In celebration of our 20 year anniversary, each month we’re sharing 20 of our employees favorite things -- from tools to travel destinations and everything in between.
This month we highlight 20 of the most popular construction projects built since 1996. Our team put their heads together to vote on spaces that display dramatically unique features, challenging and careful coordination and awesome partnerships with our clients.
It was no easy feat to rank this list. If we missed any projects you enjoyed working, please share in the comments below.
- What started as a retrofit to an old, tired
building quickly became the demolition
and ground-up construction of an entirely
new space.
ValueAct Capital
San Francisco | 36,000 sq. ft
Why we loved it
- Stunning eucalyptus millwork
- Cathedral style ceilings
- Metal panel ceilings
- Wood walls
Health Plan of San Mateo
San Mateo | 109,000 sq. ft.
Why we loved it
- An aggressive project schedule
- Amazing fitness center that rivals
most private fitness clubs - Main break room that feels like a fancy cafe
- Stellar client and architect creating a
seamless project delivery
Ooyala
Santa Clara | 63,000 sq. ft.
[See more photos here]
Why we loved it
- Cool design features
- Nostalgia effect: all the conference
and huddle rooms are named after
movies
Pandora
Oakland | 100,000+ sq. ft.
[See more photos here]
Why we loved it
- Themed collaboration areas with
bright colors and funky graphics - RADIO banquette seating that
illuminates when occupied - Voice recording studios
Workday
Pleasanton | 314,000 sq. ft.
[See more photos here]
Why we loved it
- Multiple interconnecting staircases
joining spaces for functionality - Sound-proof recording studio
- Collaborative team partnership
between client, architect and contractor
Yammer
San Francisco | 90,000 sq. ft.
[See more photos here]
Why we loved it
- 40+ different light fixtures
- An awesome all-hands collaboration /
game room / multi-purpose space - Sound room with Buzzi noise
cancellation panels
- An awesome all-hands collaboration /
Twitch
San Francisco | 82,500 sq. ft.[See more photos here]
Why we loved it
- Asymmetrical designed vortex hallways
- All-hands space with stadium style seating
- Custom designed, fully equipped bar featuring
multiple kegerators... still waiting for our invitation
to the party!
Playground
Palo Alto | 70,000 sq. ft.
Why we loved it
- Working with a rock-star project team
- Cool structural features like exposed
barrel truss ceilings - Hired a helicopter to lift HVAC units to roof
Lumina Sales Center
San Francisco | 6,000 sq. ft.
Why we loved it
- Renovation of a historical building
- Luxurious showroom with interactive
video wall and full scale model - Showroom reception area built to
replicate residential tower lobby
with fine imported finishes
Spectrum Equity
San Francisco | 11,000 sq. ft.
Why we loved it
- Reclaimed wood used
from a French barn - Live edge wood tables
- Custom leather banquettes
- Overall a stunning space
Tango
Mountain View | 54,000 sq. ft.
[See more photos here]
Why we loved it
- Graffiti artwork all over the walls
- Sliding board doors for meeting rooms
- Vinyl wood plank flooring
LiveFyre
San Francisco | 54,000 sq. ft.
Why we loved it
- Cave room for naps
- Raw steel media wall
- Funky fixtures
General Assembly
San Francisco | 26,300 sq. ft.
Why we loved it
- Historical building (circa 1920)
- Chalkboard and white board "IdeaPaint"
- Classrooms with glass storefront doors
Hortonworks
San Francisco & Santa Clara | 98,000 sq. ft.
Why we loved it
- Awesome lobbies with green tinted glass
- Free standing glass marker boards
- Super bright and colorful spaces
Server Farm Realty
Santa Clara | 30,000 sq. ft.
Why we loved it
- State of the art data center
- Received LEED Silver certification
- Extensive building upgrades
and a new exterior facade
- Extensive building upgrades
Walmart.com
San Bruno | 106,100 sq. ft.
Why we loved it
- Game room
- Fitness studio
- Seamless project delivery
Adam Zuur's Office
San Francisco | 300 sq. ft.
Why we loved it
- Imaginative design features
- Careful and tedious execution
- A priceless end product