Southstone Yards

Southstone Yards, a mixed-used development in Frisco, Texas, is currently the largest mass timber office building in the region. The Lighting Practice was tasked with illuminating the two-story atrium lobby and the facade. This seven-story, 242,000-square-foot building is designed to foster wellness and sustainability, with a wood structure that provides both a natural aesthetic and a healthier work environment. The owners envisioned a warm, welcoming space that emphasized the structural timber and its connection to nature. Duda|Paine Architects, the design architect for Southstone Yards, focused on creating a tactile and visual relationship with the natural wood materials, while The Lighting Practice complemented the design with warm lighting (3000K) to enhance the wood tones. This approach emphasized the beauty of mass timber while aligning with the project’s goals of sustainability and employee well-being.