Interior Office Transformation for a Northeast Design Leader

Challenge

Minno & Wasko Architects and Planners — an award-winning firm known for thoughtful, community-focused design since 1995 — needed a workspace that embodied the same principles they apply to every project.

Their Lambertville headquarters required a complete interior renovation and fit-out to enhance collaboration, support team growth, and create an environment that aligned with their culture and values.

This wasn’t new construction. The challenge was transforming an existing space while:

• Maintaining business continuity during the renovation
• Integrating new systems, finishes, and work zones into an older building
• Honoring the design intent and brand identity of a highly discerning architectural client
• Coordinating trades and materials around tight urban-site logistics
• Ensuring clear communication with firm leadership and staff throughout the process

CB Construction Management was chosen not only for technical expertise, but for the values-based approach that mirrored M&W’s own philosophy.

Solution

Our interior renovation plan focused on elevating the space without disrupting day-to-day operations.

1. A collaborative, design-forward planning process
We worked closely with M&W’s team to translate their goals into a practical construction sequence — ensuring the finished space felt uniquely “theirs,” not generic office space.

2. Phased fit-out to maintain workflow
Renovation activities were staged to keep teams working safely and efficiently on-site. Noise, dust, and schedule impacts were tightly managed to protect productivity.

3. Enhanced systems and finishes for a modern studio environment
Upgrades included:

• Lighting and electrical improvements
• Mechanical adjustments and system clean-up
• New flooring, finishes, and material selections
• Refreshed meeting spaces, break areas, and collaboration rooms
• Custom millwork aligned with the firm’s aesthetic standards

4. Clear communication with leadership
Weekly updates, open-book scheduling, and field transparency ensured M&W always had full visibility into progress, issues, and decisions.

5. A values-aligned jobsite culture
CB Construction Management brought the same professionalism, respect, and craftsmanship M&W brings to its clients.

Principal Stuart Johnson shared:
“Their values aren’t corporate buzzwords. I can tell you firsthand they live and uphold their values to the highest degree. They are building something special, and it is neat to be a part of it.”

Results

Minno & Wasko’s headquarters now reflects the best of who they are — a place where creativity, collaboration, and community thrive.

Key outcomes include:

• A modernized studio environment that elevates day-to-day workflow
• Improved meeting and collaboration spaces for staff and clients
• Better lighting, comfort, and acoustic performance
• A workspace that strengthens recruiting, culture, and team cohesion
• An interior transformation delivered with minimal disruption to ongoing operations

The renovated headquarters underscores the firm’s commitment to excellence — not just in the work they deliver, but in the environment they create for their own team.

Takeaway

For design leaders, the workspace is more than an office. It is a reflection of culture, capability, and craft.

Minno & Wasko’s headquarters renovation shows what’s possible when values, design excellence, and precision interior construction come together.

CB Construction Management was proud to deliver a space worthy of the work Minno & Wasko do every day.