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Modern corporate terrace with landscaped garden, featuring drought-resistant plants and a minimalist concrete bench. Employees engage in a casual meeting, showcasing the space's functionality and integration with nature for worker wellbeing.
Modern corporate terrace with landscaped garden, featuring drought-resistant plants and a minimalist concrete bench. Employees engage in a casual meeting, showcasing the space's functionality and integration with nature for worker wellbeing.

INSITE

Transforming El Segundo's industrial heritage into a modern creative hub.

Size 211,300 sf

Location El Segundo, CA

Services Architecture, Landscape, Lighting, Master Planning

Sectors Adaptive Reuse, Commercial

Specialty Studios Spark

Modern urban building entrance featuring contrasting textures with a large mural depicting abstract geometric forms and a vintage airplane. Wooden decking and lush greenery complement the scene, bustling with pedestrians.

INSITE stands as a landmark adaptive re-use project in El Segundo, breathing new life into a classic industrial building amidst a high-demand infill market. This thoughtful renovation harmonizes the building’s original industrial charm with contemporary needs, offering a modern, state-of-the-art workspace. Specifically designed to attract professionals from the technology, entertainment, and consumer products sectors, INSITE marries the robustness of its industrial past with the innovation of today’s creative industries. The project carefully preserves significant elements, seamlessly integrating them into a forward-thinking work environment. This approach not only retains the building’s historical essence but also enhances its appeal to modern creatives seeking unique, inspiring spaces.

Preserving the past and optimizing the future in one building.

Tailored for professionals in tech, entertainment, and consumer products.

Aerial view of former warehouse in black and white.
Before
After: INSITE, El Segundo, CA
Contemporary industrial-style office space featuring exposed ductwork, polished concrete floors, and a large graffiti mural adding an artistic accent to the textured gray walls. Glass doors, sleek furnishings, and pendant lighting complete the modern aesthetic.
Modern corporate atrium with structured glass walls, reflecting sunlight and sky. Overhead beams and cables add an industrial feel, while green plant beds infuse a natural touch into the geometric space. Pedestrians stroll along the wooden pathway, adding a sense of scale and human interaction.
Spacious lobby with floor-to-ceiling wooden panels and a glass roof. A wide staircase to the left leads to a mezzanine where a person walks, while others converse in the sunlit atrium below.
Modern industrial-themed café interior featuring exposed ceiling pipes, track lighting, and a polished concrete floor. Large windows and a glass ceiling section flood the space with natural light. A communal wooden table, bar stools, and counter service area emphasize a casual, social atmosphere.
Modern commercial building facade with industrial design elements, featuring weathered concrete panels, expansive glass entrance, and a bold, oversized mural, complemented by an uncluttered wooden walkway and clear blue sky.

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