Ogilvy & Mather Office 229
Culver City, California, USA
Completion: 2011
Ogilvy & Mather’s Los Angeles office is in an
Ogilvy’s people use large work boards
iconic warehouse building in the Hayden Tract
for sharing information in natural, casual
area of Culver City, which features a series of
discussion areas. The design gives
dramatic, radically contemporary buildings.
these boards center stage in the space, acknowledging their importance to the
The office design mimics the architecture
agency's work processes.
of the neighborhood and supports the advertising agency's culture. The demolition
With an open plan, lots of sunlight and multiple
of a signature tunnel entrance opened up the
settings for meetings, the space encourages
reception area and created space for naturally
the collaboration and teaming that are critical
lit work areas and conference rooms. Daylight
to Ogilvy's creative process.
from a glass front and skylights fills the workplace. The design features bold images from the agency’s history.
◄ reception
2013 design annual
27,200 sq. ft. / 2,530 sq. m.