Treehouse–an online platform that teaches web, mobile and business development courses–signed on as the anchor tenant in the Karuna West building during the initial shell construction. To facilitate a mutually beneficial process, Owen Gabbert, LLC managed the design, permitting and construction of the tenant improvement work on behalf of both the building owner and the tenant.

As an online education company, the Treehouse project required some unique construction elements. Specifically, the Treehouse program needed studios to record its educational videos in. To accommodate this need, a section of roof was redesigned during construction to allow for additional height on the fifth floor, and special considerations were made to ensure a soundproof environment.

A large open café area on the fourth floor of the building provides a central gathering area for employees and visitors. The rest of the space is primarily designed as open office, with strategically placed conference and breakout rooms, which maximize the natural light and accentuate the appearance of the heavy timber building design. 

Architect: MFA | Architecture and Planning
Owner’s Rep & Construction Management: Owen Gabbert, LLC
General Contractor: R&H Construction
Photographer: Andrew Pogue Photography