Modern design, flexibility and community for a legal workplace
Our partnership with Cleary Gottlieb, an international law firm known for globalising the legal profession, began in 2023. We undertook two significant projects on opposite coasts of the United States. Central to our collaboration was the redesign of its San Francisco headquarters—a fusion of modern design, flexibility and the warm materiality of the West Coast.
The firm wanted to create a versatile, future-proof environment with provisions for potential expansion into a full two-floor occupancy. At the same time, this project aimed to establish the firm’s presence and integrate the local culture into its operations. This ensured the space resonated with the community and the bi-coastal teams that would inhabit it.
Key highlights
Establish the firm’s presence on the West Coast, moving from a sublease to a more permanent, representative space.
An environment that nurtures local connections and culture while supporting a bi-coastal team.
Optimising real estate by reducing two floors to 1.5 while strategically planning for potential full occupancy in the future.
The design aligns with the firm’s corporate identity and requirements while bringing local character into view. Through design and planning, we created a workspace that meets our client’s immediate needs and anticipates future growth.