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The modern facade of the Code Next building features sleek white stucco walls and expansive glass windows. A vibrant mural adorns one side, showcasing colorful figures that enhance the contemporary design. Lush landscaping, including palm trees and succulents, complements the urban environment, creating an inviting atmosphere.
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Google Code Next Inglewood

A vibrant educational lab empowering the next generation of technologists.

Size Confidential

Location Inglewood, CA

Services Architecture, Interior Design

Sectors Education, Technology

Collection Google

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Located in Inglewood’s Hollywood Park development, Code Next Inglewood marks the latest evolution of Google’s free tech and AI education initiative aimed at high school students. HLW served as Architect of Record in close collaboration with Design Architect, Kurani, to transform a cold shell space into a future-ready learning hub designed for creativity, experimentation, and community connection.

The space is anchored by three primary learning zones—the Design Studio, Makerspace, and Training Lab—each tailored to hands-on, tech-driven curricula. Supporting these are recording booths that double as private meeting pods, a fabrication space, A/V production rooms, and flexible niches outfitted with 3D printers and emerging technologies. These high-functioning educational areas are balanced by staff offices, lounges, collaborative zones, and a welcoming kitchenette that encourages social connection.

A future-ready learning hub designed for creativity, experimentation, and community connection.

Three primary learning zones—the Design Studio, Makerspace, and Training Lab—support hands-on, tech-driven curricula.

Materials such as plywood paneling, tackable acoustic walls, custom graphic wallcoverings, and exposed concrete floors establish a durable, tactile, and inviting environment.

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