Yext

Occupying all nine floors of the Yext Building in Chelsea, the headquarters creates a complete journey through the company’s culture and business. Curated tour paths lead recruits and clients through a high-tech executive briefing center, pitch rooms, conversation areas, and a penthouse overlooking downtown. Near reception, a barista bar and dynamic LED mesh wall establish an immediate brand presence, while the broadcast-ready, 100-person Yext Theater supports weekly all-hands meetings and events. Open work areas combine sound masking, unassigned seating for mobile teams, interchangeable offices and huddle rooms, and adaptable engineering neighborhoods designed around agile sprints, integrated technology, and changing team sizes.

Since 2019, IA has helped Yext scale a consistent workplace experience across Tokyo, London, Paris, Arlington, Hyderabad, and additional U.S. locations. Research into work modes, adjacencies, culture, and brand informed global guidelines centered on employee choice, collaboration, and the concept of “correct answers every time.” A black-and-white binary palette and graphics that create order from chaos provide continuity, while each office responds to its people and place. Arlington pairs engineering neighborhoods with panoramic focus zones, a programmable stair installation, and a penthouse terrace. Hyderabad adds bold color, local influence, a manifesto café, game room, and outdoor space—extending the system without making it formulaic.