LMO Advertising

Baltimore, Maryland

After the success of LMO Advertising’s headquarters in Arlington, Davis Carter Scott (DCS Design) was engaged to relocate the firm’s Baltimore location. They wanted the new space to have its own personality while still reflecting the corporate design identity established in their headquarters.

The office is housed in a retail-like ground floor space in a residential building. It features 18-foot high ceilings with a two-story glass store-front that allows light and energy from the sidewalk to flood into the space. Designers used the unique features of the raw space to create a warehouse-like atmosphere. Exposed columns were retained as a thematic design element that enhanced the industrial aesthetic and reflected back to the lobby of the Arlington headquarters.

The existing glass storefronts, lighting fixtures and concrete floors were incorporated into the design allowing the team to meet an incredible $25/SF budget. Even graphics used to lease the space, such as a map of Baltimore on the floor, were used in a way that provided color and visual interest. The existing pantry underwent modifications to enhance usage and expand cabinetry. A large island doubles as a high-top collaboration area and space for entertaining. The same workstations and accent colors specified in Arlington were used in Baltimore to tie the two spaces together.

Usable Square Footage—4,652 SF