Appian Offices – McLean

Appian Corporation is a cloud computing and enterprise software company headquartered in McLean, Virginia, part of the Dulles Technology Corridor. CRTKL designed Appian's McLean headquarters in 2019 to reflect a fresh, collaborative approach to office work while still reflecting their strength as an industry leader. As Appian continued to grow, they commissioned CRTKL to design expansion floors in an adjacent office building. The new floor design began before the pandemic but was quickly put on hold due to changing work patterns. In 2021, Appian restarted the project, challenging CRTKL to rethink the design with a focus on creating a hybrid office resilient to future disruptions and a space that would encourage employees to return. To meet employee needs in a post-pandemic office environment, the design strives to create warmth through hospitality features, key brand elements, natural integration, and flexible workspaces. The expansion includes a mix of open workstations, private offices, collaboration zones, and quiet rooms, supporting both focused individual work and team collaboration. Hospitality elements such as a cafe, lounges, and phone booths create a welcoming atmosphere that makes the office a destination rather than a mere place to sit at a desk. The design reflects Appian's identity as an agile technology company while addressing the realities of hybrid work.