A Smarter Way to Work
Boehringer Ingelheim’s new U.S. Animal Health headquarters creates a flexible, activity-based workplace that strengthens collaboration, supports employee well-being, and brings the company’s mission to life through design.
U.S. Animal Health Headquarters
Johns Creek, GA
Boehringer Ingelheim is one of the world’s leading biopharmaceutical companies, advancing human and animal health through scientific innovation. To support the future of work within its U.S. Animal Health business, the company established a new headquarters in Johns Creek, Georgia, bringing employees together in a modern, activity-based workplace designed to foster collaboration, flexibility, and connection.
The new headquarters transforms approximately 74,000 SF across two floors of an existing office building into a dynamic workplace for more than 500 employees. Guided by the company’s Smart Working Plus (SWP) workplace standards, the project reimagines the traditional office through an activity-based environment that supports focused work, learning, collaboration, and social interaction.
The design experience balances hospitality, functionality, and brand expression to create an environment that is both welcoming and purposeful. Natural daylight, open sightlines, and a variety of workplace settings enhance the employee experience and support well-being. The headquarters establishes a cohesive design narrative that reflects the company’s culture and commitment to innovation.
A Workplace Built for Choice
The planning strategy prioritizes flexibility by offering employees a variety of environments tailored to different work styles and activities. Collaborative “neighborhoods” are concentrated around the building core, where meeting rooms and shared spaces encourage teamwork while providing acoustic separation from quieter work zones. Independent work areas are positioned along the perimeter, maximizing access to natural daylight and exterior views that support comfort, wellness, and productivity.
Key amenities, including a training center, cafeteria, coffee bar, and informal gathering spaces, create opportunities for connection throughout the workday while supporting the company’s hybrid work model. Every planning decision reflects Smart Working Plus principles, creating a workplace that is right-sized, efficient, and adaptable to changing patterns of occupancy.
Expressing a Global Brand
The design is the first full implementation of Boehringer Ingelheim’s global “Windows into Boehringer” workplace standards, establishing a new model for future corporate environments. The design language reinforces the company’s global identity while celebrating the unique mission of the Animal Health Division.
Throughout the headquarters, environmental graphics, curated imagery, and branded design elements are integrated into the architectural experience, celebrating the animals, customers, and communities served by the business. These storytelling moments connect employees to the company’s purpose, create a distinctive sense of place, and reinforce the identity of the U.S. Animal Health organization.
The result is a flexible headquarters that supports innovation, collaboration, and employee well-being while establishing a scalable workplace model for Boehringer Ingelheim’s portfolio. By combining thoughtful planning with brand-driven design, the project creates an environment where people can perform at their best and where the future of work is fully realized.
