Momentive Office Renovation
Momentive partnered with Pickering Associates to renovate approximately 16,000 SF of existing office space at their Friendly, West Virginia facility. The project transformed a dated institutional office environment into a modern workplace designed to support employee collaboration, productivity, and well-being. Renovations included the new office and conference room spaces, IT spaces, ADA restrooms, an Emergency Operation Center (EOC), and associated ancillary spaces. Exterior improvements incorporated exterior façade upgrades, glass curtainwall replacement, and canopy modernizations. The completed project was recognized with a 2026 Merit Achievement in Architecture Award for design excellence.
PROJECT DETAILS
Location: Friendly, West Virginia
Type: Renovation
Size: 16,000 SF
Contractor: BBL Carlton LLC
PROJECT SERVICES
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Structural Engineering
Surveying
Landscape Design
Construction Management
Project Management
Our Process
Pickering Associates prepared conceptual designs and worked closely with Momentive and the project team to define scope and transform the existing office into a modern, employee-focused workplace.
Following significant storm damage that displaced employees from the facility, the project team worked to create a workplace that would support both current operations and future growth. Pickering Associates collaborated with Momentive, Copperleaf Interiors, Franklin Interiors, and BBL Carlton Construction to develop a design that balanced functionality, employee wellness, and modern workplace expectations. The renovation incorporated flexible workspaces, collaborative meeting areas, updated employee amenities, and contemporary interior finishes throughout the facility, resulting in a vibrant environment designed to serve Momentive and its employees for years to come.
A key consideration throughout the project was maintaining continuity of operations while creating a completely reimagined workplace. The team worked closely with Momentive to minimize disruptions to employees and business functions during the renovation process, carefully coordinating construction activities within an occupied industrial campus. This collaborative approach allowed the facility to remain responsive to operational needs while transforming the existing office space into a modern, employee-focused environment.
Pickering Associates was awarded the 2026 Merit Award by the American Institute of Architects.
