Architect: Ware Malcomb
Square Footage: 400,000
Facility Type: Office, Aerospace, R&D
Location: Irvine, California

Turelk had the privilege to work with Ware Malcomb and JLL to deliver Thales' state-of-the-art aerospace offices and labs across three properties in Irvine, reinforcing our longstanding relationship with Thales and our expertise in aerospace and high-tech environments. With over 400,000 square feet of completed projects for Thales, Turelk has played a critical role in their operational expansion, supporting their innovative advancements in in-flight entertainment, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.

This project was a true team effort, beginning with due diligence and site selection during lease negotiations, followed by design and construction execution. The 61,000-square-foot Customer Experience Center is the focal point of the project, featuring a life-sized aircraft fuselage, interactive product demonstration areas, multi-screen digital display walls, and a reconfigurable product showcase, providing airline clients with an immersive firsthand experience of Thales’ cutting-edge solutions. Designed to cater to global clientele, the space includes private conference rooms, a business center, a multicultural prayer room, and a high-end coffee bar, ensuring comfort and functionality for visiting vendors and customers. The campus-wide buildout also included high-tech electronic assembly and testing labs, a pilot production line, collaborative workspaces, and a full-service café with a professional kitchen and outdoor patio, fostering ingenuity, interaction, and innovation among Thales employees. Ware Malcomb’s in-house branding studio played an integral role in integrating Thales' corporate identity into the design, incorporating legacy in-flight entertainment components, brand colors, and a Southern California-inspired aesthetic to create a cohesive and dynamic work environment. With deep experience in aerospace, R&D, and corporate headquarters, Turelk continues to be a trusted partner to Thales, Ware Malcomb, JLL, and The Irvine Company, delivering complex, high-performance environments that support industry-leading innovation.

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