Bell Helicopter Employee Center - Modern building with a large glass window facade reflecting the sunset. A wide driveway leads to a main entrance beneath a clear sky. The structure features light-colored brick walls and a minimalistic design.

Bell Helicopter | Employee Center

LEED Silver Certified

The Lawrence D. Bell Employee Center is an impressive and functional building designed to accommodate the needs of Bell Helicopter's employees. This state-of-the-art facility, located at the Bell Helicopter Headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas, replaces the outdated cafeteria that previously served the campus. 

The building's completion and design signify the start of a new era for the campus, which aims to reflect the company's core mission of technological advancement and engineering excellence. The Lawrence D. Bell Employee Center comprises several vital features, including a dining hall, food court, and company store, all interconnected by a central corridor. This corridor is a hub for employees to gather, socialize, and connect.

The main dining hall is a versatile and multifaceted space that boasts double-volume ceilings, clerestory windows, and soaring columns, creating an impressive and spacious environment for employees. With its hangar-like quality and grand scale, the dining hall can quickly transform into a dining area, reception space, or town hall venue, making it a highly adaptable and functional space for various events and occasions.

Overall, the Lawrence D. Bell Employee Center is a testament to Bell Helicopter's commitment to its employees' well-being and satisfaction. It offers a modern and comfortable space for them to socialize, relax, and recharge.

Client
Bell Helicopter / Textron

Location
Fort Worth, TX

Services
Architecture, Interior Design, FF&E

LEED Certification
NC v2009 Silver


Awards
2013 USGBC Green Ribbon Award –
LEED Project of the Year, Private

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