Ruby Falls Office Headquarters

Located on Lookout Mountain, the new Ruby Falls Office Headquarters reflects a deep commitment to sustainability, legacy, and the natural environment. CSDG’s landscape architecture team worked in collaboration with HK Architects to design a site that seamlessly weaves the built environment into the iconic landscape of one of Chattanooga’s most beloved destinations.

The 14,500-square-foot mass timber structure is designed for LEED Silver certification, with sustainability driving decisions at every level—from materials to stormwater to viewsheds. Our approach to the site emphasized minimal disturbance to the mountain’s natural topography and vegetation, supporting the building’s compact footprint and environmentally sensitive orientation. Native plantings, preserved tree canopy, and strategic grading were central to our effort to create a landscape that feels rooted, resilient, and reflective of Ruby Falls’ 96-year mission to connect people to nature.

This new headquarters will serve as a flexible, wellness-focused workspace for the Ruby Falls team—one that honors the park’s history while supporting its growth for decades to come. We’re proud to support a project that introduces sustainable building practices like mass timber to the Chattanooga region and sets a new standard for nature-connected design.

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