# Tangram Interiors Completes Install at Live Nation's LA Headquarters
When Live Nation needed to transform their Beverly Hills headquarters at The Ice House, they turned to Tangram Interiors for a complete workspace makeover that would honor both the building's industrial heritage and the company's dynamic culture.
## A Historic Space with Modern Needs
The Ice House carries fascinating history within its walls. Built in 1925 for manufacturing and storing ice, this four-story, 45,000-square-foot building was converted to office space in the mid-1990s. Live Nation has called it home for the past decade, making it the perfect backdrop for a workspace that needed to reflect the entertainment giant's vibrant personality.
## Custom Solutions for Complex Requirements
The project presented unique challenges that required innovative thinking across multiple disciplines. Tangram's approach centered on creating cohesion between Live Nation's energetic company culture and The Ice House's vintage industrial aesthetic.
**Custom Workstation Design**
Partnering with Stirworks, Inc., Tangram Studio designed and produced over 300 height-adjustable workstations specifically tailored to match the building's industrial character. These weren't off-the-shelf solutions – each piece was carefully crafted to complement the space's existing architectural elements.
The health benefits have been remarkable. According to Charlotte Wiederholt, Creative Director of Tangram Studio, analytics from the workstations show that Live Nation employees burned an additional 800,000 calories in just one month simply by using the sit-stand capabilities of their desks.
**Comprehensive Project Management**
Beyond furniture, Tangram handled every aspect of the installation:
- **Flooring**: 15,000 square feet of polished concrete and 8,000 square feet of carpet - **Furniture sourcing**: All ancillary furniture and soft seating selection - **Infrastructure**: Complete electrical and cabling work coordination
Joel Noble of Tangram Flooring managed the flooring installation within a tight two-week timeline, ensuring minimal disruption to Live Nation's operations.
## Bridging Culture and Workspace
What sets this project apart isn't just the scale or complexity – it's how successfully Tangram connected Live Nation's company culture with their physical workspace. As Wiederholt explains, "The best part of this project is working with the company to solve the discrepancy between the way they view their company's culture and the way they view their workspace."
This philosophy drives many successful commercial design projects. When employees feel their workspace reflects their company's values and energy, engagement and productivity naturally follow.
## Lessons for Commercial Design Professionals
The Live Nation project offers several key insights for commercial designers:
**Respect the Architecture**: The Ice House's 1920s industrial bones weren't obstacles to overcome – they were assets to celebrate and integrate into the modern workspace.
**Think Holistically**: Successful projects require coordination across disciplines. From custom furniture to flooring to technology infrastructure, every element must work together.
**Prioritize Employee Wellness**: The investment in height-adjustable workstations paid immediate dividends in employee health and engagement.
**Timeline Management**: Completing major installations within tight windows requires careful planning and experienced project management.
## The Tangram Difference
As a flagship Steelcase dealership and leading interiors solutions provider in Los Angeles, Tangram brings unique capabilities to complex commercial projects. Their five complementary business units – flooring, fabrication, custom furniture, move management, and communications technology – allow for seamless project execution under one roof.
The Live Nation installation showcases how the right design partner can transform challenging spaces into inspiring workplaces that truly reflect a company's identity and support its people.
