![]() ‘ working with airbnb to design the warehouse has been a fantastic journey,’ adds shih-fu peng, co-founder of heneghan peng architects. The space has been designed to foster collaboration, interaction and a sense of community ‘the combination of neighborhoods with the visual and physical connection across the atrium provides just the right balance of privacy and socialization.’ ‘ the warehouse was a rare opportunity for our team to start from scratch and further evolve the ‘belong anywhere’ workplace philosophy that makes airbnb unique,’ says rebecca ruggles from airbnb’s environments team. Meeting spaces are organized around the central atrium this included a custom-built replica of a dining table from a romanian listing, and authentic decor from a dwelling in montpellier, france. as part of airbnb’s global office design strategy, the environments team engaged with local employees to help furnish the rooms. the versatile stairway serves multiple purposes, from a conference and community event space for up to 400 people, to a lounge style working environment.Ī central staircase forms the office’s focal pointĪs with previous offices, the interior design of each meeting room is inspired by existing airbnb listings from around the world. named the ‘agora’, it connects the first floor to the basement, unifying the various floors. the central staircase forms the office’s focal point. these zones also include personal storage, one or two sit stands, and one lounge spot. The warehouse consists of 29 neighborhoods where individual desks have been replaced by one large communal table. in order to enhance employee visibility, the airbnb environments team incorporated a ‘neighborhood’ concept that allows staff to gather within in a single dedicated base.įor the first time, airbnb was able to pre-determine the architectural layout of the interior space announced as the brand’s first ‘urban campus’ model, the headquarters features new structural elements including a dramatic central staircase. The existing structure had fallen into disrepair before airbnb teamed up with heneghan peng architects to completely renovate the property. the 4,000 square meter headquarters houses over 400 employees, while the firm’s previous dublin office, also designed by heneghan peng, will continue to operate. titled ‘the warehouse’, the project marks the first occasion that airbnb has been able to pre-determine the architectural layout of an interior space. ![]() Airbnb has again collaborated with architecture firm heneghan peng to complete its new international headquarters in dublin. ![]()
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