The Archer Group has moved to a new land larger office in the Courthouse Square building, the former AIG building off King Street.
Space will house nearly 80 professionals at the marketing communications company.
With the addition of numerous collaboration spaces, collision points, breakout areas with cozy finishes, and even a speakeasy-style lounge area, the new space fosters camaraderie and creativity among its employees, a release stated.
Archer now has 27,000 square feet of office space—nearly double the size of its former headquarters.
The agency has signed a 10-year, six-month lease with AIG. Terms were not announced.
NELSON, a national firm with and an office in Wilmington, was the architect.
“When we imagined the office, we wanted to create a space where professionalism and creativity could collide to drive our agency forward, and I think we’ve more than accomplished this goal,” said Mike Derins, CEO of The Archer Group. “After only a few days in the space, we’re already seeing more interaction among teams, collaboration on projects, people gathering together for lunch, and an immediate impact on our creative energy. Clients will benefit, too, and they’ll get to visit our exciting new office space.”
An upgraded lab space will showcase the agency’s new projects, display solutions, digital signage, touchscreens, and virtual reality and augmented reality technologies.
“The space provides room to grow in every department,” said Derins. “As the digital landscape changes, we want the flexibility to add to departments when needed, without our floor plan restricting us.”
New employee perks come along with the new location, including close proximity to I-95 and the train station, on-site underground parking, a newly renovated front entrance, and upgrades throughout the building.
Other features include: Features and amenities to enhance company culture and offerings include:
- Kitchen, including a full bar with beer and wine refrigerators
- 10 conference rooms
- 8 breakout rooms for brainstorming and informal meetings
- Large common area with stadium seating
- Coffee bar for clients
- Outdoor seating with grassy area for lawn games
- Weekly food trucks
- Plans for building a fitness center and on-site café
The new office is in Courthouse Square, a multi-tenant, 10-story high rise in downtown Wilmington. The new location is near Archer’s old office at 233 North King Street.
