Earlier this month, Pivot was pleased to welcome the real estate community into our new ‘super-hub’ to provide a real-life example of how today’s industrial space can flex. Thanks to an event organized by the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), developers, property managers, and other stakeholders convened at Pivot Interiors’ new facility located at The Crossings @ 880 in Fremont for a discussion on the allure of flex industrial projects such as this one.

As a company that grew up alongside many of Silicon Valley’s corporate anchors, we believe that we have unique insight into how space usage has changed over the years. And ours is no exception. As the largest Herman Miller dealer in California, we have a diverse operation including offices, showrooms, and warehouse/logistics space.

At The Crossings, we leased 101,000 square feet of Class A industrial space, and we added about $1.1 million worth of tenant improvements with the help of ArcTech architects and Oltman Construction. This building provided us with the opportunity to consolidate three previously distinct, and geographically dispersed functions, under one roof, gaining huge efficiencies. And because the space was brand new, we were able to customize the build out in a way that can’t always be done with existing space. This means the facility feels and operates exactly the way we want it to, driving employee satisfaction and productivity.

Today, our Fremont facility is an integral part of Pivot’s business, serving multiple purposes. Most importantly, it’s a ‘living’ show room. The active office function is highly visible by customers, who can observe how our products look and feel by seeing our own employees working in this environment. It’s also a great backdrop for events − something BOMA already figured out! Finally, by integrating various functions, we have broken down silos between business units and have seen collaboration reach new levels.

We believe that going forward, more companies will seek out this large, highly flexible space to accommodate diverse activities and customization. In this age of hyper-innovation where flexibility is king, it only makes sense that our workspaces should reflect the same principle.