Sisterson, a professional accounting firm specializing in audit, assurance, tax, and advisory services, relocated its Pittsburgh office to the historic Union Trust Building in downtown Pittsburgh. This move reflects key trends in the commercial real estate market, including the return to work with a mix of in-person and hybrid options, a "flight to quality" in office spaces, and the integration of enhanced employee amenities to make commuting more appealing. NEXT architecture addressed these challenges with a workplace design that maximized the value of tenant and landlord investments in high-impact areas such as the lobby, café, and meeting spaces.

The new office features a welcoming reception area, a work café with collaborative seating to accommodate diverse work styles, phone rooms, hoteling areas, conference rooms, perimeter private offices, and open workstation areas. Lockers in the hoteling areas provide employees with convenient personal storage.

Acoustics were a key design consideration, highlighted by a signature wood-look acoustic ceiling that adapts to the function of each space. In the café, the ceiling opens into a lattice-like structure, creating an airy and dynamic atmosphere. In contrast, solid acoustic panels in the conference rooms anchor the tables and enhance sound quality.