NORFOLK SOUTHERN
Norfolk Southern is a railroad technology company that relocated to Atlanta, Georgia from Norfolk, Virginia. This new building houses a conference center, a special area to watch and monitor all Norfolk trains, a gym, a servery, a game-room, coffee shop, a day care, a company shop as well as office space for employees to work in.
The experience design team reinterpreted the concept of “thoughtful movement” and reinforced the design pillars originating from the Norfolk Southern values. The driving inspiration took bits and pieces of graphics on trains, train yards or even cross country rail lines.
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The Servery
The Servery is the in house food and beverage area. With multiple options including Sushi, Mexican and other worldly offerings. Along with a servery there is a game room within steps. Employees can relax and hang out in both spaces during a workday.
Notch8
Norfolk Southern’s in house gym and fitness facility. The name Notch8 comes from the railway system using “notches” as a way to measure speed. Notch 7 is the highest unit of that measure, thus Notch 8 would be kicking it into high speed or a 110% percent.
Stairwell Entry
Patterns were created for the entrances to the stairwell that connects the two main buildings on Norfolk Southern’s campus. The patterns are derived from the idea of railway aerial patterns and use a gradation of NS colors from their brand standards.
Dining Murals
Two murals designed for the Dining Room represent icons from Norfolk Southern history and current-day brand. Some of the highlights include Norfolk Southern-specific train models, Georgia references (a peach and state flower), and current NS technology.
