Sara Lee
1 Tower Lane • Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
30,250 SF
THE BRIEF
The frozen foods group spun off into its own company. Develop an office for expansion and a separate test kitchen.
THE DEEPER ISSUE
Sara Lee needed their own office, but were so busy building a new business that they couldn’t provide a firm head count, organizational culture, or work style.
THE PROCESS
Suitable existing conditions could not be found within the timeline needed, so a mix of raw and built space was leased. Create an organizational system of private offices, meeting spaces, workstations, and communal areas that service across multiple working types and job roles. Beyond aesthetic, concentrate design on materials with short lead times.