CORPORATE ENVIRONMENT 2
JOHN McENROE

A tribute to the tennis legend's dominant career, his rebellious attitude, his artful approach to the game, and his enduring influence on the Nike brand.

The John McEnroe building on the Nike WHQ campus remained untouched for 30 years. It was no longer functioning for employees and was outdated.

As a lifelong fan of John McEnroe, this project was particularly special to me. To have the opportunity to give McEnroe himself a tour of his own building was a life highlight. Our primary objective in renovating the space was to pay homage to the tennis legend's dominant career, his rebellious attitude, his artful approach to the game, and his enduring influence on the Nike brand.

McEnroe loved the two-story neon sign we created for the atrium that read "You cannot be serious," his most famous quote from the time he disputed a line call during a 1981 Wimbledon match.

The "1984" library adjacent to the lobby was wrapped in the names of every player McEnroe defeated on his way to achieving his incredible 82-3 match record that year, a record he still holds to this day.

Inside the library, victory photos of McEnroe kissing his trophies lined the walls, and an oversized coffee table made of broken wooden racquets from the 80s paid tribute to his infamous on-court antics.

On floors two through four, we incorporated more memorable McEnroe quotes, iconic products and ads.

As with this building and several others we completed around the same time, we commissioned artists to create unique, timeless, and sport-inspired floor-to-ceiling murals, which infused the workspace with much-needed energy and soul. Working with artists like Revok, Bisco Smith, Pantone, Alexis Jamet, and Crystal Zapata was a true honor, and each brought a unique perspective to the project. Our investment in these "art programs" was successful in terms of their cultural impact while also being a more sustainable solution that used fewer materials than typical brand executions.

Creative Director
Courtney Blommer

Art Direction and Design
We Should Do It All, Evan Wilcox, Katie McKenney

Project Manager
Molly Georgetta, Mattie Fowler

Architect
Allied works

Workplace Design
Yeosaine Huggins, Jennie Perlmutter

Featured artists
Revok, Bisco Smith, Pantone, Alexis Jamet, Crystal Zapata

Custom light feature and table
Gallagher Design

Photography
Jeremy Bitterman

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