After a decade in the same location, international law firm White & Case seized an opportunity to create a more flexible, modern work environment when the company moved its Los Angeles office to a new 33,000 square foot space. White & Case has a distinguished record of serving companies, governments and financial institutions around the globe, and the new LA office pays homage to the firm’s history, while offering a fresh, contemporary and collaborative approach.
Interior design by Clay Pendergrast of HOK blends classic design elements that connote law offices, such as wood paneling, stone floors and a custom stair, with a balance of modern, light and transparent finishes. Bright white ceilings and marble floors contrast with the dramatic ebony veneer paneling and polished copper luminaires, creating a contemporary, yet warm, atmosphere reminiscent of hospitality design. The office is elegant, yet practical, with flexible details like reconfigurable folding walls that open to double the size of the reception area with space from the adjacent multipurpose room.