Satellite Technology Company

Project Location

Location

Tempe, AZ

Project Size

Size

17,900 SF

Project Budget

Budget

$150 per SF

PDO redesigned a national satellite company’s Tempe workspace to attract and retain a new generation of employees. With their office located in a older building, the company needed an aesthetic and functional update to address the needs of long-standing employees as well as new hires. PDO balanced the many technological requirements of a communications firm (including unique customer care areas as well as high tech conference room integrations) with updating the look and feel of the space to be more welcoming and upscale.

It was important to the client that the design of the space reflect their unique work and company culture. Nods to the client’s technology fill the space through pattern, lighting, and — in the case of some beautiful circuitry — as art. Employee pride and commitment to the work is also a key part of the client’s mission, so the space also feels inviting and comfortable with greenery, a light-filled kitchen and cafe, and colorful lounge areas.

Built in bench seating with technology doubles as impromptu meeting spaces in the break room. The break room has access to an outdoor patio and serves as a central space for all to gather.
Acoustics were important in open meeting and work spaces. Using prefabricated acoustic panels helped meet that need and provides visual interest.