Starbucks Workplace design

STARBUCKS

FINAL | G2 WORKPLACE

CASE STUDY

INTRODUCTION

The future of the office must be a desire rather than a requirement. We know that design attracts people to a workplace, so we need areas that encourage engagement, interaction, and enjoyment. As we envision the future, we must consider how to elicit a sense of joy, and joy at work is a crucial aspect of the human experience.

The workplace is a tool for getting things done, but it must be meaningful and coordinated in order to improve how we work. It must bring value and benefit to both companies and individuals that use it. While improved technology and tools are continually emerging, the workplace cannot stay stationary or repeat outmoded design.

THEMES/TRENDS

01Collaboration

Experienced workers are influenced by architecture in the workplace. THEY decide when they interact with others, whether individually or collectively. Now a days when employees want to interact, they choose the channel: face-to-face, video conference, phone, social media, email, messaging, and the list continues.

02Technology

From AI recruiting tools to industrial automation and robotic assistants, new digital technologies are TRANSFORMING the modern workplace. Many of these systems promise to improve efficiency, productivity, and well-being.

03Privacy

Provide

choices to

ENHANCE PRODUCTIVITY. Companies must find the right balance of supporting individual and team productivity. A lack of privacy in an employee's workspace can reduce a worker's sense of autonomy, giving them less control over their working environment and lowering productivity.

WELCOMETOGENSLER

Gensler has long designed for the human experience. The firm does business in hundreds of cities all over the world and across 29 different practice areas.

Gensler’s Los Angeles office is the first vertical urban creative campus in the downtown area. The firm adapted a former bank into an open, flexible work environment.

GENSLERLAFLOORPLAN

FirmGensler

ClientGensler

Size38,700sqft

Year2011

LocationLosAngeles,US

IndustryArchitectureFirm,Design

The large glass atrium in the ceiling brings in a lot of natural light and speaks to the notion of biophilia. The building has some views of nature and plants throughout, but it lacks natural features to give a better sense of holistic well-being.

The mezzanine increases total square feet to 45,000 and changes scale. "The building became less majestic, more welcoming to potential clients," Jernigan observes. He then transformed the organization from horizontal to vertical and high-visibility.

GENSLERLARENDEREDSECTION

With a street-level entry located at 500 South Figueroa St., the campus is comprised of a three-level atrium building connected via a custom-designed bridge to an adjacent tower. The LEED Platinum workplace serves as a creative lab for architects, designers, planners and the community. The campus features flexible workspaces, a model shop, wellness rooms, an outdoor meeting patio, a family room with a bar for coffee and snacks, and a special events space.

Around the atrium, meeting rooms stack and cantilever. Yes, Gensler red brightens the officescape, which is enclosed in laminated glass. Others are wrapped in zinc panels or—in the case of the Tree House, which floats over the main lounge— translucent white polycarbonate. The various materials come through loud and clear, causing the entire space to vibrate with kinetic energy.

People want experiences they can do with other people. They want an experience that challenge and bring together their senses. And they also want experiences in which they feel like they are impacting the story in some ways.

Gensler has strived to create office spaces that are unique and their designs impact people's lives, employees and customers. Throughout this case study, we were able to dissect how open collaboration, technology, and privacy have affected Gensler's Atlanta and Los Angeles office. We learned how through different designs and themes, a company can create spaces to boost creativity and keep evolving as time goes on. In Atlanta, we see how the expansion greatly affected the office for the better in regards of open collaboration and technology wise, especially after COVID-19 . In LA, the multitude of open spaces displays how open-collaboration is their priority.

"We are creating a better world through the power of design".

Conclusion

CLIENT ANALYSIS

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but also brought a feeling of connection.

GOALS

SUSTAINABILITY

DESIGN GUIDELINES

MATERIALITY

The basic values of this company center upon sustainability. Use environmentally friendly approaches.

COMMUNITY

WELLNESS

FLEXIBILITY ACOUSTICS

"Over a cup of coffee, we bring people together", one of their slogans. Provide multiple social areas to promote social interaction.

This firm emphasizes health and nutrition. Make sure individuals have places where they can feel empowered and joyful.

Materials in the design should resonate with the history, branding, and culture of the company. Allow staff to also have flexibility. They require some environmental control.

Companies must find the right balance of supporting individual and team productivity. Good acoustics provides just that.

MIA

MIAMI BEACH

SURROUNDING VIEWS

Along Blue Lagoon Drive there are three major views. From west to east, you have the Dolphin Expressway intersecting through the Palmetto Expressway. Within Blue Lagoon, there are major corporation buildings, like Burger King, and hotels, like the Hilton, for incoming guests to Miami. And lastly, to your north you have Miami International Airport.

NOISE AND WIND

Due to the Miami traffic during the mornings and afternoons, the noise footprint generates a high volume around the site. There is noise coming from the north, west, and east side of the site; on the north side you have airplane footprint and from east to west you have car footprint.

Since the site is surrounded by water, it generates some wind flowing from east to west, but does not show great impact to the site.

SUNPATH WITHIN BUILDING

Bay System is the grid organization of the space is given by the columns that define bays of 20’w x 40’L x 16’ h.

BUILDING DECONSTRUCTION

Roof

Vertical height of beams dictate ceiling heights

Curtain wall

Tilt-Up is a construction method that was used to accomplish this building. The fast, low cost and energy efficient construction process aids to reduce energy consumption by using less energy in the production of concrete and also concrete is an excellent insulator.

Max Ceiling Height

Level 2: 14’-5.5”

Level 3: 15’-7”

Slabs

A curtain wall is a thin, generally aluminum-framed wall with glass, metal panels, or thin stone infills. The framework is attached to the building structure and does not support the floor or roof loads.

Staircase cannot be directly centered due to the steel beams. Width cannot be more than 40’ due to the 20’x40’ layout of the structure system.

DOMINANT ISSUES

CIRCULATION LOCATION LIGHTING

Due to the building bay system, the grid organization of the columns. It can create an issue when designing one's space but with unique and creative thinking, the columns and gridstructurecanbeusedasa guide tool.

Due to the site being so close to major highways and in front of Miami's grand airport, the noise and traffic are big issues. Ways to block

Due to Miami having a summer type weather all year round, the sunlight path is a major issue to considerblockingwhiledesigning. During high peak hours, way to block the sun path could be with shades or overhangs along the tilt-upwallandcurtainwall.

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PROGRAM ANALYSIS

G2 WORKPLACE

GOALSTATEMENT

DOMINANT FEATURES CRUCIAL ASPECTS

The areas will be split by department, but everyone will have equal access to open collaboration. The second level will be more open to the public, while the third level will be more private. Because Starbucks is the client, the café will function as the main open collaborative place while also showcasing the beauty of the company's culture and heritage.

MAIN GOALS

To create a user-friendly environment in which each user feels in control. We are responsible to make worplaces an inviting environment where employees feel identified. To foster a sense of pride in working for this firm and to make collaborations more enjoyable over a cup of coffee.

The most essential thing to remember is to strike the proper balance between open collaborative areas and private spaces. It is critical to remember that the aesthetics and practical value of a workplace may boost productivity. This sort of setting is seen as a large collection of stimuli that might result in arousal overload, be unpleasant and uninteresting, and have an influence on people's performance and health.

SPACEDESCRIPTIONS

AREA EMPLOYESS SUPPORTSPACES

LOBBY EXECUTIVE SUITE

The lobby serves as a common meeting place for employees, clients, and administration.

A product display or business history at the entryway might help people understand the

Provides maximun privacy for CEO and managers meetings and brainstorming.

ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS

Accounting is the process of documenting a company's financial transactions.

Oversee products goods and inventory

Manger office needed.

6x Workstation type 3.

6x Workstation type 4. Hoteling.

SPACEDESCRIPTIONS

AREA SUPPORTSPACES

HUMAN RESOURCES

The department inside a company that is in charge of all employee-related issues (hiring, onboarding, training, promoting, compensating, and terminating workers..)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

is a wide professional area that includes activities like as network design, data and information security, and computer troubleshooting.

EMPLOYESS

Manager office. Mother room.

2x workstation type 2.

PURCHASING

Unless otherwise approved by the president, the Purchasing Department is responsible for making the ultimate assessment of supply sources, quantities acquired, delivery dates, and price negotiations.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

A quality assurance system is intended to boost consumer confidence and a firm's legitimacy while also enhancing work procedures and efficiency, allowing a company to compete more effectively.

6x Workstation type 3.

SPACEDESCRIPTIONS

AREA SUPPORTSPACES EMPLOYESS

SALES MARKETING

A sales team works together to create sales, boost profitability, establish and maintain connections with consumers in order to drive repeat purchases and brand loyalty.

It is the Marketing Department's responsibility to reach out to prospects, customers, investors, and/or the community, all while building an overall picture that reflects your firm favorably.

SPACEDESCRIPTIONS AREA

SUPPORTSPACES EMPLOYESS

SUPPORT SPACES

These are intended to enhance the employee experience. A lovely café, a meditation area, a focus room, meeting rooms, and, in this case, a test lab where baristas may create new drink concepts.

TASTE LAB

Meant for mixologists and baristas to create and present new flavor profiles and develop new drinks.To improve the consumer experience at Starbucks. A space to think, build, and taste.

Each space accordingly

Fab Lab

Modular furniture

Small

ADJACENCYDIAGRAM

STACKDIAGRAM

WORKSTATIONS

OUT VIEWS

SUNLIGHT

PRIVACY

INDIRECT ADJACENCY

DIRECT ADJACENCY

BLOCKDIAGRAM

The

BLOCKDIAGRAM

FLOOR 3

The circulation is highlighted by the use of white space.

PUBLIC EMPLOYEES

FOCUS ROOM

BREAK

OPERATIONS

EXECUTIVE SUITE

STORAGE

LOBBY

PRINTING

MEDIUM CONFERENCE

OPENTO BELOW

QUALITY ASSURANCE

PURCHASING

STORAGE

ACCOUNTING

DESIGN GUIDELINES

Spatial hierarchy - should progress from less private to more private

Stimulation - Make a space full of meaning to every employee

Mystery and legibility- Interesting furniture arrangement but legible

Coherence - Provide patterns of elements that help to establish a sense of order

Choice and control - Reinforce user's sense of belonging. Visual privacy

Direct and involuntary attention - Influence people's impressions and memory of the space

Personal space - Free and easy movable furniture arrangements

REFERENCES

https://starbucksglobalacademy.com/coffee-academy/about/

https://www.starbucks.com/about-us/

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DESIGN CONCEPT

G2 WORKPLACE

CONCEPTSTATEMENT

Starbuck's mission is for their custumers to expect more than coffee. As stated in their values "We’re a neighborhood gathering place, a part of your daily routine."

This space's purpose is to give a sense of comfort and fellowship while still providing functional spaces.

COMMUNITY TRADITION TRANQUILITY

CONCEPTIMAGEANALYSIS

Pop of pastels and muted colors to contrast

Geometric patterns and muted colors to promote the users joy and health every time they visit the facility.

Use of natural materials give a feel of tradition

CONCEPTMODEL

Within areas and among employees, this model expresses unity and collaboration. The tight spacing of the wooden blocks is intended to replicate the relationships that workers would form by working in a space that feels like home.

It is also made out of recycled wood to promote the core values of the company that will be present in all aspects of the design.

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FLOOR PLANS

G2 WORKPLACE

LEVEL 2

LEVEL 2 REFLECTED CEILING

LEVEL 3

LEVEL 3 REFLECTED CEILING

LONGITUDINAL SECTION BB

LONGITUDINAL SECTION AA

TRANSVERSE SECTION A

TRANSVERSE SECTION B

LEVEL 2 AXONOMETRIC

TEXTURED WALLCOVER

GREEN CARPET TILE

ARTISTIC TILE

MARBLE

BRASS HARDWARE

WHITE OAK GRIGIO CHIARO CEMENT GEOMETRIC RUG COLORED GLASS

BLUE CARPET TILE

GREEN MARBLE

ROSSO VINO LEATHER

KNOLL TEXTILES

BLUE VELVET GREEN LEATHER

028 SORBET LEATHER

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ELEVATIONS PERSPECTIVES

G2 WORKPLACE

ENTRANCE DOUBLE HEIGHT

ELEVATIONS PERSPECTIVE

LEVEL 2/3

AXONOMETRIC

CAFE/OPEN COLLAB

ELEVATION

MATERIALS

PERSPECTIVE

LEVEL 2

KEY FLOOR PLAN

SLEEP PODS

KEY FLOOR PLAN

ELEVATION

SLEEP PODS PERPECTIVE

SALES DEPARMENT PERPECTIVE

MARKETING DEPARMENT

ELEVATION

MADE WITH OCEAN-BOUND PLASTIC

PURCHASING & QUALITY ASSURANCE

EXECUTIVE OFFICE

ELEVATION

PERPECTIVES