Bell Helicopter Employee Center cafeteria—This spacious, modern cafeteria has rows of white tables and chairs. The room features high ceilings, stylish, curved lighting fixtures, large windows, green plants, and colorful wall accents.
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 - A spacious, well-lit cafeteria featuring a central serving station with multiple food counters under a "soup/salad" sign. The area includes beverage dispensers, a bakery section with metallic finishes, and a modern, clean look.
Bell Helicopter Employee Center - Modern, spacious office cafeteria with rows of white tables and chairs, surrounded by large planters filled with lush greenery. The area features high ceilings with unique lighting fixtures and a large projection screen at the front.
Bell Helicopter Employee Center - A spacious, well-lit cafeteria featuring a central deli counter with stainless steel fixtures and a menu board. The area offers various food options displayed in racks and a beverage station in the background, complemented by glossy tiled flooring.
Bell Helicopter Employee Center wall mural—This large mural in a spacious room depicts a helicopter and an aircraft in flight, painted with vibrant colors against a cloud-filled sky. The setting includes seating areas, stairs to the right, and overhead lighting.

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 This state-of-the-art facility, located at the Bell Helicopter Headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas, replaces the outdated cafeteria that previously served the campus.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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