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Architecture that Inspires

From our Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings to Fortaleza Hall and Waxbird Commons, our architecture reflects SC Johnson’s long history of innovative and inspired design.

A tall, circular, multi-story brick building with wide bands stands in a green area, surrounded by grass and trees, under a blue sky. A factory-like structure is in the background.

Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Johnson Wax Headquarters

Still referred to as the ‘Johnson Wax Headquarters’ based on the company’s name when it was built, our Administration Building was an office like no other and an architectural treasure.

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A spacious open-plan office features red desks and cabinets, arranged symmetrically. Circular skylights and white columns dominate the ceiling. The environment is modern and well-lit.

A design uniquely its own

Frank Lloyd Wright called the completed Administration Building an architectural interpretation of modern business at its best.

Miles of glass Pyrex tubing form the Administration Building’s windows

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Special brick shapes were created to achieve the curves Wright envisioned

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Pieces of custom furniture were designed by Wright for SC Johnson

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SC Johnson Research Tower

Completed in 1950, our Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Research Tower is a testament to creativity and an inspiration for famous brands like Raid® and Glade® that would be invented within it.

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Glass laboratory apparatus sits on a countertop with multiple connected glass flasks held in clamps. Surrounding are stainless-steel faucets, red cabinets, and large windows providing ample light.
If one is in mind to build, the building should be a good one or none at all. We don’t build for today, but for tomorrow.

H.F. Johnson, Jr.

Third-generation leader of SC Johnson

Fortaleza Hall: design that soars

Designed by world-renowned architect Lord Norman Foster, Fortaleza Hall is a contemporary partner to our Frank Lloyd Wright buildings and a celebration of life-changing adventures.

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A modern, glass-walled building with a large circular roof reflects the sunset. Inside, a red aircraft is visible. The structure is surrounded by a grassy area and trees.

History on display

In the heart of Fortaleza Hall are inspiring quotes that honour H.F. Johnson, Jr. and Sam Johnson’s influence on the company’s values and growth.

Pieces of sustainably harvested wood create a mosaic map from Racine to Fortaleza

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Square metres of precast white concrete depict rasterised images of Brazilian palms

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Species of plants are represented in the 15-metre-wide vertical garden wall

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Bringing sustainability to life

The newest redesigned building on the SC Johnson campus, Waxbird Commons, includes features like geothermal exchange and photovoltaic-wind lights to reduce campus energy consumption.

A large circular building with a flat roof is surrounded by trees and parking lots in a university campus setting, under a clear blue sky.

More architecture to see

Frank Lloyd Wright also designed a home for H.F. Johnson, Jr., called Wingspread. Located about 5 miles from SC Johnson, and now the headquarters of the Johnson Foundation, you can book tours through our site.

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Three men sit on wooden planks at a construction site, wearing suits and hats. In the background, buildings and workers add to the busy urban scene.

Frank Lloyd Wright and H.F. Johnson, Jr.: A Legendary Partnership for American Architecture

Frank Lloyd Wright and H.F. Johnson, Jr.: A Legendary Partnership for American Architecture
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