
With input from the people who use them, DFA’s new workstations were designed with the total employee experience in mind. Workstations have been designed from a standard kit of parts that can be assembled in different ways to create multiple configurations depending on need.Demountable walls provide the privacy needed for conference rooms, meeting rooms, etc., yet make it simple to readily change room sizes and locations.Raised access flooring was installed in the entire building to house heating and cooling ducts, as well as wiring, allowing for easier moves and space reconfigurations when needed.They intended the space to have the ability to evolve and change to meet their organizational needs for the next 40 years-and still have the look, feel, and function of a modern office. Set on the new headquarters reflecting their forward-thinking culture, DFA leadership treated the project as a long-term investment. Rooms currently range in size from one-on-one spots to one that can house the entire DFA office, and they can be easily changed in size or moved.Larger conference rooms, featuring farm design elements, were also added for formal meetings, collaborative activities, and client presentations.Small conference rooms are available across the floorplan, as well, for times when more intense concentration and small-group collaboration is needed.Home-like “living room” areas were created on each floor, inviting employees to freely gather, meet up, collaborate, and connect away from their workstations.


Various informal spaces were added throughout the building, allowing employees to work openly, encouraging conversations, and facilitating collaborative activities that can lead to increased creativity and innovation.The Four Primary Objectives Bring People Together
