Material lookbook and selections for El Paso Water Works headquarters prepared for Lake Flato by WestEast. 

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The Architectural vocabulary of El Paso Water’s new headquarters draws inspiration from the city’s desert mountains, rich culture, and important history of industrial manufacturing. Centered on the conceptual themes of earth, landscape, and sky, each floor has a unique yet complimentary material palette reflective of the West Texas landscape. By pairing industrial materials like steel and concrete with artisan-inspired brick, contrasting earth tones with bright pops of color, and utilizing a flood of natural light, the building becomes the aesthetic embodiment of El Paso’s unique identity. 

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The completed El Paso Water headquarters successfully embodies the character and landscape of West Texas through a cohesive and culturally rooted design. Each floor showcases a distinct yet harmonious material palette inspired by the region’s desert mountains and industrial heritage. The interiors feature a warm, earth-tone foundation complemented by natural stone, brick, and wood finishes, while blue pops of color throughout the furnishings and accents bring vibrancy and visual contrast, evoking the sky and nearby waterways. Flooded with natural light and enriched by thoughtful material pairings, the building stands as a modern, welcoming workspace that celebrates El Paso’s unique identity and enduring connection to its environment.