2025 Southwest Best Projects
Best Project, Interior/Tenant Improvement: TikTok USDS

TikTok U.S. Data Security
Scottsdale, Ariz.
BEST PROJECT
Submitted by Gensler
Owner TikTok
Lead Design Firm Gensler
General Contractor JT Magan
Civil Engineer / Lighting Design Coherent Design
Structural Engineer PK Associates
MEP Engineer Energy Systems Design
Employee well-being is at the heart of this 56,000-sq-ft space, which was created inside a former shopping mall. Amenities include a parent’s room for private caregiving needs, a massage room for stress relief and recovery, a wellness room with puzzles and crochet and a private therapy room for one-on-one sessions. In addition, a flexible group therapy room doubles as a space for activities such as yoga, meditation and mindfulness workshops.
The building’s large scale, robust mechanical infrastructure and curved architectural storefront pushed the team to rethink how best to plan for efficiency.
The office’s enclosed meeting rooms are located away from the window line to give employees greater access to natural daylight. As a security measure, exterior-facing windows are wrapped with a special technology-cloaking film to mask sensitive information on computer screens while retaining outside views.
Photo ©Benny Chan / Fotoworks
Attention to detail and craftsmanship define the space. Custom millwork was fabricated with natural materials and paired with locally sourced terrazzo countertops, while meticulous alignment of wall panels, ceilings and fixtures ensures a seamless visual experience. The exposed spiral ductwork, a bold design feature, was factory-welded and carefully routed to follow the building’s curves. Infrastructure was relocated as needed to preserve clean sightlines.
The building’s unique geometry required tight coordination across trades. Preconstruction planning of conduit, cable trays and ceiling systems ensured minimum duct heights and preserved openness and daylight. The team implemented numerous positive practices, including installation of temporary fire-rated and soundproof barriers between construction zones and occupied areas to reduce disruption. Air scrubbers operated continuously to control dust and improve indoor air quality, and all tools were required to meet silica-compliance standards.
Strict compliance with rigorous jobsite safety protocols enabled the team to log nearly 61,000 work hours with no injuries or recordable incidents. Workforce development was also a project priority, focusing on mentorship to promote long-term safety habits.


