In what Vallarta Supermarkets says marks another milestone in its growth, the company celebrated the grand opening of its new office headquarters in Santa Clarita, Calif., June 17.
Designed to support Vallarta's commitment to innovation, collaboration and community engagement, the new office spans 51,350 square feet, includes a double-height lobby reception space, and has three floors of office space, according to a release. It also features 78 offices, 166 workstations, collaboration and focus spaces, eight conference rooms, six focus booths, open lounge spaces, and communal gathering tables throughout the office.
At the grand opening celebration, Vallarta Supermarkets provided donation checks to Santa Clarita Food Pantry and Santa Clarita Grocery.
Vallarta Supermarkets says key features and amenities of the new space include:
- Home kitchen-inspired breakroom — A 1,500-square-foot space with large communal tables for socializing and celebrating.
- Test kitchen — A 965-square-foot area for developing in-house products and recipes.
- Executive suite — Includes a lounge space for hosting special events, including a tequila tasting room.
- Sustainability initiatives — Vallarta's new headquarters integrates numerous sustainability features to promote environmental stewardship and employee well-being.
- Low-carbon materials — Use of advanced low-carbon concrete and structural timber.
- Energy efficiency — Electrified operations powered by 100% renewable energy, dynamic lighting and green roofs with native plants.
- Healthy indoor environment — Materials selected to minimize harmful chemicals, including recycled PET plastic in acoustic ceiling baffles and over 70% recycled materials in carpets.
- Water conservation — Advanced water recycling systems, including low-flow fixtures exceeding EPA requirements and rainwater capture.
(Photos courtesy of Vallarta Supermarkets)
The office design — led by HGA with contributions from Agency Artifact, Simon S. Wong & Associates, Ricca Design Studios, and Graves Construction — evokes the feel of a beach resort through soft colors, natural materials and living plants, the release said.
Additional design elements include abstract shapes inspired by the Vallarta logo and an art installation of abstracted sea birds in the lobby ceiling.
