The five-story, 165,000 sq ft headquarters provides a functional and inspirational space for Educational Media Foundation, a global, multi-platform media nonprofit relocating from California. The facility responds to the wide-ranging needs of multiple departments while celebrating the community of employees and listeners. Central to this vision is the 1,100-seat performance venue — designed as a space for worship, gatherings, and pre-function activities — supported by generous open areas.

The project comprises two distinct spaces united by a shared entrance and lobby. Clad in prefabricated facade systems and glass, the buildings embody two ancient Greek interpretations of time: Kronos, the rhythmic passage of time, and Kairos, transformational moments. The design team faced the challenge of translating these abstract concepts into a monumental, expressive facade. Wells partnered with the design team from the earliest design phases to align design intent with constructability, leveraging tools such as Autodesk BIM 360 for real-time coordination — allowing the team to optimize panel design, streamline fabrication, and anticipate installation challenges, ensuring that the complex prefabricated geometry could be delivered efficiently and accurately.