Location: 777 6th Street South, Kirkland, WA
End Client: Google
Architect: NBBJ
Completion: April 2022
Google’s Kirkland campus expansion required workspaces that could adapt to new patterns of use in the middle of the COVID era – spaces that weren’t just beautiful, but functional for independent work, small team sessions, and quiet focus. The vision called for furnishings that balanced comfort with acoustics and durability, while integrating seamlessly into the larger architectural environment.
QA Group partnered directly with Specialty Wood Manufacturing to execute the upholstered elements for this project. Our team fabricated custom straight banquettes, a booth seating area, and a series of built-in nooks designed to create a sense of enclosure and privacy. These nooks became a central feature, offering employees cozy, acoustically controlled places to retreat for quiet work or one-on-one collaboration. During a time when workplace design was rapidly shifting toward flexibility and health-conscious layouts, these enclosed seating solutions provided a much-needed combination of comfort and separation.
The upholstery scope was extensive, spanning wall and ceiling panels, seat and back cushions, and integrated banquette structures. Each piece was engineered to attach cleanly with Velcro systems for long-term maintenance and adaptability. Bold, tactile fabrics were selected to bring warmth and energy to the interiors, complementing the woodwork provided by Specialty Wood and enhancing the architectural palette.
Delivered in the midst of the pandemic, the project demanded extra attention to detail and schedule coordination. By blending craftsmanship with problem-solving, QA Group helped bring to life a workspace that feels modern, inviting, and thoughtfully designed for how people work today. The result is a collection of spaces that look as good as they perform… balancing style, acoustics, and function to meet Google’s high standards.
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