The design is emblematic of a shift in creating a dynamic work environment that is typically secondary for R&D facilities. Prioritizing functionality, choice and a sense of belonging, it represents the first Supernal R&D office in Fremont, California and was meant to set the stage for cultivation of the Supernal culture – ‘A place that welcomes, inspires, and is better than home.’
Set in a large, nondescript warehouse, the office space feels expansive, with high ceilings, natural light, and plant life woven throughout. One of the key features is the ‘command center,’ a large central gathering space bookended by bleachers and bridged by a mezzanine. This employee hearth provides an airy space upon entering from the lobby and provides a space for all-hands meetings and events. Flexible furniture and folding glass walls provide additional adaptivity for the employees to choose what office function they need. The mezzanine connects the bleachers and offers unparalleled views to the command center and the mountains in the distance.
The main open office is designed to resemble a cityscape with the built environment undulating across the space. Team hubs, called ‘Homerooms’ create spaces to collaborate and relax together. There are also flexible work areas, where teams can shape their environment to how they need to work using moveable furniture, integrated technology, and flexible whiteboard configurations.
