It Matters Where You Work

How the Right Landlord Can Be a Partner in Business Success

The idea that the workplace can be a catalyst for connection, opportunity and growth isn’t new. Over the last decade, workplace planners — including our team at Irvine Company — have carefully considered how smart design can drive business success. The thoughtful placement of amenities can bring people together, creating opportunities for serendipitous connection across teams and organizations. Spaces awash in natural light can boost mood, balance circadian rhythms and increase productivity. Everything from furniture layouts to color choice can impact how people focus, connect and create.

But what if the secret to an impactful workplace is about more than just the physical space or amenities? At Irvine Company, we’ve long believed that the right landlord is just as important as the right space. California business leaders agree: 62% say having a positive relationship with their landlord is important to their business.*

What does a positive landlord relationship entail? At Irvine Company, it starts with delivering an exceptional level of service and support. This can take many forms, depending on the customer, which is why partnership is essential. By adopting a partnership mindset, we’re focused on tailoring solutions to a customer’s unique and evolving needs by taking the time to truly get to know their business.

For some customers, this could mean flexible lease terms and a workspace that can accommodate future growth. For others, it means making it easier for teams to connect in the office, coordinating construction build-out or supporting a seamless move from one Irvine Company workplace to another. 

Critically, partnership doesn’t stop once the ink dries on the lease. It’s an ongoing relationship that gets stronger over time. Our teams proactively check in to understand new needs, helping adjust your lease for the perfect fit. We strategically invest and reinvest in our workplaces to ensure the quality of the space and amenities continue to drive talent recruitment and retention. And our on-site programming makes it easy to build community with events like food trucks, farmers markets and pop-up retail.

It’s about getting the small moments right, too. Whether that’s a near-instant response to a customer being locked out of their suite or proactive maintenance, we keep your focus where it matters: on your business.

In a changing market, this partnership approach — backed by Irvine Company’s industry-leading financial stability — has never been more important. Running a company is hard work and there are myriad decisions to make every day. By choosing Irvine Company, we’re taking one of the biggest decisions off your plate — where to lease and who to select as your landlord — and turning it into a competitive advantage that drives success for your business.

Partnering Together for Success

From finding the right space, to move-in day and beyond, our teams help your space work harder and make every day seamless. Leasing isn’t a “one-and-done” move but an ongoing conversation.

Here’s how:

*Proprietary research survey of 200 California leasing decision-makers located within a 30-mile radius of Irvine, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco and San Jose. Leasing decision-makers are individuals with a title of Director or higher who have input in their company’s leasing decision-making process.