Updating Swagelok's standards to be immersed within the regional context and lifestyle of the Pacific Northwest, their new Oregon headquarters celebrates company culture and makes sure that all employees feel like they are a crucial part of the team. Renovated from an old envelope manufacturing facility, the office is made up of three independent buildings, all built at different times and combined using unique considerations to maintain structural stability. The building’s original ceiling was removed, revealing pristine, gorgeous, old growth timber beams, which were retained and highlighted in the new space. Navigating the unconventional placement of structural support columns in an area that needed to feel big and open, stadium stairs engage the pre-existing columns and create a sensible path through the room for employees. The built-in stadium stairs wrap around the base of a communicating stair as well, adding additional seating areas that act as an anchor point for the stair. Wayfinding and a guided journey path for employees help link the spaces together, much like how the two sides of Swagelok's operations are connected in the physical layout of the facility. A single shared entrance for the front of house and back of house emphasize that all of Swagelok works as a cohesive whole, and sightlines between conference rooms and the warehouse encourage a cohesive company culture and solidify the feeling of working together as a team. Wall graphics, patterns in carpeting, material choices, and unique decor decisions all bring in the outdoorsy aesthetics and magical qualities of the Oregon wilderness. It's an immersive design direction that is immediately apparent as one enters the space. Swagelok is not only a sleek and energizing office for employees to do their daily tasks, but also a learning environment. A dedicated training room allows vendors, installers, clients, and anyone else who uses Swagelok’s fluid system components to learn about their products and ensure they are installed correctly for the best possible experience.