Poms & Associates

Soft Curves

Poms & Associates is an industry leader in business insurance brokerage and risk control management. In the wake of a post-pandemic world, they set out to build a new headquarters. Poms envisioned a space that not only accommodates expansion and fosters in-person collaboration, but also serves as a magnet for fresh talent. Above all, their goal was to fashion an inclusive, multi-generational workspace imbued with a welcoming and familial atmosphere.

The design is centered on natural, earthy tones that evoke a clean, sophisticated, and inviting aesthetic for employees and visitors alike. Soft curves act as a guiding rhythm, weaving through the office and leading to pivotal communal areas. At the reception, a grand, curved saltwater aquarium extends a warm, colorful, and lively welcome. The artful layering of plants, from ground to ceiling, creates a lush landscape guiding individuals through a sequence of arches into the central collaboration corridor where suspended greenery and lighting accentuate conversation nooks and huddle rooms, fostering an atmosphere of community and activity.

Amenities abound, including a central cafe opening onto a private outdoor patio, numerous coffee stations, and a versatile wine tasting lounge that transforms into an event space. The integration of soft curved glass partitions for private offices and meeting spaces harmonizes seamlessly with custom-built casegoods, lounge seating, and warm-toned wooden surfaces. The result is a headquarters that not only meets the functional needs of a modern business but also elevates the work environment to a level of comfort and aesthetic appeal that reflects Poms & Associates’ commitment to excellence.

  • Client: Poms & Associates
    Location: Calabasas, California
    Size: 14,000 SQFT
    Completion Date: 2022

  • Architecture, Interior Design, Furniture Selection
    & Coordination, Bespoke Furniture, Environmental Graphics, Lighting Design, Interior Landscape Design, Decor

  • Seth Hanley, Stephanie Baca, Jake Kutzin, Elizabeth Fox, John Hunter

    Photography: Benny Chan

  • 2024 Valley Biz Journal Commercial Real Estate Awards: Best New Headquarters

Headquarters as home

“Building a brand-new headquarters from scratch is a monstrous task, especially in a post-COVID work environment. However, that was precisely the task at hand - to launch Poms into the next generation and to attract the industry’s top talent. Because of how vital this new “home” was for our firm, it was critical that our team got it right from the start. Poms launched an exhaustive vendor selection process and interviewed many top firms locally and nationally, but Blitz stood out from the beginning. 

As with any project involving varying visions for the space, their constant communication and professionalism allowed them and us to balance a wide array of opinions and make the design work for everyone. Having a saltwater aquarium in the office has always been my dream, and they even managed to incorporate it without compromising the design and usability of the space. The aquarium has become the crown jewel of the space!

Our new headquarters turned out even better than we could have imagined. Even more importantly, this modern, welcoming, and inviting space has reset the stage for our employees because people are actually excited to come to work. We cannot thank Blitz enough for their partnership, vision, and dedication to excellence..”

David Poms, Founder & CEO, Poms & Associates

Harmonious Design

Amenities abound, including a central cafe opening onto a private outdoor patio, numerous coffee stations, and a versatile wine-tasting lounge that transforms into an event space. The integration of soft curved glass partitions for private offices and meeting spaces harmonizes seamlessly with custom-built case goods, lounge seating, and warm-toned wooden surfaces. 

Each zone has a defining alcove, wall, or color blocking to distinguish it from the next: primary-colored walls and wood-toned, flower-shaped light fixtures bring to mind the farm; black wood tile and shelves supported by pipes connote industrial shipping; triangular wall tiles represent movement and direction of transportation; a butcher-block cart with overhead lighting creates a demonstration kitchen; and residential finishes define the pantry.