Confidential High-Tech Client, Building 42

Workplace

ZGF worked as part of an integrated Design-Build team to deliver a 175,760 SF renovated, four-story office building for a confidential high-tech client in Redmond, Washington. As one of the first Intelligent Workplace projects, the design team worked closely with user groups to create a program that responds to various workstyles and fosters flexibility and transparency. Organized into neighborhoods by functional group, workspaces include open plan offices surrounded by breakout spaces with a variety of furniture and writable surfaces. Support spaces throughout the building include three themed specialty rooms per floor that encourage interaction and movement; relaxation rooms and libraries for heads down work. Hubs are located on each floor and include kitchens and informal dining areas. Adjacent to the lobby and near the center of the building, a large common space features dining recreation, and casual seating. Garage doors allow the space to be partitioned. A communicating central stairway connects all floors with the lobby and spurs spontaneous collaboration. Interiors emphasize materiality and muted colors native to the Pacific Northwest and artwork from the client's collection.

Location

Redmond, WA

Square Feet

175,760

Completion date

2017

Project Component

Interior design and space planning

The interior palette contains muted, nature-based tones and wood accents that reflect the project's location in the Pacific Northwest. Textures, rather than colors, are layered to create interest and capture the spirit of the outdoors. A preference for Pacific Northwest artists was given when selecting the artwork displayed throughout.

Recreation and relaxation rooms are located throughout the building.

A communicating central stairway encourages movement and spontaneous collaboration.