Once home to Austin’s first recycling center, this 81,000-square-foot warehouse was renovated by IA Interior Architects to become the new home of H-E-B Digital and Favor Delivery. The massive transformation resulted in an energetic headquarters decked out with local art and materials that give nod to its Texas location.

Garage-style doors open up on the eastern side of the building on good weather days where the flexible spaces can be used for indoor/outdoor meetings. There are four outdoor spaces where employees can partake in a hammock break, game of ping pong, or a snack at the picnic tables designed by artist and sculptor Cody Barber.

One of the two communal spaces features a triangular staircase with stadium seating designed to reference west Texas’ rugged terrain and landscape. The other communal area includes a bar for employees to socialize and participate in local “Beer Fridays”.
Around the outer perimeter of the building, open-concept workstations are available for employees to use, while the center of the office houses over 50 unique meeting rooms.

Behind a brick arch is the wellness center which is outfitted with a 20-foot bouldering wall and space for a selection of fitness classes, bike parking and tune up station, parents’ room, and four showers.

The original single-story warehouse was turned into two floors via a mezzanine level designed by base building architect, Gensler, that makes way for future growth.

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