Completed in 2022
Location San Francisco, CA
Scope Designed, Engineered and Fabricated by Muse & Company
Type Themed architectural interiors
Client Crunchyroll
Photographs by Jason O'Rear
Project Summary
In 2019, Muse took on this fully immersive design project when we were approached by Crunchyroll, one of the world’s largest anime streaming and content companies, to reimagine their headquarters in San Francisco. The sprawling 80,000 square-foot space, which is divided into 4 floors, was to feature fully immersive and authentic Japanese and anime-inspired themed spaces throughout.
We knew we couldn’t create the authentic Japanese experience without first immersing ourselves in the country’s culture, architecture, and style - so we took a company trip to Japan to prepare.
Entering the building, you walk through a doorway and leave downtown San Francisco, only to find yourself in the heart of Tokyo. The first floor is a fully immersive Tokyo experience. On the upper floors, you’ll find conference rooms, kitchenettes, and specialty areas - all connecting you back to the roots of anime in Japan.
We collaborated with KBM Hogue throughout the building to find seamless and engaging furniture solutions for these unique spaces.We also collaborated with SenovvA on building-wide AV installations. It was a pleasure to bring this slice of Japan to life in the heart of San Francisco.