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Google
Santa Monica, California
Epstein teamed with Google on three fast track projects in Santa Monica to build creative workplaces for its Engineering and Sales groups. Key design goals were promoting Google’s culture, flexibility, cost containment, and sustainability. All three projects involved renovation of existing space, and ‘googlizing’ the space by applying Google’s brand colors and space standards. Whenever possible, existing workstations were re-used, upgraded, and reconfigured to match typical Google layouts.
Google wanted to preserve the feel of a start-up company and create a work environment that would be an easy transition from dorm life for the engineers hired from top universities. Function was more important than design so Google did not want fancy millwork or overly detailed elements. No architecture for the sake of architecture. Instead the space should buzz with energy, and balance privacy for intense work with open space and recreational space to wind-down. Cafeterias and catered meals are features at all of Google’s locations.
The projects included new lighting, new finishes, and coordination with specialty consultants for audiovisual and technology requirements. All three projects were completed on time and Google was able to move in on its original target dates.
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