Commercial
Nkarta
Tenant Improvement, Lab & Office
A full redesign of 60,000 SF of laboratory and office space supporting a biotech facility. Pencil Box led concept design through construction administration, delivering strategic space planning, materials, and lighting design tailored to the client’s complex research and operational needs.
Retail & Event Space
Adaptive Reuse
An adaptive reuse project in SOMA exploring flexible concept designs for evolving business models. The plan introduces two addresses through an administrative change of use while revitalizing the existing building and enabling long-term adaptability for future tenants.
Retail Space
Tenant Improvement & Upgrades
A former meat-packing warehouse transformed into an inspiring retail space for a brand’s first California location. Through complex permitting, thoughtful design, and quick creative problem-solving, the project delivers a cost-effective interior that energizes both clients and employees.
HCP & PMA
Tenant Improvement
Multi-tenant laboratory office suites designed for flexibility and scientific growth. Located at 6000 Shoreline in South San Francisco, each 8,000–12,000 SF suite integrates offices, conference rooms, and BSL-2 labs with dedicated infrastructure to support diverse research operations.
Monarch Athletic Club
Tenant Improvement
A windowless 1970s shell in Brentwood transformed into Monarch Athletic Club’s second Los Angeles location. Designed as a boutique wellness destination, the space supports medically driven fitness, preventive care, and personal training in a refined, performance-focused environment.