Located in Hammond, Indiana in a recently completed commercial office building, the Federal Community Defenders Office buildout was guided by the client’s vision to create a work environment that was inspiring, light filled and modern. The open plan is organized around a circular reception desk that was accentuated by a circular floating ceiling and complementary light fixture. The primary design challenge was to fit a dynamic layout into an existing rectangular space, working around existing columns and other building elements. In the end, the layout includes a triangular-shaped entry/ waiting room that opens up to the reception area by means.