WSA designed an integrated environment that reimagines how research and development can function within a corporate context. The design transforms an ordinary warehouse into a luminous innovation center where specialized laboratory neighborhoods maintain their distinct identities while enjoying visual and physical connections that spark spontaneous collaboration.

A dramatic floating statement stair serves as the central connection point between various workplace functions, promoting cross-discipline transparency through two-story openings, glass rails, and full-height glass partitions. Large windows were inserted into the existing warehouse façade to introduce natural light and create a sense of place, transforming the straightforward metal box into a warm, inviting environment.

The space utilizes the same "kit of parts" found in the parent organization's home office, ensuring consistent quality and accommodations while maintaining the corporate brand identity at this remote location. Shared community spaces—including a café with autonomous checkout, collaborative conference areas, and casual break spaces—serve as transitional zones between neighborhoods and create destinations that allow self-directed associate activity throughout the day.