Project Name: Astroscale US Headquarters

Location: Denver, United States

Design Team: Neoera

Total Floor Area: 13,500 ft²

Completion: 2025

Photography: Justin Martin

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Project - Denver-based women-owned architecture studio Neoera has revitalized a 1910 industrial train depot in Colorado into a contemporary office for satellite servicing company Astroscale, fusing Japanese design principles with sci-fi influences.

The 13,500-square-foot headquarters in Denver's South Broadway district features a distinctive satellite-inspired layout that divides the space into three functional bays. The central core serves as the building's command center, housing communal spaces including a kitchen, library, and mission control room, while the flanking north and south "wings" contain workspaces conceptualized as energy-collecting solar panels.

"We wanted to create a space that moved away from the sterility typically associated with the space industry while honoring both the historic character of the building and Astroscale's Japanese heritage," said Neoera.

Throughout the office, blue polycarbonate Shoji screens provide flexible partitioning, allowing spaces to be reconfigured for different purposes while paying homage to the company's Tokyo roots. The adaptive reuse project preserves the original heavy timber and masonry structure, creating a dialogue between industrial heritage and future-focused innovation.

The workplace's most unexpected feature is its playful integration of science fiction themes. The north bay houses a Star Trek-inspired cocktail bar, while the south contains a Star Wars-themed lounge – separated by a sunken dining table that encourages social interaction. Custom boomerang-shaped desks provide versatile configurations for collaborative work.

"This headquarters represents more than just an office," explained Neoera. "It embodies Astroscale's vision of sustainability both on Earth and in space, while creating an environment where scientists, visionaries and industry partners can collaborate in an atmosphere that celebrates creativity and technical innovation."

Design Team - Neoera Architecture + Design is a design firm founded in 2013 by architect Emily Adams (LEED AP certified) in Denver, Colorado. The firm's name itself reflects its core philosophy—creating a "new era" design approach that rejects rigid practices and focuses on purpose and desire rather than ego and antiquated rules.

Under Adams' leadership, Neoera has developed a distinctive design language characterized by bold use of color, texture, and asymmetrical compositions, along with a profound understanding of functionality and user experience. The firm focuses on creating practical spaces that bring optimism and delight to their users, regardless of project scale.

The current leadership team includes founder and Design Director Emily Adams, Senior Architectural Designer Paul Hermann, and Architectural Designer Kelsey Matteson. Hermann has accumulated rich experience in commercial and complex residential projects, excelling at providing innovative solutions in the face of complex landscapes or technical challenges. Matteson is known for her versatile design capabilities, with outstanding performance in residential, office, retail, and university projects.

Neoera maintains long-term collaborative relationships with several renowned engineering consulting firms, including Studio NYL, Anchor Engineering, and MDP Engineering Group, ensuring that each project balances aesthetic vision with constructability.

Under Adams' guidance, Neoera has cultivated a corporate culture emphasizing transparency, honesty, and ethical standards, viewing client storytelling as central to the design process. The firm's work consistently demonstrates a commitment to crafting personalized spatial experiences that thoughtfully balance pragmatic considerations with poetic expression, establishing Neoera as an emerging force in America's contemporary architectural landscape.