Since its inception in 1975 by Lou Switzer, the practice has been providing workplace solutions through conceptually driven, community engaging, and technologically innovative design work.

The collective experience of our diverse leadership team provides a wide range of design, planning, and strategy expertise which are invaluable when creating environments of today and tomorrow. Our leadership structure underpins the practice’s continued success and evolution. Through our holistic project approach, we’re able to enhance every step of the design and construction process.

"Our trust in The Switzer Group's collective experience and creativity to develop a workspace design that matched efficiency and good taste to the needs of our organization without compromise was rewarded with a wonderful space that …

"The Switzer Group learned our unique space and operational needs and were energetic and engaged throughout the construction. They worked closely with the project construction manager and helped ensure our vision for the building attained."

Development of the design, architecture and experience for the ground floor Lobby and 20th floor Client Experience Zones showcases Watson IoT technologies, presents case studies and co-creates with clients.

When it came time for AMC Networks (AMC) to update its 10 floors of corporate headquarters located at 11 Penn Plaza in New York City, the American entertainment company called upon The Switzer Group to lead the multi-phase build-out.

In order to create a timeless and classically elegant feel for the workplace, The Switzer Group balanced mid-century modern furniture from the client’s existing collection with new colorful and contemporary pieces.

At Switzer, a thoughtful design approach is favored over a specific aesthetic. This teaches our people to focus on the client’s goals and needs resulting in leveraging our team's collective creativity, problem solving, knowledge and experience.

Inspiration is drawn from the tectonic of shipbuilding and steady movement of the Anacostia River to create unique elements with strong ties to place. The new, frameless entryway facade opens to the street allowing light and views into the lobby. A rough, neutral envelope, and plantings incorporate elements of the industrial riverscape. The form of a …

BBC America asked The Switzer Group to renovate their corporate offices at 11 Penn Plaza on the 22nd floor. Consisting of 22,000 SF, the client desired a stronger brand identity that reflected their quirky persona coupled with elegance.