Building N, Redlands

Esri

Empty parking lot in front of a modern building with trees and clear blue sky.

Commercial

Building N Renovation

Project Overview

The recent addition to the Esri campus in Redlands, California, highlights the company’s ongoing commitment to adaptive re-use and sustainability. Known as Building N, the structure once served as the region’s local post office until 2020.

Today, it has been thoughtfully transformed into a modern office environment fully integrated into the fabric of the Esri campus, preserving the building’s history while redefining its purpose.

Location
Redlands, California

Services Provided
Full Architectural Services

Principal in charge
Michael J. Stephens, AIA, NCARB

Size
24,660 sf

Modern building with wooden pergola and concrete columns, sidewalk, and small garden plants outside on a sunny day.

Reimagined Spaces

What were once expansive outgoing mail staging areas have been re-envisioned as open-air collaboration spaces. These exterior areas now invite employees to gather, exchange ideas, and engage with the landscape, reflecting Esri’s culture of innovation and connectivity.

The redesign demonstrates how existing structures can be reshaped to support dynamic, people-centered work environments.

Aerial view of a commercial building with a parking lot and solar panels on the roof, surrounded by greenery and mountains in the background.

Sustainable Innovation

Sustainability is at the core of the project’s design strategy. Large photovoltaic panels extend across the building’s roof and outward into adjacent parking and service areas, generating renewable energy to offset the facility’s operational demands.

This approach not only reduces environmental impact but also reinforces Esri’s dedication to responsible stewardship of resources.

Empty modern office corridor with glass-walled meeting rooms and ceiling skylights.

An exterior view of a building with a wooden pergola, parking lot with handicapped spots, and palm trees, under a clear blue sky.

Modern office kitchenette with a wooden table, four colorful chairs, white cabinets, microwave, coffee machine, refrigerator, and hallway with artwork on the wall.

Modern office corridor with glass doors on both sides, carpeted floor, and suspended ceiling panels with integrated lighting.

Modern interior room with white walls, a wooden ceiling, colorful abstract geometric artwork, a wall-mounted TV, and a ceiling skylight.

Modern building with glass windows, concrete pillars, and wooden beams forming a pergola over a sidewalk with greenery and trees.

Modern office interior with glass doors, wall-mounted monitors, and ceiling lighting fixtures.

A wooden pergola with horizontal beams supported by vertical posts along a sidewalk, surrounded by green trees and bushes, with a building wall to the right.

A Welcoming Identity

The building’s new front entrance provides a fresh and welcoming face for employees and visitors alike. A natural wood-clad trellis structure softens the concrete exterior while clearly defining the main entry.

By harmonizing the architectural language with the surrounding Esri campus, the entrance creates a sense of cohesion and belonging, underscoring the success of the building’s adaptive re-use.

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