A recessed entry allowed partners and guests to experience the space prior to entering the secured workplace.
Without a dedicated receptionist, the entry into the space was able to become a cafe with a focus on coffee and connection.
The coffee bar upon entry celebrates the core of Starbucks and the theater of the the coffee experience.
Local Chicago artist Cody Hudson elevated the entry with a custom mural that connected the space pre and post security, telling the story of connection between Starbucks and Chicago.
A large multipurpose room with a movable wall allows for large weekly and monthly meetings to spill out into the common space.
The cafe area allows Partners who come into the office 1 day a week a place to touchdown and work in between meetings and to connect with fellow partners.
This cafe area has increased collaboration between partners, whether its an impromptu meeting, or a chat over coffee.
The dining table adjacent to the functional pantry allows partners to connect in the heart of the space.
Phone rooms provide a quiet space for a conference call or a private chat. A second mural by Cody Hudson focusing on the bean to cup coffee story draws people through the space.
A secondary coffee bar allows for partners to grab a quick cup of coffee and another space for private work or collaboration away from the desk.
A semi enclosed meeting space close to the open office has become a go to area for quick meetings that don't require a reservation.
Team tables adjacent to work areas allow connection to happen throughout the office.
The design library is the main hub for the store design team. This space gives them ample room for samples and pin-up space for their daily design reviews.
This new mother's room provides a key amenity that wasn't available in the previous office.
A 'library' space tucked away is perfect for solo reflection or a quiet conversation.
The first touch point of the space, the door pull, was given life by local Chicago artist Paul Punke.
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Chicago Regional Office
In partnership with a talented team from Gensler, we relocated the Chicago Regional Office to a 22,600 SF space. It was imperative that the workplace created a connection to the Starbucks brand and coffee while enhancing collaboration. This highly functional workspace gave partners choice and elevated their day to day experience. -December 2018
