Main Entry, Reception and Grand Stair

Tupperware Brands Corp.  

Visitors to the Tupperware Brands Headquarters building are greeted at the main reception desk situated in the center of a spacious arcade spanning nearly the entire width of the building. While the previous reception desk was dark and rectilinear, the new custom oval reception desk reflects the Company’s logo and offers an organic contrast to the building’s linear architecture. The desk features backlit white Sensitile panels accented with dark wood, mirroring the contrast of the opulent interior finishes of the entry arcade. Above the reception desk, a round floating ceiling features a custom logo-branded LED light fixture. Seating areas located on either side of the reception desk pay homage to Mid-Century design with custom-made, Mondrian-inspired branded wall art, and classic Platner chairs upholstered in Tupperware’s signature fushia color. 

The company utilizes the entry arcade as a “Hall of Fame”, lining the walls with recognition areas that showcase the achievements of top Sales Force Members around the world. Restoring the rare Rhodesian Walnut wall panels and white travertine floors throughout the space maintained the integrity of the design and created a perfect backdrop for the Sales Force “Hall of Fame” displays. Aging and obsolete ceiling, lighting and mechanical systems were brought up to modern standards using monolithic ceiling tiles and linear lighting fixtures which accentuate the length and scale of the arcade.

Located directly behind the main reception desk is the Grand Stair which leads up to the second floor C-Suites. The same design approach was taken here, replacing the original banister’s iron vertical posts with modern clear glass panels and creating an extended terrazzo-clad plynth at the base of the stair on which to mount the panels. The result remains true to Durell Stone’s original design intent while using modern construction materials and techniques.