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ENCLAVE

Fargo, North Dakota West Fargo, North Dakota

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INTERIORS AT WORK

ENCLAVE West Fargo, North Dakota

Combining natural elements and modern touches, Enclave has created a space that inspires creativity and encourages growth.

This July marks ten years of Enclave, a development, construction, and property management firm specializing in multi-family housing, commercial, and industrial space.

“We saw an opportunity to do things a little

dream of ours to do what we do every day for

differently,” Morris said. “We take great pride

ourselves as well. You spend a lot of time in

in the projects that we create, each one

your office, so we wanted to have an impact

distinct with different features and a different

on the teams that we serve every day, to

personality.”

create an energizing, inspiring place for them to do their work.”

After a decade of putting immense care and intention into every one of their projects,

When it came time for furnishings, Enclave

they decided it was time to do the same for

enlisted InterOffice—a company similarly

themselves. Enclave’s new headquarters, just

committed to thinking outside of the box.

off Interstate 94 and Veterans Boulevard in

Workspace Experts Levi and Sheila Hanson

West Fargo, opened its doors in March 2021.

worked closely with the Enclave team to curate pieces that are just as unique as

They’ve been ten busy years: downtown Fargo’s 300 Lime, MedPark Medical Center,

At 86,200 square feet, their new

E.W. Wylie and Uptown & Main in Fargo are

headquarters is a far cry from the 550-square

just a few of Enclave’s more than 70 projects.

foot office where Morris and Meland began

“With Enclave, we wanted to show potential

their journey together, with plenty of room for

clients that you don’t have to look like

their team to continue growing.

everybody else,” Levi said. “Just because

And it all started when founders Ben Meland

the space.

and Austin Morris, just 27 and 24 at the time,

we’re in Fargo, North Dakota doesn’t mean

decided to leave their full-time jobs and shake

“We were two or three to an office at the Case

up the development world.

Plaza building,” Morris said. “It had been a

you can’t do things differently and stand out.”

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In addition to being visually stunning, furnishings also

spaces throughout the building. These areas were

needed to align with Enclave’s culture of care and

outfitted with an eclectic mix of furnishings in a

support. One priority was providing employees with a

combination of textures and finished off with an area

variety of workspaces.

rug. Some highlights include Herman Miller Canvas Workstations, the most flexible and adaptable office

“It’s becoming more common for people to want to

workstation platform Herman Miller has to offer, as well

move around while they work,” Meland said. “We

as accent pieces from Charleston Forge, Classic Home,

wanted to create opportunities for people to sit in a

Mercana, and Surya.

phone booth, a lounge chair with their laptop, or at a barstool.”

“One of our objectives and a request from Austin was to not use the same piece of furniture twice.” Sheila

Levi and Sheila strove to create a series of collaborative

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said.

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With this new space, Enclave wanted each element

The combined effect is an environment that both

to create what Meland calls “Instagram moments.”

welcomes you in and inspires creativity.

Before you even walk in the front door, you can see they have achieved just that. Morris and Meland

“If you’d have asked us ten years ago where we

chose to keep a silo and quonset on-site, remnants

would be today, neither of us would have dreamed

of an old farmstead, as a tribute to the people that

that we’d be here. We’re incredibly grateful to have

once farmed the land.

a supportive community, excellent relationship with partners and a tremendously talented team that

That reverence for the land can also be seen when

has made this space possible,” Meland said. “We’re

you step inside, from the light oak wood to a green

so excited to be where we are, and for people to

wall in the first-floor restroom created from petrified

come experience it.”

moss. These natural elements are juxtaposed with concrete floors and exposed ductwork, all washed in an abundance of natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows.

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INTERIORS AT WORK

FRONTIER PRECISION Bismarck, North Dakota

Bismarck headquarters—complete with 14 offices, a training center, and multiple meeting rooms.

“Bismarck is our corporate office. We wanted to make it a flagship presentation, something we can be proud of, something modern with all of the technology that’s available today,” said CFO Kevin Hellman. “We wanted to do it right, because we hope that this will be our permanent home.”

Frontier Precision needed all-new furnishings to fill their new space, and thankfully, Kevin knew just who to call. His brother,

As an industry leader in measurement technology, Frontier Precision has expanded from one location in Bismarck, North Dakota to over 100 employees across 12 states. When they needed a new headquarters to keep up with their rapid growth, they called InterOffice.

Kyle Hellman, happens to be a Workspace Expert at InterOffice.

“They are a company that does things right,” Kyle said. “They didn’t just put up a building. They didn’t cut costs. And I think that mentality is the reason for their success.”

Frontier Precision approached InterOffice with two priorities in mind: consistency and technology. It was up to InterOffice to select the pieces that would bring their vision to life.

Frontier Precision is an employee-owned company serving industries including construction, law enforcement, mosquito and vector control, and forestry throughout the western United States.

Since their founding in 1988, Frontier Precision has been headquartered out of Bismarck, North Dakota. But as Frontier Precision expanded to serve more customers in more areas, they also outgrew their existing facility. That’s why, in February 2021, they moved into their newly built

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“We wanted a consistent flow for all of our employees,” Kevin said. “Before, we had kind of a hodgepodge of different desks and furniture. We wanted a consistent theme throughout the building to create a clean, modern look.”

In order to create clean lines and a homogeneous atmosphere throughout the space, Kyle selected JSI Vision Series Desks and Herman Miller Aeron Chairs for all of the offices. A consistent, yet bold color palette also helps create a sense of unity within the space.

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I see our employees’ excitement in the training center, the pride they have in showing it to the customers that come in.

- KEVIN HELLMAN CFO Frontier Precision

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“We pulled the bright cherry red from their logo to use as a pop of color,” Kyle said. This red can be seen in accents across Frontier Precision’s headquarters, from the carpet to the chairs. “Most companies play it safe and order black, grey or earth-tones, so it was nice to go off the track on this one.”

As a company recognized for being on the forefront of technology, it was important for Frontier Precision to incorporate elements of tech in their space—especially in the training center, where they offer professional certified training to help customers utilize the solutions they sell.

“Our training center was a main focus for us,

Over the past 33 years, Frontier Precision has

because people come from all over to train,” Kevin

established a reputation as the forerunner of the

said. “That’s where our customers relate to us

measurement technology industry. Now they have

probably more than anything else.”

a headquarters that reflects their commitment to innovation, cutting-edge technology, and unmatched

That’s why Kyle selected Exemplis Movi Nesting

customer service.

Chairs and Herman Miller Everywhere Training Tables, which are equipped with power access and can be conveniently rearranged to meet the needs of each session.

“After decades in the same spot, it’s a morale booster,” Kevin said. “Moving is never easy, but I believe it’s worth it. Everybody is proud of their workspace and the company they work for.”

“It’s a clean look,” Kevin said. “I see our employees’ excitement in the training center, the pride they have in showing it to the customers that come in.”

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Unity Medical Center

For more than 110 years, Unity Medical Center and its predecessors (Grafton Deaconess Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital, and Grafton Family Clinic) have worked to improve access to highquality health care in rural North Dakota.

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for patients, which may prevent many rural North Dakotans from seeking care.

“We are continuing to grow our service offerings with a goal of keeping the community from having to travel for everything, either to Grand

Now, with a $20 million expansion and new

Forks, Fargo, or beyond,” O’Neil said. “If we can

furnishings from InterOffice, UMC is prepared to

feasibly provide here, we want to do that.”

provide care well into the next century.

Nestled in northeast North Dakota, the community-owned and operated facility consists of two clinics, one in Park River and one in Grafton, as well as an acute care hospital in Grafton. The 14 bed Grafton hospital is a 45-minute drive from Grand Forks and two hours from Fargo; according to CEO Alan O’Neil, UMC’s goal is to minimize travel

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In addition to four full-time doctors and nine advanced

a drive-up and drop-off area to provide easy access

practice providers on staff, UMC brings in providers

to patients; and upgraded patient rooms, which are

from outside facilities to provide specialized services

much larger, more private, and include many modern

such as orthopedics, oncology, obstetrics and

amenities.

gynecology, cardiology, general surgery and psychiatry.

“In essence, it’s a new hospital,” O’Neil said.

Unfortunately, their existing hospital was not able to provide suitable space for expanding service offerings.

For O’Neil, perhaps the most exciting change is the

After more than half a century, their patient and surgery

addition of a Clinical Education and Training Center on

rooms had grown cramped, their rehab services area—

the hospital’s third floor, which will be used for ongoing

located down a long hallway and up an antiquated

employee and community training. O’Neil described

elevator—was difficult to access, and their dated decor

this center as “bonus space,” which was made possible

did not reflect UMC’s commitment to innovation.

through capitalizing on a design adjustment which had the space originally slated to be flat roof.

“Our existing hospital was built in 1956. We’ve taken good care of it and upgraded whenever possible, but

“Healthcare is such an ever-changing, high-tech

we needed to do something different,” O’Neil said.

industry,” O’Neil said. “You’re always learning, teaching,

“Knowing that the present building was 60-plus years

sharing, and we just did not have adequate space to

old, we needed to do something significant. 60 years

do that.”

ago there was very little technology used in healthcare.

Now nearly all processes are technology driven.”

“Significant” may be an understatement. In August 2019, UMC broke ground on a $20 million, nearly 40,000-square foot expansion and renovation to the Grafton hospital.

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And all that new space calls for new furnishings.

InterOffice worked with the UMC team to create an environment where patients and their guests feel warm and welcome, but also confident that they are entering a facility committed to providing high-quality care.

“UMC often has patients and family that stay for extended periods of time,” said Sarah Huckle, Workspace Expert at InterOffice. “We want to make these people feel really welcome and comfortable by creating spaces that feel almost homey, not the clinical environment that you may expect in a hospital.”

This home-like atmosphere can be seen in every corner of UMC’s

selecting furniture for UMC. All Nurse Stations feature ergonomic

“I walked into the showroom, and when I saw it I immediately

Grafton hospital, from patient rooms to waiting areas. Each

desk chairs from Herman Miller.

pointed and said, ‘I think we have a spot for that in our medical

patient room includes a recliner and sleeper sofa from Weiland

library,’” O’Neil said. “InterOffice shared our vision. They knew

Healthcare. The sofa, which is equipped with outlets and USB

“Nurses don’t have much time to sit, so when they do it’s

what we wanted without us telling them and they made specific

ports, can be converted into three arrangements to accommodate

important they are comfortable and supported. The Nurse Manager

recommendations of the items they thought would work for us.

patients and their visitors: a three-seat couch, two seats with a cafe

selected the best of the best for the UMC staff,” Huckle said.

And they were right on.”

table, or a comfortable bed for overnight guests.

In the Clinical Education and Training Center, UMC’s top priorities were efficiency and technology. Modular tables and chairs can

The finished product is space that patients, providers, and visitors

These convertible sofas can also be seen in many of UMC’s waiting

be easily configured to suit a variety of needs: arranged into

alike can take pride in. When UMC welcomed their first patient into

areas, along with additional seating from Nemschoff. Many of

clusters for collaborative work, centered around one of five 85-inch

the new hospital this spring, she uttered a few words that O’Neil

these spaces include seating with a slight rocking motion, to

monitors for teleconferencing, or conveniently stacked to free up

will never forget.

emulate the feeling of a cozy living room at home. Comfort can also

space.

be found in the warm, neutral tones and soft accent lighting chosen for these waiting areas.

“She said, ‘Now that I’m here, I may never want to leave.’”

The focal point of the third floor is a high-top conference table by Herman Miller, hand-selected by O’Neil himself.

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Fargo

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