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Modern office lobby featuring vertical wooden slats creating a semi-transparent partition, accented with potted green plants. Elegantly furnished with minimalistic seating and a warm, neutral color palette complemented by ambient lighting, promoting an inviting and contemporary workspace atmosphere.
Modern office lobby featuring vertical wooden slats creating a semi-transparent partition, accented with potted green plants. Elegantly furnished with minimalistic seating and a warm, neutral color palette complemented by ambient lighting, promoting an inviting and contemporary workspace atmosphere.

SimplePractice

SimplePractice’s Santa Monica space integrates biophilic elements and diverse space types to support health, wellness, and productivity.

Size 36,000 sf

Location Santa Monica, CA

Services Interior Design, Lighting, Strategy

Sectors Technology, Workplace

Modern minimalist kitchenette featuring a clean-lined, navy blue cabinetry with brass hardware, a textured white backsplash, and integrated appliances. Suspended linear lighting complements the wooden dining tables and metal stools, while potted plants add a touch of greenery.

SimplePractice, a provider of software for health and wellness professionals, enlisted HLW to design their office in Santa Monica to embody the company’s core values of health and wellness. The design strategically incorporates biophilic elements, such as abundant natural daylight, panoramic views, and extensive plantings, that enhance staff wellbeing. The office features diverse areas for collaboration and focus, including a café surrounded by greenery, secluded phone rooms, and open lounges. Specialty spaces such as a library, a meditation room, and a content creation studio further enrich the workplace. The design keeps built spaces away from the perimeter to maximize exposure to natural light and views, while a neutral and organic palette creates a sense of calm.

Biophilic design elements promote health and wellness in the workplace.

Diverse functional spaces tailored to specific team requirements.

Aesthetic choices that emphasize calm and openness, with strategic use of natural materials and thoughtful space planning.

Modern kitchenette featuring sleek dark cabinetry, a minimalist dining table with black stools, and vibrant greenery complementing the natural wood flooring and neutral tones. Acoustic panels hang overhead, enhancing the space's clean and functional design.
Modern office lounge area with deep blue accent wall and floating wooden shelves adorned with greenery. A classic brown leather sofa anchors the space, complemented by a patterned area rug and sleek black chair. Natural light enhances the warm wood tones and plant life.
Modern conference room boasting sleek, dark-toned furnishings with a grand wooden table as the centerpiece, comfortable white chairs, pendant lighting above, and an inviting casual seating area against the backdrop of floor-to-ceiling windows revealing a cityscape.
Modern office conference room featuring a round table with terracotta chairs, sleek pendant lighting, floor-to-ceiling glass partitions, and polished concrete flooring, accented by minimalist landscaping. The space employs natural light and clean lines to evoke an air of spaciousness and professionalism.

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