On a prominent corner in Brentwood, California, a former bank has been reimagined as the new home for Lighthouse Real Estate. The design strategy centered on adaptive reuse-transforming existing architectural bones into a workplace that balances efficiency with a sense of belonging.Signature elements, like the original vaultconverted into a conference room with a hidden speakeasy, carry the building's history forward in unexpected ways. The result is an office that not only supports productivity but also feels like an extension of home for the people who inhabit it.
Adaptive Reuse
Lighthouse Real Estate
Brentwood, CA
Blurring the line between workplace and residence, the design reimagines the office as a series of communal spaces inspired by the warmth and intimacy of home.Here, every detail-from materiality to spatial flow— fosters comfort, connection, and a sense of belonging that transforms daily work into a shared livingexperience.
Inspired by the glamour of the 1920s and the intrigue of hidden treasures, we reimagined a room adjoining the old bank vault, transforming it into a private speakeasy where the owner can host colleagues, clients, and guests in an atmosphere of intimacy and discovery. Concealed just beyond the conference room behind the original vault door, this secret space unfolds like a hidden chapter in the building's story-rich with character, layered in history, and imbued with a sense of playful sophistication. Stepping inside, visitors are transported to another era, one that invites conversation, connection, and a touch of indulgence. More than a retreat, the speakeasy provides a purposeful counterbalance to the rhythms of the workday, offering moments of pause and escape that strengthen the bond between workplace and community.
