“The uniqueness of the space is that this is the nucleus of the office park, designed to provide an getaway from the office space that encourages social interaction and give the office tenant a perk. This is achieved in the diversity of the different qualities of space in terms of levels of scale and function, materials and textures. There are intimate spaces designed for solo or small groups and large multifunctional spaces that encourage social interaction,” Jones tells GlobeSt.com. “We put together a program to fulfill the personal needs of the office workers. These include food, entertainments and exercise as well as programs to cater to their needs, like laundry pick-up, pop-up activities, cooking classes, yoga studios, outdoor activities and activities like those that you would find at a concierge of a hotel. In other words, the concept takes care of the office tenant much like taking care of a guest.”

The name Foundry & Lux has historical ties to South San Francisco's past when cattle ruled the growing region. The theme also ties into the space's aesthetic components, which incorporate rustic reclaimed wood and steel with more modern finishes.

As previously reported, the farm to table concept prompted more restaurant locations of Asian Box.

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO—Whether it is Wolfgang Puck's signature Beverly Hills restaurant, Spago, farm-to-table landmark MB Post in Manhattan Beach, the flagship location for La Brea Bakery, the Lucky Strike Bowling chain, Japan's Mister Donut franchise, or the Java House chain in Africa, Stephen Francis Jones is already known around the world for architecture and design. His designs are more than just places to eat.

That's the impetus behind Jones' most recent efforts, including the unique Foundry & Lux space at Britannia Cove at Oyster Point, where like-minded professionals find ways to share resources and work across disciplines. Approached by HCP Inc., specializing in healthcare and medical technology, Jones created Foundry & Lux as a central amenities facility to service the tech firms that will populate the 1-million-square-foot Britannia Cove campus.

Bringing to life a concept inspired by the word “Saturday,” Foundry & Lux is a unique social and commercial space. Foundry & Lux reflects how a well-designed space can do more than just offer commercial developers a place to set up shop as millennials want to have work and play come together. With places to eat, exercise and relax, including spaces for yoga and a Zen garden, Foundry & Lux is to the rest of the complex what Saturday is to the rest of the week.

The space includes a café for morning coffee and lighter fare, a wide range of options in the main dining area for lunch, and a lounge with a bar and wood-burning pizza oven. The space also includes a number of complimentary amenities for guests, including bowling lanes, pool tables, bocce ball and outdoor seating around a fireplace. An onsite edible garden will also grow produce that will be used in the dishes and influence the menu throughout the seasons.

“The uniqueness of the space is that this is the nucleus of the office park, designed to provide an getaway from the office space that encourages social interaction and give the office tenant a perk. This is achieved in the diversity of the different qualities of space in terms of levels of scale and function, materials and textures. There are intimate spaces designed for solo or small groups and large multifunctional spaces that encourage social interaction,” Jones tells GlobeSt.com. “We put together a program to fulfill the personal needs of the office workers. These include food, entertainments and exercise as well as programs to cater to their needs, like laundry pick-up, pop-up activities, cooking classes, yoga studios, outdoor activities and activities like those that you would find at a concierge of a hotel. In other words, the concept takes care of the office tenant much like taking care of a guest.”

The name Foundry & Lux has historical ties to South San Francisco's past when cattle ruled the growing region. The theme also ties into the space's aesthetic components, which incorporate rustic reclaimed wood and steel with more modern finishes.

As previously reported, the farm to table concept prompted more restaurant locations of Asian Box.