Ember
This modern space makes a statement with biophilia, bold textures and pops of color.
Understanding what drives the need for change
When temperature control innovator Ember prepared to leave their scrappy startup environment for a new 25,000-square-foot headquarters in Westlake Village, they faced a defining moment. The company, founded by serial entrepreneur Clay Alexander to revolutionize how people experience food and drink, had outgrown their makeshift office setup with furniture hastily selected by their Chief of Staff. Now, with their groundbreaking temperature control technology gaining market traction, they needed a workspace that would reflect their design-led brand identity and support their ambitious growth plans.
The vision was clear but challenging to execute: create a modern headquarters that would embody warm minimalism while incorporating natural elements, rich textures, and strategic pops of color. The space needed to serve multiple functions across nine distinct areas, from an innovation center and product museum to collaborative workspaces and executive offices. Most importantly, the new headquarters had to tell Ember's story of thoughtful innovation and premium design, moving far beyond typical startup aesthetics to establish them as industry leaders.
How we brought the vision to life
Tangram collaborated closely with Studio Blitz to develop a comprehensive furniture strategy that would bring Ember's vision to life across every corner of their new headquarters. Rather than pursuing a one-size-fits-all solution, the team carefully curated pieces from multiple manufacturers, ensuring each space received furniture that matched both its specific function and the overarching design narrative. The approach emphasized warm minimalism through natural materials and textures, while bold accent colors were strategically placed to energize key collaborative zones.
The centerpiece of the design partnership became a series of custom millwork pieces created in collaboration with Valentine Industries. These bespoke elements, including the CEO and Executive Assistant desks, a striking reception desk, and a dramatic 13-foot boomerang conference table, served as signature moments throughout the space. Each custom piece was designed to reflect Ember's commitment to precision and innovation, creating focal points that would inspire both employees and visitors while reinforcing the brand's design-forward identity.
21 solutions from 4 manufacturers
Potrero415
Create inspiring settings — from open-plan casual to conference-room formal — with a wide variety of materials, shapes, and sizes. Potrero415 supports all the ways your people work: inside or outside a meeting room, sitting or standing, for long sessions or short bursts of creative energy. Designed for creative collaborators, Potrero415 is at the vanguard of a new standard of craft that looks better, feels better, and performs better.
Ology
Ology height-adjustable computer desks support the physiology and biology of workers and encourage a more health-conscious environment.
Gesture
Gesture redefines the relationship between you and your desk chair. Voted best office chair, its 360-degree arms, contoured back and adjustments are designed for all the ways technology shapes your posture.
Cubb Chair
Cubb’s singularity of form creates an elemental chair with a clear personality, delivering robust functionality for any environment. Its innovative contemporary aesthetic extends over seven design typologies, making it suitable for specification through multiple applications in both hospitality and office environments.
Circula
Loud and proud. Circula knows just who it is. Generous proportions command a room and create a congenial space to gather 'round. Fit for patio or palace.
Lagunitas Lounge System
Adapt to changing workstyles and shifting work postures from the conventional to the casual. The Lagunitas product line creates a “third place” seating and table offering anywhere in your workspace while offering privacy, efficiency, and comfort. The 44 pieces within the collection can be endlessly reconfigured to meet the needs of your space.
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