Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation

Atlanta, Georgia

31,000 square feet

Hendrick has successfully completed a partial expansion of the Arthur M. Blank Family Office, to support the growth of the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation (AMBFF). Originally conceived in 2004 as the permanent site for the Blank Family Foundation, it now serves as the home base for visionary, Arthur M. Blank, and his diverse business portfolio. As the foundation continues to expand its giving, additional space to accommodate its expanding team became a priority.

The original project was 85,000 square feet; Hendrick expanded the square footage by converting the 7,000 square foot existing attic space on the fourth floor into office space; as well as renovating approximately 24,000 square feet of the existing administration offices on floors two and three, increasing the capacity of the open office environment on these floors.

During the remodel, the social area on the fourth floor emerged as a focal point of the transformation. With the entire staff back in action and bustling with energy it became evident that a dedicated social hub was essential.

The expanded café and collaboration space aligns beautifully with the ever-evolving trends of today's workplaces and is forward leaning to accommodate diverse workstyles. Employees want an environment that fosters casual and collaborative encounters. The Hendrick design created a comfortable space where staff can explore various seating postures; and where impromptu meetings, shared meals with colleagues, and alternative workspaces become second nature—this is the essence of the renovated and expanded space.