Chicago, IL | 15,000 SF
Smokeball partnered with BOX Studios to refresh its Chicago office and create a workplace that reflected the company's evolution from a startup to a mature, established business. While preserving the energetic, collaborative culture that defines the organization, the design team refined the space with a more sophisticated aesthetic by reducing the prominent use of the company’s signature orange branding and introducing a more balanced, professional palette. Working within a modest budget, BOX strategically transformed the office through updated flooring and paint, refreshed branding elements, decorative lighting, and select furniture enhancements. The result is a vibrant, open environment that supports employee engagement while presenting a polished image that aligns with Smokeball’s continued growth and success.
“Working with BOX Studios was an exceptional experience from start to finish. They simplified a process that can often feel overwhelming and brought both structure and creativity to every stage. Their team is thoughtful, highly organized, and incredibly collaborative, which made a real difference in keeping the project moving and aligned. The final space reflects not just great design, but a deep understanding of how our teams actually work. We’d gladly work with them again.”
Ruchie Chadha | President | Smokeball
“It was a pleasure to work with the BOX Studios team on the Smokeball renovation project. There was a very limited budget to upgrade a very tired space, and the BOX team did a wonderful job of presenting a myriad of design options and plans that resulted in a sleek and modern-looking renovated space, all within the budget. The reaction from the Smokeball team and staff was one of “wow!”.”
Mickey Archambault | Consultant Project Manager | ACRE Project Management