Turn / River Capital Headquarters

San Francisco, CA

The Turn/River Capital headquarters transforms a mundane tenant space on the 17th floor of a San Francisco tower into a calm and collaborative workplace. The company’s growth and success begged the need for a signature office space. The managing partner envisioned an environment reminiscent of his home, created by the same design firm, harmoniously blending precise design with a warm and natural material palette.

This 7,000 sq.ft. office contains 50 workstations, multiple-sized conference rooms, Zoom rooms, and an abundance of shared spaces, lounge areas, and a breakroom.

The concept revolves around three main design elements:

• A “wood liner” on the exterior is both low wall and bench, intentionally reducing the amount of glazing while linking different uses. At the boardroom, this feature offers additional seating and serves as an extended dining area and lounge. It continues weaving in and out of the huddle rooms, terminating at the workstations where it reveals stunning views of the bay.

• Meeting and Zoom rooms are collected in a central volume. With circulation on all sides, staff use the loop around these rooms for informal “walk and talk.”

• The staff lounge, dining area, and boardroom are designed for flexibility. A panel stacking glass wall opens the boardroom to the lounge and dining, creating an all-hands event space.

Carefully crafted interior elements merge architectural millwork with custom furniture and timeless designer pieces. It creates a casual yet sophisticated atmosphere. The stained oak veneer of the millwork and custom furniture was painstakingly tested to blend seamlessly with the wood flooring and designer furniture.

After five years in WeWork, almost 2 years of remote work, Turn/River Capital staff enjoy a peaceful, home-like, and comfortable environment fostering productivity and connection in a post-pandemic world.

Design Team:
Sarah Willmer
Julia Schuetz
Britta Tuschhoff
Khulan Batsaikhan

Photography by Jasper Sanidad