Anaplan’s GLOBAL Offices

Working closely with Anaplan’s real estate team and architecture firms such as Fennie+Mehl and Unispace to deliver new and updated offices across the globe to their employees.

I was involved in the starting selection of real estate spaces to the final finishes and furniture selection. Offices locations included San Francisco Headquarters, Minneapolis, New York, Singapore, Paris, London, and Maidenhead.

Examples of design elements I worked on were exterior signage, conference room manifestation and privacy film, decorative moss walls, feature walls, custom millwork accent walls, neon signage, and company value display.

The SF HQ office project was honored as an IIDA Honor Award Finalist and showcased in the San Francisco Business Times Modern Workplaces article.

Global Design Themes

Hyperblock

The hyperblock is a core component of Anaplan’s technology. This was represented throughout the office spaces from “The Block” neighborhood café down to the architectural shapes and structure of walls.

Connections

Collaboration between teams and departments was crucial for continued success. A centrally-located staircase connects all three floors with seating areas on each landing. Elongated dropped ceilings visually connect teams from one side of the floor to the other. Private and open-air meeting areas were outfitted with advanced technology and whiteboard systems to connect employees and customers across the globe.

Think Global, Act Local

Maintaining a global look and feel while recognizing local culture and elements. Conference room naming convention and informational plaques on room name history were custom to each location.

Barn

Anaplan was founded in a barn in Yorkshire, England. Its history is a cornerstone to who they are as a company which was represented through spaces with the use of wood and natural materials.

Perspectives

This is a brand methodology that was brought into Anaplan’s spaces through the design. The angle of the logo is found throughout the space in wood backdrops, steel framing, ceiling panes, accent walls, seating booths, and privacy film.