f5 Networks HQ soft seating with a view of Puget Sound and stadiums
Corporate

f5 Networks

F5 Networks

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Seattle, WA

HIGHLIGHTS
  • Vertical campus within an iconic 48-story, first-generation high-rise in the heart of Seattle
  • 10 distinct yet connected “neighborhoods” that foster collaboration and team identity
  • Stairs and social spaces revolve around building, connecting floors and encouraging movement and interaction
  • Executive Customer Experience Center on Level 48 featuring immersive digital experiences, innovation spaces, and curated living and dining rooms
Project size

515K SF

Completion date

2019

Sustainability

LEED Silver

Challenge

Relocating F5’s headquarters from multiple dispersed buildings into a single high-rise tower in downtown Seattle introduced significant complexity. We had to coordinate across numerous stakeholders, consultants, and building systems while consolidating ~1,400 employees into a cohesive vertical environment. Designing a “vertical campus” also posed challenges in maintaining connectivity, culture, and efficient circulation across multiple floors, while integrating specialized spaces like a Security Operations Center and Customer Engagement Center.

Solution

We supported the development of a highly integrated workplace strategy in collaboration with the design team, organizing the tower into interconnected “neighborhoods” linked by internal stairways to promote movement and collaboration. We helped manage stakeholder alignment, consultant coordination, and the integration of specialized amenities, ensuring that each element -from workplace design to technical spaces – functioned seamlessly within the high-rise environment.

Outcome & Impact

The result is a dynamic, future-forward headquarters that unifies F5’s workforce, enhances collaboration, and elevates both employee experience and brand presence in downtown Seattle. The vertical campus design strengthens connectivity across teams while providing state-of-the-art amenities, positioning F5 with a high-performance workplace that supports innovation, recruitment, and long-term growth.

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Project Partners

NBBJ

Architect

Sellen Construction

General Contractor

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