Infoblox

The employee and visitor journey begins promptly after stepping off the elevators.

The elevator lobby creates a darker, immersive "tunnel" effect, establishing a strong sense of arrival and anticipation. As visitors move into the reception area, the atmosphere opens into a bright and welcoming environment. The reception area features:

• A prominent Infoblox logo integrated into a living greenery backdrop.
• Dichroic film elements that introduce colour and visual movement.
• A striking green quartzite reception desk.
• A suspended preserved plant feature installation that creates an immediate visual focal point.

Together, these elements establish a memorable first impression while reinforcing the company's brand identity.

One of the project's most significant challenges was accommodating growth while maintaining a comfortable employee experience.

To maximize efficiency, Aura redesigned some of the workstation layout using a 120-degree desk orientation instead of traditional 6' x 6' cubicles. Inspired by the branching patterns found in mycelium networks, this approach increased workstation density while maintaining openness, visibility, and employee comfort.

The office also incorporates hoteling workstations that allow employees and visitors to easily connect their devices and work flexibly throughout the space. Whiteboard walls, feature lighting, and graphic elements create engaging touchdown environments.

Recognizing the need for varied work settings, Aura developed a diverse ecosystem of collaborative and private spaces.

These include:

• Large formal meeting rooms for team sessions and client meetings.
• Small meeting rooms for focused conversations.
• Informal collaboration spaces featuring comfortable seating, modular furniture, and portable whiteboards.
• Diverse phone booth solutions ranging from single-user pods to four-person booths for private conversations, virtual meetings, and focused work.

A key project objective was creating larger communal spaces that foster connection and culture. The staff lunchroom was designed as a multifunctional destination, complete with a fully equipped kitchen and diverse seating arrangements ranging from intimate booths to communal tables and bar-height seating. Carefully curated branded details are seamlessly woven into the millwork and material palette, and a retractable projection system enables the space to transition effortlessly between daily use, presentations, and special events.

Directly adjacent to the lunchroom, Aura designed a highly flexible town hall space. Featuring movable tables and chairs, the area quickly transforms from everyday dining space into a venue for company-wide town halls, lunch-and-learn sessions, large group meetings and presentations.

To support employee engagement and work-life balance, Aura incorporated a variety of spaces dedicated to wellbeing and recreation. From a fully equipped pool lounge to a gaming nook with Nintendo, these spaces give employees opportunities to recharge, build relationships, and strengthen workplace culture.

Each floor includes a dedicated flex room designed to support diverse employee needs.

• The 11th-floor flex room functions as a parenting room.
• The 12th and 15th-floor flex rooms serve as wellness spaces.

In contrast to the energetic design language found elsewhere in the office, these rooms feature calming colour gradients, ambient lighting, and a tranquil atmosphere that allows employees to disconnect, recharge, and focus on their wellbeing.