Corporate Lobby — Downtown San Diego, CA — 2023
Nexus Group HQ
scope
Full lobby design — layout, millwork, lighting, FF&E, art curation, and plant installation
duration
8 weeks
budget
$120,000 – $145,000
style
Biophilic Modern
The Challenge
A growing tech firm that had outgrown their startup identity. They needed a lobby that communicated stability, innovation, and culture — without feeling corporate or cold.
Our Approach
We anchored the lobby with a warm limestone reception desk and a live-edge white oak feature wall. Biophilic elements — a moss installation, specimen plants, and natural materials — softened the scale. Seating areas were designed to feel like "the best coffee shop in the building." Brand colors appeared only as deliberate accents, not a dominant force.
The Result
Client interviews and recruiting visits are now frequently cited as a competitive advantage. The CEO called it "the best business card we've ever had."
