Thysse (pronounced Tie - See) is a family-owned printing and marketing services company. Founded in 1941 as a small print shop, it has grown and expanded into a wide range of services such as commercial printing, direct mail, packaging, and graphic design. Having undergone several building and service expansions over the years, in 2020 the business consolidated to a new, 95,000 square foot state-of-the-art headquarters located in Oregon, Wisconsin.

The Thysse Campus utilized tilt-up concrete construction for much of the facility, open end panels are infilled with glass to enhance views and optimize daylight. The glass is surrounded with orange metal (illuminated at night, creating a dramatic effect) that accentuates the company’s brand identity. On the south side where the building faces the watery marsh, angled inset space provides shaded outdoor patio areas on the first and second levels. Expansive open interior spaces were included to encourage collaboration between employees, as well as enhance comfort, productivity, and overall experience.

Premium quality luminaires from Solid State Luminaires and FC Lighting were utilized on this successful project, handled through Enterprise Lighting & Controls. SSL’s tough IP66-rated Exterior Cove luminaires were used in the outdoor patio areas. The distinctive, architecturally designed Interior Cylinders from SSL were utilized in numerous interior spaces; as well as the reliable Exterior Cylinders from FC Lighting providing safe illumination for outdoor spaces.

With a core focus on brand identity, Ryan Frank at OPN Architects designed the new corporate headquarters to visually communicate the passion of the Thysee brand. The project was awarded First Place in the Corporate (over 25,000 square foot) category by the International Interior Design Association’s Wisconsin chapter. The contractor was Feiner Electric located in Sun Prairie, WI. Photo by Alex Michl, OPN Architects.

We invite you to bring your visions to light! Visit our new website, click the products links below, or call Solid State Luminaires at 800.900.1730 for nearly infinite solutions to your dramatic lighting applications!