Oracle Fitness Center
Client
Oracle Corporation
Location
Redwood City, California
When software giant Oracle Corporation looked to provide this state of the art fitness facility as a critical strategy for the recruitment and retention of its staff, a small wedge-shaped parcel along the campus’ entry drive was chosen for its size and opportunity. A unique program mixed a full-service restaurant and campus-wide food preparation with full-service fitness facilities that included an NBA sized basketball court and 5 lane lap pool. To provide the best exposure to full sun, the designers placed the exterior functions adjacent to a 5-level parking structure and “filled” the remaining irregular north tip of the site with 2 levels of active interconnected interior space. The approach yielded a building shape with a unique image that recalls the components of the iconic campus office buildings. A value driven solution, the team worked closely with the contractor throughout the process to ensure a project that was uncompromised.
Credits: Partner John Thiele completed the project as Project Designer while at Gensler and Associates.