Surrounded by celebrated music icons like the Fonda Theatre and Amoeba Records, the company’s new office at Columbia Square embraces the vibrant music scene of Los Angeles and places instruments close at hand for employees and visitors alike. As a bold presence in Hollywood, the office fuses with the city’s creative energy to engage future generations of musicians. Home to the executive, creative, marketing and digital teams, the office is made of two unique spaces: two floors of a mid-rise office building and an adjacent 8,600-square-foot structure called the “Bungalow.” Though separate, both spaces emphasize Fender’s desire to be part of their new Hollywood home.

The reception area is on the ground-level, and the public is welcome to walk in and explore a large installation and feature wall. Throughout both spaces, large windows allow views into the design zones and music lounges. The design of the space was influenced by the sleek contours, niche colors, and finely tuned hardware of Fender's famous guitars—while still taking into account the workflow and product development process unique to the teams at the company. It was critical that the space support all of the company’s business objectives, from their design process to technology-driven efforts like e-commerce and app development.