Okta Commons

In the age of work site flexibility, Okta wanted to create a space that clearly defines their San Francisco Headquarters as The Home for the team, regardless of where they commonly work. The goal was to give local and remote team members a sense of pride and belonging by creating an irreplicable experience worthy of the trip to HQ: The concept of the Commons floor, a multi -, unassigned work- and activity space with ample resources, guided by a whimsical immersion into the hometown was born- A “Love Letter to San Francisco”!

Designed as a collage of 13 consciously curated workspaces inspired by the diverse and vibrant neighborhoods around Okta’s headquarters in San Francisco. It showcases the landmarks as well as the ‘when you know, you know’ hidden gems. Touring the space, team members will find a Ferry Building dining room, Cable Car pop-up retail where local artisans will offer their crafts on a rotating basis, a  Conservatory of Flowers tech-free mini-golf and craft area, the Okta-torium, a flex use space for collaboration and learning, as well as the Castro Theatre screening room, while at the center of the floor remains a well equipped quieter work station area.

Graphic installations such as QR codes unique to their specific neighborhoods provide recommendations for getting out of the office. In the Mission District neighborhood, for example, the code links to Okta’s top 10 burritos in the city, while the Sunset neighborhood code links to the Ocean Beach surf report. These hidden surprises tell a layered and personal story of the city unique to the Okta community.