# Non-Corporate Office Designs The BP Lower 48 Office Was Designed to Attract Younger Employees By Mishal Omar | Published 2017-02-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bp-lower-48 References: [officesnapshots](https://officesnapshots.com/2017/02/02/bp-lower-48-offices-oklahoma-city/) & [bp](http://www.bp.com/en_us/bp-us.html) BP Lower 48 is a gas company based in Oklahoma City and its office was designed by the firm Fitzsimmons Architects in order to attract younger employees to the business. The main focus in designing the space was to create an environment that rejects traditional corporate functions and atmospheres. Instead, the space is able to offer an air of luxury, comfort and warmth all at once. The office's exposed brick, use of dark wood and warm lighting makes the space appear inviting and almost lounge-like in its appearance. This atmosphere, coupled with [private and semi-private working areas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emit-technologies), ensures that the [open-plan space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mislad) is still able to provide both comfort and privacy to its employees. The BP Lower 48 office sets a precedent for how unassuming companies can attract young and creative talent. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxurious Office Spaces:** Creating office environments that offer luxury, comfort, and warmth to attract younger employees. - **Rejecting Corporate Atmospheres:** Designing office spaces that break away from traditional corporate functions and atmospheres to appeal to younger talent. - **Flexible Working Spaces:** Creating open-plan spaces that provide comfort and privacy with private and semi-private areas for employees. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Design:** Opportunities for architects and design firms to create innovative and inviting office spaces. - **Gas and Energy:** Gas companies like BP could use innovative office designs to attract and retain young and creative talent. - **Technology:** Developing technological solutions to enhance the flexibility and comfort of modern office spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Warm Office Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinzo-architekten.md) - [Biophilic Workplace Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangrove-garden.md) - [Bright Soda-Brand Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-hbc-headquarters.md) - [Youthful-Inspired Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esalco-logistics.md) - [Vibrant Multi-Level Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gensler.md) - [70s-Inspired Rustic Law Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/century-city-law.md) - [Modern Deco Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newgen.md) - [Californian Modern Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-job.md) - [Reinvented Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mislad.md)