Abel Design Group transformed the Musket Corporation offices in Houston, blending bold architectural moves with cultural storytelling to create a dynamic, adaptable workplace that honors the client’s identity.

In this transformative corporate interiors project, Abel Design Group redefined Musket’s workplace by balancing architectural precision with bold storytelling. At the heart of the design is a newly installed winding staircase, positioned directly beneath the original. Preserving the building’s structural integrity while introducing a second stair required careful coordination, but the result amplifies the atrium’s vertical drama. Above, a cluster of cascading jellyfish light fixtures fills the three-story space with an ethereal glow, creating a striking focal point.

The client envisioned a hospitality-forward break room capable of hosting large LNG events, and the result is a dynamic environment that merges flexibility with atmosphere. A speakeasy-inspired bar incorporates raw concrete and industrial metal accents, while a sinuous banquette curves along the perimeter windows, guiding the eye to panoramic downtown views. A vapor-based fireplace, framed by suspended metal chains, anchors the lounge and visually connects it to the galley kitchen. For event adaptability, a mobile bar was introduced to easily accommodate catering needs. Overhead, a custom ceiling installation shimmers like natural gas in motion, tying the space to the company’s industry.

The boardroom design offers flexibility with mobile stone training tables and a high-contrast palette that sets the stage for the client’s art collection. Heritage is woven into the design through a glass-encased, backlit musket, honoring the company’s namesake. In the open office areas, ADG introduced custom color-branded graphics for each division of Love’s trucking, inspired by the smoke of a musket in motion.

Back-of-house areas align with the previously built workspace, featuring stark black-and-white accents for continuity. Collectively, the design delivers a space that is adaptable, atmospheric, and deeply rooted in the company’s identity, blending dramatic architectural moves with cultural storytelling.