience their daily work. 

    Environmental graphics function as wayfinding and storytelling, weaving Blue Label's brand with visual references to the surrounding Ohio landscape. A dramatic two-story poster wall showcases client work, celebrating creative impact while inspiring employees daily. Throughout the space, carefully selected materials and signature blue create a cohesive experience honoring craft and attention to detail at Blue Label's core. 

    The revitalized facility became more than workspace. It's a community destination that transformed Blue Label's ability to attract and retain creative talent in southeastern Ohio. Employees report enhanced cross-departmental collaboration, resulting in more innovative product offerings and a 65% increase in bottom-line results. The headquarters now stands as physical testimony to Blue Label's commitment to rural economic development, demonstrating how thoughtful design uplifts entire communities by creating environments where creativity and connection thrive. 

  • Lancaster, OH

  • 2022

  • Work