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Rapt Studio is a multidisciplinary design and strategy studio based in San Francisco, California. The studio was founded in 2002, and has since then been creating innovative and unique designs for corporate interiors, retail spaces, and hospitality environments. Rapt Studio believes in creating customized environments that reflect the personality and values of the brands and business they work with. Their portfolio includes projects for companies such as Dropbox, Google, and West Elm.
Rapt Studio believes that every space has a unique story to tell. Their approach is to creatively reimagine a space, by using design as a tool to tell that story. They take a holistic approach by taking into account a space's architecture, brand DNA, and cultural context.
Rapt Studio has a unique understanding of the value of a workspace as a tool for employee retention and engagement. Their designs are intended to create environments that are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also functional and comfortable for the people working in that space.
Rapt Studio has worked on a diverse range of projects, some of which have been recognized in renowned design competitions. Here are a few examples of their work:
Rapt Studio designed the new headquarters for Dropbox in San Francisco. The space encompasses 400,000 square feet and accommodates over 2000 employees. The design intent was to create a space that inspires creativity and collaboration. The space combines modern, sleek design with a relaxed atmosphere, featuring open collaborative spaces alongside private offices.
Rapt Studio designed the new corporate office for 23andMe in Mountain View, California. The space was designed to promote collaboration, creativity and an open-minded, forward thinking approach to the future of health care. The space features open work areas, private offices and various collaboration spaces, creating a modern, dynamic work environment.
Rapt Studio designed a series of workspaces for furniture retailer West Elm. The workspaces were designed with a focus on functionality, with access to power, integrated storage, and work surfaces. The designs were inspired by the idea of the “maker” and celebrate unique materials and artisan craftsmanship.
Rapt Studio’s philosophy is one of collaboration and customization. They believe in creating spaces that are not only functional and aesthetically pleasing, but are also a reflection of the unique personality and values of the brand they are working with.
Rapt Studio works on a variety of projects including corporate interiors, retail spaces, hospitality environments, and other commercial spaces.
Rapt Studio takes a holistic approach to their designs, taking into account the architecture of a space, the brand DNA, and the cultural context. They believe in customizing every design to fit the unique personality and values of the brand they are working with.
Rapt Studio’s philosophy is based on collaboration and customization. They believe in creating spaces that are not only functional and aesthetically pleasing, but that also reflect the unique personality and values of the brand they are working with.
Some of Rapt Studio’s notable projects include the Dropbox headquarters in San Francisco, the 23andMe corporate office in Mountain View, California, and the West Elm Workspace.
Rapt Studio believes that a workspace is a tool for employee retention and engagement. They approach workspace design as an opportunity to create environments that not only look good, but also function well and are comfortable for the people working in them.
