Garney Construction Offices – Kansas City

Garney is a contracting company specializing in large-scale water infrastructure construction, so their space is designed to support their boots-on-the-ground culture and draw inspiration from the concrete pipes at the heart of their business. Spaces include a central break room, flexible training rooms, technology-enabled meeting rooms, open office space, and crash pads for employees who need easy access to a place to rest between jobs. The most unique element of the new space is the transformation of three concrete water pipes into collaborative meeting booths. Each pipe weighs 18,000 pounds and houses cushioned seating for up to six people, a suspended butcher-block table, and interior lighting. The pipes are arranged playfully among informal seating near the front entry, highlighting the company's industrial heritage while providing memorable, functional meeting spaces. The design balances the rugged materiality of the construction industry with the comfort and professionalism expected of a modern workplace, creating an environment that reflects Garney's mission and supports the daily needs of its field and office teams.