DocuSign EMEA HQ
DocuSign asked Henry J Lyons for an innovative approach to workplace design, one which would emphasis connectivity between disciplines and could empower employees, optimise operations, and foster collaboration.
Henry J Lyons was tasked with creating a workspace at the heart of Dublin’s Silicon Docks to act as a global tech hub and the Docusign EMEA HQ. The fitout project provides 9,290sq m (100,000 sqft) of office space on a prime waterfront site at 5 Hanover Quay. The design for the new offices needed to facilitate multiple new and more established ways of working, as well as being future-proofed to adapt to growing business needs. A variety of zones and ‘neighbourhoods’ has been created within the overall office layout to facilitate different modes of working and foster teamwork. The HQ can accommodate up to 800 employees.
Supporting an integrated multidisciplinary approach
Centralised active spaces are created with built rooms located around the core providing a buffer from the main circulation and workspaces. Breakout and active spaces are centralised providing an interaction point for DocuSign staff to meet and collaborate. Neighbourhoods are created, providing different zones and facilities so they are spread across a floorplate, giving project teams ownership over them. These zones provide talent with an environment to focus on their projects and bring together experts with varied backgrounds to immediately respond to client’s requests with an integrated multidisciplinary approach.
Sophisticated, calming and collaborative environments.
Open ceilings, polished concrete floors and warm timber express the space’s raw architecture. Elegant accents of color complement the primarily black-and-white scheme, with bold numerals accenting the walls. Sophisticated, calming and collaborative environments are created using a neutral fabric palette, metal mesh screens, partially exposed services and feature lighting to define areas. This new home for Docusign exudes adaptability, innovation and connectivity—fitting for an energetic and expanding tech company in a rapidly changing industry.
