Headquarters

Our new corporate headquarters showcases our design and construction capabilities and contributes to downtown revitalization.

The Main Street façade of Thompson’s corporate headquarters retains the charm and style of historic downtown Sumter.

Visitors experience a grand atrium flooded with natural light.

A rooftop garden and terrace was designed to remain invisible from pedestrians below.

Thompson’s corporate headquarters is at once modern and traditional.

The monumental wood stairs, ornamental tin ceilings, and wood trim were repaired and refinished in original finishes.

Hampton@Main

The original buildings (38,000 SF) were constructed around 1927-1930 as retail space. The final product creates a dramatic new corporate office environment while also preserving and protecting the original character of the historic components.

Original Detailing

The headquarters was constructed of heavy timber and brick masonry enhanced with cast stone and terra cotta detailing. During restoration, original detailing of brick and stone were hand-washed and cleaned where possible.

Rooftop Garden

A rooftop garden and terrace was designed to remain invisible from pedestrian traffic in the Historic District below. This “green roof” calls to mind a fully landscaped back yard with grass and plantings.

Interior Restoration

Interior spaces such as the monumental wood stairs, ornamental tin ceilings, and wood trim were repaired and refinished in original finishes. The buildings were enhanced as necessary for full code compliance with IBC 2006 Building Code requirements.