Gensler designed the updated headquarters of creative software powerhouse Adobe, located in San Jose, California.

Built in the ’90s, Adobe wanted an updated headquarters to match their present-day values, culture and workforce. Gensler’s extensive 162,600 s.f. renovation connects and activates three isolated towers into a comprehensive vertical campus that transforms the everyday experience for employees and visitors alike. Updated spaces include two lobbies, a Customer Experience Center, Wellness Center, two cafés and work floors.

The East and West Tower Lobbies, previously all-granite and marble, have been infused with warmth through the removal of the old materials and incorporation of wood and pops of color. The East Tower lobby, now the main campus entrance for visitors, is subtly branded with a dynamic backlit Adobe “A” and offers moments of both digital and tactile exploration. The West Tower lobby, a vibrant, open and expansive employee floor hosts a variety of spaces—oversized bleacher seating, the 350-seat Templates Café, “living room” areas and indoor/outdoor spaces—offering an inviting destination for casual interactions and alternative places to work.