Office

Prefab Office HQ Design

· July 21, 2025 ·

The innovative work of James R. Meyer Architecture, combined with the many time-tested attributes of pre-engineered metal buildings from EcoSteel, has resulted in a head-turning design for an office building envisioned for a hilltop in Manhattan Beach.

The building, featuring a series of five glass-fronted, two-story components each standing beneath its own separate gable roof, was designed by architect James R. Meyer for EcoSteel with several thoughts in mind. “I wanted to do it with steel because of the cost, speed of assembly and other considerations,” Meyer said recently.

The design prioritized functionality in additional ways. For instance, the structure’s floor-to-roofline front windows beckon abundant natural light into the deepest recesses of the building’s interiors. The incorporation of light brown vertical wooden slats on the side and parts of the front of the structure imbue the building with a warm, natural feel. And the handsome dark grey steel cladding not only provides fire-resistance, durability and construction ease, but serves as an arresting counterpoint to the prominent windows.

Los Angeles-based architect Meyer is no stranger to the advantages of steel — including energy efficiency and long-term durability — that have long served as EcoSteel trademarks.

“I’ve known Joss Hudson and EcoSteel for some time now; we’ve built multiple projects together,” Meyer said, referring to a 1960s-era home of redwood tongue-and-groove siding that was deconstructed and rebuilt around a metal structure in Manhattan Beach, as well as a rebuild of a fire-ravaged residence north of the San Fernando Valley.

“Since then, we’ve worked on several projects,” Meyer continued. “We’ve designed a hotel project in Rancho Mirage, and we’re doing another fire rebuild (JOSS: He thinks in Montecito), as well as a food court in Redondo Beach. This is ready to be permitted with construction hopefully to be started this summer.”

Meantime, the Meyer-EcoSteel collaboration has delivered an office building design that, when constructed, should be a key selling point in any employer’s attempt to persuade staff to give up remote work and return to the office on a full-time basis.

Keller Williams Office for Brody Broker Team

· January 11, 2022 ·

The Brody Broker Team with Keller Williams Olympic in Sequim, Wash. is growing rapidly. For reasons ranging from energy efficiency to timing, owner-CEO Brody Broker has chosen a steel building from EcoSteel to provide offices for his quickly-expanding team. The new single-story, 9,200-square-foot building will feature brick red and steel gray exterior colors with a medley of dark accents included.

Broker liked EcoSteel’s willingness to work with his team to create the design, along with its ability to produce a cost estimate within days of receiving the architect’s design. He estimates the process would have taken a month longer using a traditional builder.

Broker’s choice of an EcoSteel building rested on several key considerations. The first was simplified, low cost construction, reducing the number of trades involved and dispensing with need for interior drywall. A second is lower maintenance. Steel is an inorganic material impervious to warping, rotting, splitting, cracking or termites, meaning maintenance is limited to power washing and cleaning of gutters.

A third is resistance to Mother Nature’s growing wrath, evident in natural disasters. Steel structures are proven less impacted by natural disaster than traditional materials. A fourth is energy efficiency made possible with the thermal insulated wall panels that do away with interior structural members and eliminate thermal bridging.

With his new building’s completion, Broker will increase his staff from 75 to 100. His experience to date has convinced him he’ll use EcoSteel’s services to build additional structures in the future. “EcoSteel has been great,” he says.

Custom Steel & Glass Office

· May 22, 2021 ·

Class A Northern Steel office building – prefab modern commercial design with Marine Grade components for coastal environment. Fire Rated Building Systems + Termite Free Construction technology provide generations of enjoyment. Completion time in less than six months.

Lewes, Delaware

The Northern Steel Business Center is a prefab commercial building that is located in Lewes Delaware. It was built to house the Northern Steel International corporate office and showcase the simplistic efficiencies of embracing metal office buildings and an all steel approach to design and construction of commercial buildings. The engineered theme is intended to convey a Contemporary Marina style of prefab office building to complement the coastal surroundings. Harsh Nor-Easter storms dictated the Standing Seam roof design. Aluminum framed LowE glass and steel framed exterior canopies and cupolas provided the final trim to complete the nautical theme of the commercial steel building.

Project Details

2 Story 24,000 SF Class A Office Building
Custom stairs, railings and exposed interior elements
Extremely Energy Efficient
All Steel Construction Mandate: No Lumber Allowed in any structural or cladding components.
Aluminum framed low-E glass
Steel framed exterior canopies and cupolas

Modern Design Pet Hotel

· May 4, 2021 ·

With prefabricated steel construction, the sky is truly the limit in terms of the applications and uses of our steel structures. We were so excited to work with Best Friends Pet Hotel to create prefabricated insulated steel buildings designed to house and care for beloved pets.

For this project, we manufactured high quality insulated steel roof and wall panels that ensure our furry friends enjoy optimal indoor temperatures all year long. The facility managers enjoy the benefit of minimizing heating and cooling loss due to drafts thanks to the airtight thermal envelope on the interior of the structure.

The Pet Hotel ensures that both cats and dogs receive the best possible care in environments that are suited to their natures. Dogs in this pet hotel are given the opportunity to run and socialize with plenty of indoor and outdoor space. Likewise, the cats relish their quiet sanctuary away from the dogs. Whether they’re coming for overnight boarding, a day at the salon, or for doggy daycare, they are guaranteed to be comfortable, safe, and to have fun.

This modern, clean facility certainly puts both animals and animal lovers at ease. Its large windows let in plenty of natural sunlight and its cozy details, such a barn door, and wood finishes, complete the picture of a premium pet hotel. Doggy Village even offers spacious two-bedroom suites with lambswool bedding, premium meals, and daily room service! Cats enjoy multi-story condos and their own cat-approved amenities. After a stay at the Pet Hotel, these lucky animals may never want to leave.

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The most important aspect of this building project, aside from the quality of care, is the animals’ safety. Our prefabricated steel buildings are engineered to meet or exceed local codes and are fire, earthquake, hurricane, and flood-resistant, so pet parents can rest easy knowing that their furry friends are in the best possible care.

If you are intrigued by the custom possibilities that prefabricated steel buildings can offer, give us a call today at (800) 587-6604 or provide your information here.

Office Project

· March 11, 2020 ·

A steel building from EcoSteel is an efficient solution for an office or medical building. Every office comes with its own unique design elements, and you’ll work with our experienced team to create a facility that reflects those needs. These metal office buildings are built to house a significant number of employees, which means they need to be efficient, durable, and safe. From function to aesthetics, you won’t beat an Ecosteel building system. Combining durability with fast and easy installation, EcoSteel insulated and non-insulated sheathing panels are designed for use with virtually any exterior cladding to create a complete backup wall solution.

EcoSteel’s metal roofing and wall products are made using innovative design and manufacturing processes to ensure the highest quality and strength. Metal roofing is noncombustible, hail resistant, does not absorb water, and is environmentally friendly, helping businesses in the healthcare industry to save on maintenance and energy costs. Large medical facilities, community health centers, optometrist offices and dental offices are just a few examples of healthcare facilities that use Ecosteel’s building systems.

Office, medical, banking, and manufacturing buildings value savings and efficiency, which is why architects specify EcoSteel’s exterior metal panel systems. With excellent cost-efficiency and sustainability in addition to countless customizable, fully-integrated components, EcoSteel’s high performance exterior metal products reflect the innovation and efficiency of the companies within.