Curiosity Headquarters

Client: Curiosity

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

In collaboration with Carey Warman, Interior Designer.
Striking focal points, including a bold pink sculptural staircase that transforms from an exclamation point to a question mark, and the two-story “Curiosity Cabinet” showcasing quirky artifacts.
Historic features including exposed brick, wood rafters, and original concrete, complemented by modern shapes like arches and circular glass openings.
Flexible spaces including distinct huddle rooms, collaborative open areas, and playful furnishings that spark inspiration and support teamwork.

Design Award: 2025 Merit Award, Large Scale Interior Architecture – Cincinnati Design Awards

Architecture|Interior Design

Curiosity, a nationally recognized creative agency based in Cincinnati, partnered with SHP to design a new office space that would embody their bold, boundary-pushing identity while supporting their continued growth. Moving into a historic 16,200sf building near Findlay Market, the project is a testament to the power of adaptive reuse. The new space blends preserved architectural elements with whimsical, unexpected design features, creating a workplace that fosters collaboration, inspires creativity, and showcases the agency’s culture of innovation.

"There are a million things in life and in this business that we can’t control—but this is a place that we, and our people, can control and be inspired by."

– Jeff Warman, Chief Creative Officer, Curiosity

"To preserve the historic character of the building, we took cues from the existing space to make smart design decisions that would have a big visual impact."

– Jeffrey Sackenheim, President, SHP

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