Law firms across the country are rethinking their workplaces, shifting from tradition-bound environments to agile, experience-driven spaces that reflect new ways of working. With hybrid schedules reshaping occupancy patterns and a renewed focus on culture, forward-thinking firms are using design to drive efficiency, attract talent, and strengthen client connection. Saul Ewing is among those leading the charge.

After more than fifty years in the same Center City address, Saul Ewing recognized its relocation as a moment to reimagine what a law firm office could be. Determined to set a new precedent, the firm sought to reduce its footprint by over 30%, support hybrid collaboration, and create a space that would both embody its forward-thinking culture and elevate the workplace experience.

Guided by Saul Ewing’s clear vision, D2 translated the firm’s goals into a high-performing environment that challenges convention. Leveraging the building’s shared amenity center allowed the firm to reduce internal conference and event space without compromise, a bold operational move that maximized efficiency and flexibility. Within the firm’s three-floor suite, glass-front offices, strategic transparency, and rhythmic wall shifts create a visual openness that belies the traditional private-office layout. Natural light reaches deep into the plan, and flexible gathering areas, including a connected lunchroom and boardroom with skyline views, embody the firm’s emphasis on community and collaboration.

To express Saul Ewing’s distinctive identity, bold color, pattern, and texture were introduced to reflect confidence and individuality, a physical manifestation of the firm’s progressive spirit.

The result is a 40% smaller footprint that delivers greater functionality, flexibility, and impact. The new workplace pairs tradition with personality, efficiency with vitality, and focus with connection. Saul Ewing has not only redefined its own workplace but has set a new standard for what a modern law office can be.