Harkins Builders, Philadelphia - The Verve Partnership

Workplace Strategy | Full Service Interior Architecture | Brand Strategy 5,000 SF
General Contractor :: Harkins

Changing an organizational culture is the one of the toughest tasks to take on. Culture is something that is built over years of interaction between participants and grows over time, people become comfortable, trust is developed, organizations thrive. It takes a significant event for culture to change, such as leadership transition, identity redevelopment, a major milestone — or even all three.

Upon the successful completion of the Harkins Headquarters (HQ) in Columbia Maryland, the Philadelphia (Philly) office lease was ending shortly thereafter. Using the same design principals integrated into the HQ, the Philly office is highly collaborative with a casual cafe and both open and closed meeting areas, all with high tech AV in order to collaborate with clients and other offices.

There are branded elements reflected in both offices such as the locally sourced wood ceiling, reception desk design and art work. The open work areas are similar to that of the HQ as are the finishes.

The result is a common brand between the two offices which creates a seamless culture that is connected aesthetically and technologically.

As a General Contractor we work with design professionals on a regular basis and your team continuously exceeded our expectations.

Scott Carr
COO, First Finish

We love showing off our space to clients and guest, even holding industry specific events, the space just works. The neighborhood planning is perfect for the way we manage our teams. AND, now, despite the pandemic is still working for us. We credit this to The Verve Partnership asking us questions that made sense to our business process.

David S. Rosen, Esq., CPA
Partner, Rosen, Sapperstein & Friedlander, LLC

Working with The Verve Partnership really showed us how designing from the inside out could make a lasting difference in employee satisfaction, improve the outcome for our clients and as a result, benefit our bottom line.

Dave Miller
Vice President, SE, Harkins Builders

When it came to the design for our new space, we turned to The Verve Partnership to create a client-focused, easy-to-navigate, design-driven environment. Their reputation clearly speaks for itself.

Steve Callahan
Supreme Orthopedic Systems

The comprehensive, knowledgeable, and creative approach to the design of our space has directly contributed to the success of our office.

Renee Lane-Kunz
COO, Shapiro Sher

The Verve Partnership are experts in the field and highly regarded in their industry. Their attention to detail is second to none. The team has well known clients and are able to deliver every time..

Denise Schoenberg - Avara
Business Development Manager

Their forward-thinking ideas about design, culture, brand and productivity are secret weapons that smart companies can use and will see the benefit today and tomorrow.

Doug Kaufman
AGM Commercial Real Estate

The Verve Partnership are true team players and always manage to foster positive discussions and bring the best out of others.

Dave Miller
Vice President, SE, Harkins Builders

Kelly and her team balance the integrity of outcome with a myriad of stakeholder demands. Add to that to the knowledge of, and passion for the subject matter...simply hire them.

Brett Hocking
Executive, APP Corporation Pty Ltd

Our space now truly embodies who we are and what we do.

Scott Carr
COO, First Finish

The Verve Partnership created a stunning and relevant design of our new office space. The space helps foster all that we do and inspires us to sell and people to visit our great destination and to experience all there is to see and do. It all starts with a visit.

Charles Jeffers
COO, Visit Baltimore

The Verve Partnership is the real deal. They exemplify professionalism on a personal connected level. Working with them was a complete joy. I look forward to future encounters.

Pat Erdenberger
Consultant