From AZ Big Media:
10 cool Arizona offices worth the commute in 2026
With more companies realizing the benefits of in-person work — both for culture and productivity — the role of the office has changed. The pandemic showed that some tasks can be handled remotely, but an office can be more than a building where workers check items off the to-do list. When done right, the office becomes an inspirational environment where colleagues can bounce around ideas, create stronger bonds with one another, and occupy a space that reflects the company’s aspirations and identity. The alphabetical list below showcase some of the best examples of offices designed with these elements in mind.
COGNITE CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
General contractor: Stevens-Leinweber Construction
Architect: Phoenix Design One
Owner: Cousins Properties
City: Tempe
Size: 23,409 square feet
Details: When Cognite relocated its corporate headquarters from Norway to Tempe’s Hayden Ferry Lakeside, it needed a landing place that is functional, intentional and fully tailored to how its people work and gather. Inside, fewer desks, larger gathering spaces and moments of comfort create a workplace where employees want to be, while also supporting day-to-day collaboration, special events, client interaction and significant Zoom-based work. Trading its familiar Scandinavian aesthetic for something warmer and more memorable, the new HQ embraces an eclectic design vision. This is applied through a saturated palette of deep navy, olive green, emerald, black and champagne bronze, offset by warm wood accents for a setting that is both colorful and timeless. The mood continues with additional unexpected touches, from sputnik chandeliers, private phone booths and a curved reception desk inspired by the architecture of the Hayden Ferry Lakeside building, to a layout that highlights floor-to-ceiling views of Tempe Town Lake and firmly grounds Cognite in its new desert home.
JETSET MAGAZINE CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
Owner: Jetset Magazine
General contractor: Alexander Building Company
Architect: Phoenix Design One
City: Scottsdale
Size: 4,595 square feet
Details: This curated corporate office merges Jetset Magazine’s elevated luxury lifestyle with Inked Magazine’s celebration of the tattoo culture and artistry. The result is a hospitality-driven atmosphere that is bold, immersive and memorable from the moment of arrival. The Jetset + Inked space is moody and sophisticated, leaning into rich dark tones, blackened finishes, warm champagne bronze accents, fluted glass and a mix of rough and polished stone. The intentional contrast between refined and industrial gives the office visual depth and authenticity without losing its creative edge.
