DBW partnered with a global semiconductor manufacturer through the continued expansion of its multi-state operations, aligning technical performance with the needs of the people who support it. The newest location in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, brings collaborative work and training spaces, employee wellness areas, and cleanroom necessities under one roof. DBW worked directly with leadership to coordinate design and delivery across the client's North American real estate portfolio, carrying a consistent approach from site to site while adapting each location to its own technical requirements.
Designed with client hosting in mind, the space opens with a monochromatic material palette, quartz countertops, and S-shaped linear lighting that gives arriving visitors something to remember. Beyond the front of house, private offices and quiet zones protect concentrated work, while ergonomic furnishings and a restrained palette keep the working floor calm. Acoustic strategies improve sound quality and privacy across work areas, reducing distraction during high-focus tasks. Clearly defined work zones accommodate a range of roles, schedules, and workflows as teams move between remote and in-person work.
Designed with client hosting in mind, the space opens on a monochromatic material palette, quartz countertops, and S-shaped linear lighting that gives arriving visitors something to remember. Beyond the front of house, private offices and quiet zones protect concentrated work, while ergonomic furnishings and a restrained palette keep the working floor calm.
Acoustic strategies raise sound quality and privacy across work areas, reducing distraction during high-focus tasks. Clearly defined work zones accommodate a range of roles, schedules, and workflows as teams move between remote and in-person work.
Early in the design process, the client emphasized the need for a space that would serve highly technical requirements while providing adequate room for discussion and training for international employees, all without feeling sterile or intimidating.
Using a high-contrast aesthetic that connects to the brand's clear push toward innovation, the design team found it important to identify areas where playfulness could be incorporated to balance the sleek nature of the design concept. Softening lines in high-traffic areas, locating the golf simulation room in the primary corridor, and utilizing customized lighting components allowed the team to answer a prevailing question in the design industry regarding spirited experimentation without sacrificing professional standards.
