The design team was tasked with creating opportunities for collaboration in a unified office experience, reducing spatial hierarchies, maximizing daylight and views for all users, and showcasing Webcorʼs craft and identity. Signature decorative lighting throughout is evocative of forms often found in the natural world, such as clouds and wind. Vegetation and plantings—including 130 SF of living green walls spanning two large installations—are integrated throughout, supporting the biophilic concept of humans’ innate attraction to connect with nature. The installations reinforce research concluding that vegetation-filled spaces contribute to a healthier employee experience by improving wellbeing, boosting productivity, and increasing engagement.

As a demonstration of the construction firm’s commitment to a healthy workforce, the office was designed to meet rigorous requirements for WELL Building Standards, and includes several wellness-focused amenities. A shower room provides a space to freshen up for active employees who utilize the building’s gym. Bicycling to work is encouraged by the inclusion of in-office bike storage. Two wellness/mothers’ rooms feature comfortable seating, mini-fridges, sinks, and locking doors, upholding industry best-practice guidelines for lactation rooms, and providing employees opportunities for respite throughout the day. Natural light permeates throughout the office, and lighting fixtures are equipped with innovative LED technology structured around circadian rhythms to optimize employee health.

Location: San Francisco, California
Lighting: Arup*
Architecture: Blitz

Certifications: LEED Silver, WELL Gold
Status: Completed 2018

Photography: Adam Rouse

*Yuliya (Savelyeva) de la Calle worked on the project while at Arup.