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U.S. Venture - Headquarters

Scope: Renovation | Area: 280,000 sq ft | Completion Date: September 2026

Seeking a building solution that could accommodate all associates under one roof, U.S. Venture leadership purchased the historic 222 Building in downtown Appleton with the goal of renovating and transforming it into their new corporate headquarters.

When selecting their design and construction partner, U.S. Venture again turned to Hoffman, who had designed and built their previous corporate headquarters in Kimberly, Wisconsin. Critical elements of the nearly 280,000 square foot renovation of the 222 Building included significant historic preservation work and coordination, the planning for and execution of the project phasing within a partially occupied building, and a unique design solution developed to transform an older, multi-tenant office building into a modern, single-occupant building with state-of-the-art amenities. 

The 222 Building’s first floor, which showcases the building’s historic marble interior finishes, features a main business lobby and waiting lounge, meeting rooms and offices, and a large social gathering space adjacent to two 75-person training rooms. The second floor underwent significant modifications and now houses a private fitness suite and weight room with new changing/locker rooms, as well as the Community Table, a private cafeteria for U.S. Venture associates. 
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"Hoffman was on top of things throughout the whole project. I thought the design of the building was fabulous. I had some really good construction management team members from Hoffman on this project."

Bob Huss

Director of Facilities & Security

Floors three through ten operate as standard office environments, complete with open-office areas, private offices, board/conference rooms, social spaces and kitchenettes, quiet rooms, and mothers/nursing rooms, and feature a variety of furniture types and systems to accommodate all working styles and privacy requirements.

The building’s eleventh floor has undergone the most impressive transformation, morphing from a dirty, dusty, and dark storage area into a sophisticated private social lounge for U.S. Venture associates, complete with a fireplace, bar, and a variety of seating options for small gatherings. The building’s exterior saw limited modifications, with the most noteworthy work being the addition of a two-story outdoor patio, whose first level can be enjoyed by the community.