# Productivity-Improving Offices SEI Corporate Headquarters was Designed to be Fun and Efficient By Christopher DeLuca | Published 2011-05-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sei-corporate-headquarters References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/133972/sei-investments-corporate-headquarters-meyer-scherer-rockcastle/) & [msrltd](http://www.msrltd.com/) The SEI Corporate Headquarters, designed by Meyer, Scherer and Rockcastle architects, was conceived with the idea of maximizing employee benefits and also making the [corporate work flow more efficient](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovation-campus-1). The company is consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the world. The efficiency measures that Meyer, Scherer and Rockcastle implemented resulted in a saving of $1 million in operating costs and will continue to do so annually. The layout of the SEI Corporate Headquarters is fun and one that I am sure most people working in the corporate world would be envious of. The SEI Corporate Headquarters reflects the idea that when employees are comfortable in their working space they can accomplish more and ultimately be a more productive component of the company. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Efficiency-driven Workspaces:** Designing workspaces that maximize employee benefits and optimize corporate work flow to increase productivity. - **Fun and Functional Offices:** Creating office environments that are enjoyable and comfortable for employees, leading to higher productivity and satisfaction. - **Cost-saving Workplace Solutions:** Implementing efficient office layouts and design strategies that result in substantial operating cost savings for companies. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Design:** Architectural firms can offer innovative workspace design solutions that focus on enhancing employee productivity and well-being. - **Human Resources:** HR departments can improve employee engagement and productivity by implementing fun and efficient office spaces. - **Facility Management:** Facility management companies can provide cost-saving solutions through efficient office layout and design strategies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Community-Harnessing Workplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emit-technologies.md) - [Vibrant Multi-Level Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gensler.md) - [Home-Inspired Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harella-house.md) - [Biophilic Workplace Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangrove-garden.md) - [Redefined LA-Based Comfortable Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gensler-1.md) - [Warm Office Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinzo-architekten.md) - [Bright Tonal Modern Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprinklr.md) - [Function-Focused Sustainable Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tegeta.md) - [Natural Material-Focused Headquarters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escritrio-da-engenharia.md)