CLIENTLyft
SERVICESInteriors
LOCATIONNashville, TN
SIZE54,000 sq ft
STATUSCompleted 2016
The Nashville office is a celebration of the city’s musical roots, the building’s historic character, Lyft’s culture of delight and surprise, and the beloved Slinky. In the reception area, a whimsical custom chandelier with LED lights and over 200 Slinkies greets visitors and new employees the moment they step out of the elevator.
Lyft selected a historic building in the heart of downtown Nashville with a warm warehouse character—raw materials like exposed wood and brick, large skylights, and arched doorways and windows. Working with the building’s long and narrow floorplate, we concentrated work areas around the skylights, and used huddle rooms and custom storage cubbies to break up the rows of desks, and to introduce color and texture. Dropped ceiling panels help to alleviate acoustical issues, as well as to create a more even plane of light.




It was important for the new space to reflect the Lyft brand as a whole while also embracing the office’s individual culture and location—we looked to Nashville’s musical roots as a central theme throughout the design. A hidden doorway behind a custom wall graphic that leads into an acoustically contained music room where employees —many of whom are musicians—can take a time out to play their instrument of choice.
The Dolly Room, complete with blond wigs and a quote from the woman herself, pays tribute to the iconic singer and musician, offering a fun place to meet or just relax.


“From our first meetings, we knew that STUDIOS really understood Lyft’s culture and aspirations – they really get us! They have done a fantastic job imbuing our values and personality into each project.”
Nancy Losey, former Head of Office Operations





Press
- Welcome to the Coolest Call Center on the Planet — Inc.com 2016
PHOTOGRAPHYBruce Damonte
Awards
- ULI Washington Awards for Excellence, Finalist | MLK Gateway II
- Future of Work Awards, Jury’s Special Prize | Ledger HQ
- BIM d’Or, Tech Show Awards | Google AI Hub
- Interior Design Magazine, Best of Year Awards, Office Renovation, Winner | Meta EMEA Headquarters
- Interior Design Magazine, Best of Year Awards, Medium Tech Office: Finalists | WHOOP Headquarters
- ULI Europe Awards for Excellence : Winner | L’Atelier Covivio
- Interior Design Magazine, Best of Year Awards, Finalist: Large Early Education | Raymond Elementary School
- AIA DC, Awards of Excellence in Architecture, Chapter Design Award: Winner | Raymond Elementary School
- ULI Washington Awards of Excellence, Excellence in Institutional Development: Winner | Raymond Elementary School
- ULI Washington Awards of Excellence: Finalists | Raymond Elementary School
- USGBC, US Local Market Leadership Swards DC, MD, VA, Decarbonization Award: Winner | Raymond Elementary School
- Fast Company, Innovation by Design Awards, Best Workplace Design: Honorable Mention | WHOOP Headquarters
- Chicago Athenaeum American Architecture Award, Display Installations: Winner | Welcome Galleries at the National Building Museum
- Chicago Athenaeum American Architecture Award, Best in office Buildings: Winner | Meta EMEA Headquarters
- Interior Design Magazine, NYCxDesign Awards: Finalist | 825 Third Avenue
- CoreNet NYC Design Excellence Awards, Project of the Year Under 25K sq ft: Winner | 825 Third Avenue
- USGBC, US Local Market Leadership Awards DC, MD, VA, Judge’s Choice Award: Winner | MLK Gateway II
- NAIOP DC MD Awards of Excellence, Best Washington DC Urban Office: Winner | MLK Gateway II
- CoreNet New England Awards of Excellence, Large Workplace: Winner | WHOOP Headquarters