TEECOM Headquarters
Oakland, CA
Overview
“Engineer, heal thyself” came to mind when TEECOM sat down to renovate our Oakland HQ. As an engineering design firm dedicated to active collaboration and technology advancement, our space no longer met our needs. We wanted a workplace that reflected our passion for research and product testing and created an immersive, energizing experience for TEEm members and visitors alike.
(Image ©Patrik Argast)
TEECOM’s Solutions
The redesign centralizes the TEEm in an open environment, allowing us to collaborate and switch up work groups easily. Since TEECOMers work on mobile devices of their choice, the office space is networked for constant mobility. Eight enclosed conference rooms each feature flatscreens for video conferencing and screensharing. These get plenty of use, facilitated by online room scheduling and digital touch panels outside each door.
(Image ©Patrik Argast)
Benefit to the Client
TEECOM’s TEEm gathers multiple times a month for lunches, happy hours, and knowledge sharing. Now we have a space that matches our TEEm spirit, with a 13.5-foot by 6.2-foot video wall, couch seating, a 14-foot standing-height dining table, and a kitchen with a large island for catering. The AV system is designed for ease of use, with a prompting screen adjacent to the lectern, and integrated speakers and microphones. And if you’re wondering what TEECOM’s award-winning Lobby Transit app looks like in real life, look no further than the 13.5-by-4-foot video screen that gives our reception area a high-tech glow.
Services Provided
TELECOM
IT Spaces, Structured Cabling, Pathways
AUDIOVISUAL
Sound Systems, Presentation Systems, Large-Scale Displays
SECURITY
Access Control and Alarm Monitoring, Intrusion Detection, Asset and People Tracking
NETWORK
Local-Area Network Architecture, Core/Distribution/Access Layer Networks
WIRELESS
Wireless Design and Implementation; Wireless Access Points
VOIP
Traditional TDM and VoIP Systems, Mobility Solutions
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
On-Site Project Management, Vendor & Procurement Management, Move Coordination, Commissioning
STRATEGY
Technology Roadmap
TEECOM Headquarters
Location 1333 Broadway, Suite 601 Oakland CA, 94612
Project Type Corporate Headquarters, Corporate Office, Large-Scale Displays, Tenant Improvement
PROJECT TEAM
Owner: TEECOM
Architect: Forge
Workplace Strategy & Programming: Studio O+A
PROJECT SIZE
4,000 sf
COMPLETION DATE
2016
PHOTOGRAPHER
© 2016 Patrik Argast/FME Architecture + Design
© Jan Faye Cones
