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Capital One

Implementing a transformative workplace strategy across Capital One’s global portfolio

Projects 5

Services Architecture, Interior Design, Master Planning, Strategy

Sectors Financial, Technology

Modern office interior with an open floor plan, featuring angular lighting fixtures overhead and a vibrant yellow seating nook. Collaborative spaces with high-top tables encourage interaction, while the far wall showcases project displays under a naturally lit atrium.

HLW has worked closely with Capital One to redefine their workplace environments, crafting comprehensive Workplace Guidelines for an expansive 7.1 million square feet of space across the globe. This strategic endeavor laid the groundwork for the master planning of Capital One’s 316-acre West Creek campus in Virginia, a significant part of which included the reimagining of West Creek Building 5 (WC5) into a cutting-edge workspace. This transformation is aligned with Capital One’s ambition to enhance connectivity and collaboration among its workforce, adhering to the broader workplace priorities of the company. The master plan and the subsequent design interventions within WC5 were meticulously developed to ensure a cohesive strategy that not only links the campus buildings physically but also integrates the workspaces within these buildings, fostering a seamless interaction among people, teams, and functions. This project underscores HLW’s expertise in merging strategic planning with innovative design to create work environments that respond to the evolving needs of a dynamic workforce, aiming to enrich connections within the workspace and contribute to Capital One’s growth and development.

Development of Workplace Guidelines for 7.1 million square feet of space.

Design work across North America and the United Kingdom.

Master planning of Capital One’s 316-acre West Creek campus, focusing on connectivity and integration across various functions and teams.

Modern office lounge area featuring tiered wooden seating, integrated LED lighting, and a mix of informal workspaces. The design encourages collaboration with circular seating accents and technological amenities, complemented by a palette of warm woods, greens, and neutral tones.
Capital One London
Modern architectural design featuring a building with distinctive brickwork and a curved, wood-paneled overhang leading to a glass entrance, illuminated by sleek, exterior lighting at twilight.
Capital One Cafe 56, Richmond, VA
Modern commercial restaurant interior featuring an open kitchen design, with a harmonious mix of industrial ceiling elements and warm, natural wood finishes. Suspended green planters and ambient lighting complement the space's inviting, contemporary aesthetic.
Spacious dining hall boasting high ceilings with wooden slats, wall-to-wall glazing providing ample natural light, and modern rectangular tables on a vibrant green carpet, complementing the exterior view of serene waters and architecture.
A high-backed, teal booth seating with integrated shelving offers a private workspace in an open-plan office environment, as two professional women engage in a collaborative session against a backdrop of active colleagues in motion.
Capital One London
Modern office lounge area featuring tiered wooden seating, integrated LED lighting, and a mix of informal workspaces. The design encourages collaboration with circular seating accents and technological amenities, complemented by a palette of warm woods, greens, and neutral tones.
Modern open-plan office space with a variety of seating arrangements featuring eclectic furniture. Employees engage casually around a foosball table. Overhead, exposed ductwork complements the industrial-chic aesthetic, while vibrant green carpeting adds a pop of color, aiding in zone delineation.
Open-plan office with ample natural light featuring modern furniture, including communal desks and private booth seating with geometric acoustical panels for sound absorption. The color scheme blends neutral tones with vibrant seating upholstery, enhancing the space's dynamic and collaborative atmosphere.
Capital One West Creek 5, Richmond, VA
Modern office break room featuring sleek white benches, blue backlit walls, warm wooden paneling, and geometric pendant lighting, creating a fusion of coziness and contemporary design.
Capital One West Creek 5, Richmond, VA
Modern educational building facade at twilight featuring a glass-walled walkway, illuminated interior spaces, sleek metal roof accents, and warm wooden cladding on a revolving entrance door area. The design integrates clear and opaque materials harmoniously, showcasing contemporary architectural style.
Capital One Cafe 56, Richmond, VA
Modern glass-fronted building capturing the interaction between indoor and outdoor spaces, featuring transparent vertical blinds and warm wooden accents under linear lighting, with occupants engaged in conversation.
Capital One West Cafe 56, Richmond, VA
Modern open-plan office space with exposed concrete ceiling and colorful acoustic panels. Gray carpet tiles line the floor, and contemporary armchairs offer casual seating. Glass-walled meeting rooms ensure privacy without disrupting the flow of natural light throughout the area.
Capital One Digital Labs, New York, NY
Modern office interior with an open floor plan, featuring angular lighting fixtures overhead and a vibrant yellow seating nook. Collaborative spaces with high-top tables encourage interaction, while the far wall showcases project displays under a naturally lit atrium.
Capital One, Nottingham, UK
Modern office interior featuring hexagonal pod-like structures for privacy, integrated with open seating areas, and punctuated with indoor greenery to promote a collaborative yet focused work environment. Natural light floods the space, highlighting the geometric forms and the dynamic interaction between communal and personal workspaces.
Capital One, Nottingham, UK
Capital One West Creek 5, Richmond, VA

Capital One Projects

Modern fast-casual restaurant interior featuring an expansive order counter with digital menus, sleek black pendant lighting, and white subway tile backsplash. Organized seating zones and abundant use of natural wood tones complement the industrial chic vibe exemplified by exposed ductwork.

Capital One Cafe 56

Richmond, VA

Spacious commercial lobby with mix of natural and industrial elements, featuring a terrazzo floor, wood-paneled reception desk with the Capital One logo, mosaic tile wall art, and a staircase leading to an upper level with occupants in motion, reflecting dynamic workplace design.

Capital One Digital Labs

New York, NY

Spacious modern office break area featuring a mix of seating options, from plush sofas to wooden benches, under a distinctive lighting scheme with a dynamic, wavy LED track. A communal kitchen is anchored by potted plants, promoting an inviting and comfortable collaborative workspace.

Capital One London

London, UK

Modern office interior with an open floor plan, featuring angular lighting fixtures overhead and a vibrant yellow seating nook. Collaborative spaces with high-top tables encourage interaction, while the far wall showcases project displays under a naturally lit atrium.

Capital One Nottingham

Nottingham, UK

Modern office breakout area featuring vibrant blue upholstered booths, white surfaces, and frosted glass partitions. Strategic lighting accents the space while framed artwork adds a creative touch.

Capital One West Creek

Richmond, VA

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