![Rooftop terrace with modern outdoor furniture set against a backdrop of architectural glass and clean-lined structures. Purple abstract sculpture adds a pop of color, with greenery accentuating the urban landscape view.](/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/12414-re-edit.jpg)
![Rooftop terrace with modern outdoor furniture set against a backdrop of architectural glass and clean-lined structures. Purple abstract sculpture adds a pop of color, with greenery accentuating the urban landscape view.](/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/12414-re-edit-576x250.jpg)
USC’s Lawrence Ellison Institute
A Project Specifically Designed to Take Advantage of Natural Surroundings and Abundant Sunlight.
![Modern office interior highlighting exposed wooden beams and slatted ceiling design, complemented by glass railing, open-plan staircases, and indoor greenery, creating a biophilic, industrial aesthetic with natural light.](/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/002/HLW_12414Exposition_California_Commercial_Architecture_05-e1713385940172.jpg)
We designed this 71,000-square-foot creative office building for maximum flexibility, value, and outdoor connectivity. Emphasizing sustainability without compromising on budget, the building’s orientation and material choices—including large multi-panel glass doors and skylights—enhance access to natural light and ventilation. Strategic landscaping and the utilization of the property’s North-South axis allow for lengthy terraces on both sides. The project’s high ceilings and ample glass elevate the double-height entrance lobbies.
Concrete and wood construction
Indoor/outdoor connection
![Spacious outdoor terrace with a minimalist design, featuring sleek beige and white furniture. Wooden panels line the ceiling, complementing the beige pillars and floor-to-ceiling windows, which offer a view of clear skies and surrounding greenery.](/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/002/HLW_12414Exposition_California_Commercial_Architecture_04.jpg)
![Sleek, modern interior with a floating white staircase, hardwood floors, and expansive windows offering abundant natural light and exterior views. Mustard-yellow chairs surround a long communal table, emphasizing a contemporary, collaborative space.](/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/002/HLW_12414Exposition_California_Commercial_Architecture_02.jpg)
![Open-plan terrace featuring floor-to-ceiling glass walls, minimalist furniture with neutral upholstery, and wooden ceiling extending outdoors, harmonizing with panoramic views of the urban skyline. Well-positioned greenery adds a touch of nature to the modern space.](/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/002/HLW_12414Exposition_California_Commercial_Architecture_07.jpg)
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![Modern urban building with a rooftop garden and outdoor seating area, showcasing sustainable architecture in a cityscape.](/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/002/HLW_12414-Exposition_California_AdaptiveResue_Architecture_01.jpg)
![Open-concept office space with exposed ceiling beams and ductwork, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows that provide ample natural light. Red swivel chairs surround a circular meeting table, while employees engage in work at height-adjustable desks set against the room's perimeter.](/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/HLW_12414Exposition_California_Commercial_Architecture_03.jpg)