City of Sandy Springs

A data-driven strategy engagement established priorities around access, operations, workstyles, and identity. IA translated those findings into concept plans and a coordinated design language inspired by the water, clay, earth, and stone of local springs. That language extends from workplace and public interiors into a robust wayfinding system spanning site, exterior, garage, and interior environments. Twelve signage types create a consistent family of visual cues and landmarks, helping residents, visitors, and employees understand where they are and where to go while reinforcing a distinct sense of place.

Multiple government entities and public functions occupy the vertical center, making circulation and access central to the operating model. Community Development, Public Works, and other resident-facing departments are placed on lower levels for convenient service. Above, low workstations, shared layout tables, and a universal private-office approach support collaboration and future change across departments. A monumental stair clarifies movement through the lobby while giving the public realm a recognizable center. The planning connects staff and residents without blurring security boundaries. By organizing services around how people arrive and work, IA helped transform a collection of programs into a cohesive civic workplace designed to remain useful as the city evolves.