Thoughtful programming and space planning are coupled with a bright white and light wood palette punctuated by Suffolk’s signature red color to create an environment that encourages collaboration, communication, and the use of cutting-edge technology.

Working with the client-builder, we maximized the design impact while preserving and salvaging many of the office’s existing conditions and materials to deliver an inspiring space within a condensed timeframe. Upon entering, the centerpiece red “loop” frames views of the San Francisco Bay and multitude of developments rising in the evolving SOMA district’s skyline, many of which are projects that the Suffolk team is working on. The crisp red hue and bold enveloping gesture of the “loop”—accented by glowing halo lighting fixtures and casual, flexible seating—serve the dual purpose of announcing the entry while providing a zone for intensified collaboration. In addition to the use of Suffolk’s signature red color, brand-driven graphics and messaging are subtly interwoven throughout the space.