Windows & Doors
Folding-Glass Walls Deliver The Outdoors

Employees at the Skullcandy headquarters stay connected to the surrounding Utah landscape through a virtually all-glass façade.
The Skullcandy headquarters building makes extensive use of glass to provide employees with views of the Uinta and Wasatch Mountains. Skullcandy, the iconic performance and lifestyle audio brand, was born on the ski slopes of Park City, UT. A $300-million technology company with international brand recognition, Skullcandy’s 250 global employees design and produce headphones, earbuds, and wireless speakers and cater to the outdoor enthusiast with a rugged, tough yet stylish sensibility and a counter culture vibe. The company recently relocated to new headquarters at the base of Utah Olympic Park. The 45,000-sq.-ft. facility is home to roughly half of the company’s employees. The site was selected for its stunning views and an opportunity for Skullcandy to stay close to their Park City roots. Think Architecture, Salt Lake City, was tasked with designing an environmentally-friendly structure that integrated into the landscape and maximized its striking views. According to principal architect Tyler Kirk, the “overall aesthetic of the building needed to reflect the future of where Skullcandy is going, while maintaining a connection to its past.” The building also needed to feel like it belonged in Park City, while still fitting into the technology campus where it’s located. Material selection was a critical component in the design process. The team specified modern, natural building materials that would weather gracefully and maintain their aesthetic appeal for a long time. Kirk wanted, “to create a look that would feel modern, yet remain connected to the natural environment of the area.” Stone was mined from a local quarry. Zinc panels included in the design will naturally patina over time and take on a unique, mottled look. Cor-Ten steel will eventually transform into a natural orange that will reflect the color palette of the surrounding Park City environment. A modern, distinctive window mullion pattern creates a visual sense of movement and energy, evoking Skullcandy’s identity as a musical and active lifestyle brand.

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