LivingSocial Voted in "World's Coolest Offices" - See Why | OTJ Architects

LivingSocial is one of the fastest growing companies offering daily local deals. They came to OTJ with the goal of creating an office space that would attract and retain Washington DC's brightest employees. LivingSocial's aggressive staff growth proved to be a huge factor in choosing their new space as well as in creating an exclusive design for it. OTJ helped these daily deal gurus to find a new space that offered both character and ample room for growth.
Two floors in a historic DC building were chosen for LivingSocial's office. OTJ's design maintained the structure's historical charm as well as LivingSocials' goal to 'bring the city into the office'. Working with LivingSocial's themes of urban reuse and connections, OTJ captured the appeal of local neighborhoods by designing the space to resemble DC rowhouses. To continue the theme, OTJ placed graphic metro maps on the walls and developed communal meeting spaces as 'parks' throughout the offices. LivingSocial wanted the space to be bike friendly, so the design also incorporated polished concrete flooring and bike storage. OTJ avoided standard office materials and construction and instead focused on finding one-of-a-kind antique furniture and local pieces to make LivingSocial a unique environment.
Every urban detail encouraged both movement and interaction within the company. Open rooms, permeable ceiling coverings, spacious pantries and game areas allow for effective and comfortable maximization of office space. OTJ collaborated with LivingSocial's graphic designer to use company motifs and images as decor throughout the office. LivingSocial and OTJ created a design brand for their headquarters that reflects the distinct characteristics of the growing company. LivingSocial's management team has found that their employees love the office design. The consensus is that OTJ provided a space that encourages effective functional collaboration while also providing an environment where employees feel relaxed and comfortable to do their best work.

LivingSocial was voted as one of the 'World's Coolest Offices' in 2011 by Inc.Magazine -- http://www.inc.com/articles/201110/coolest-offices-livingsocial-by-otj-archit...

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[thedpaf1]

This looks like a great work environment and place where fulfilling work and achievement is inevitable!

[TheWLGJr]

whooooaaaaa, now I know where all my deals come from/all my money goes! Good job OTJ! Love the aluminum planters and the "parks" idea.

[alexnathanbrown]

I wish I had brick walls. I wonder if I'm allowed to paint a faux brick finish....

[mford1185]

Couldn’t everyone just work from home at living social? 

[caity6184]

I wish my office looked like this! Looks like a fun place to work!

[katieapples]

Ah! I love the bathtub table!

[rossiaj4]

This is sweet!