Innovative Approach to the Legal Workplace
Wilson Sonsini Page Mill Road TI Renovation | Palo Alto, California
Wilson Sonsini, a law firm recognized for representing innovators in technology and life sciences, occupies a two-story, 191,836-sq.-ft. standalone building. The renovation was completed in three phases, allowing the client to remain operational in two areas while work progressed in the third. The updated space not only accommodated a consolidation in office space from an adjacent building but also supported the firm’s transition to a modern, hybrid workplace model.
Partners
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Client Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Scope of Work
The scope of work included a complete renovation of the attorney wings and conference center, the addition of new single-use restrooms, and a refreshed interior courtyard. Key spaces such as the café, lunchroom, lobby/reception were preserved, but received significant utility, finish and technology upgrades.
The office is in the Stanford Research Park in the heart of Silicon Valley with a location that gives attorneys at Wilson Sonsini unparalleled access to the region’s top technology, life sciences, and growth-stage companies, as well as the thriving local venture capital and private equity firms that support them. It is just a half mile walk from the California Avenue Caltrain station and 30 minutes away by car from both the San Francisco International Airport and the San Jose International Airport.
Coordination Meets Craftsmanship
The law firm project required precise coordination due to its phased construction and ongoing occupancy. Renovating 60,0000-sq.-ft. while 130,000-sq.-ft. remained in use meant carefully managing access, deliveries, and uninterrupted building services. Despite delays in the initial permit, DPR's project team maintained the schedule by overlapping phases to keep the project moving forward. The project stayed on budget, even with added scope. On this project there were no straight walls. Therefore, a key innovative aspect of the project was using Dusty the robot for layout over multiple floors. Using Dusty accelerated layout work and improved accuracy, especially for all of the curved walls. Design highlights included a custom metal mesh ceiling, a large bespoke light fixture, a Venetian plaster wall crafted by the original artist, and Tambor wood detailing in the lobby and reception.
Photo Courtesy of Danny Sandler
Photo Courtesy of Danny Sandler
Photo Courtesy of Danny Sandler
Photo Courtesy of Danny Sandler
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