November Newsletter: Gus* Modern AppleSkin™ Leather, APD 10-Year Anniversary, and More! 🍂🍁

Welcome to our November edition of The Collective's industry newsletter. 

This month, we're rounding up all of our seasonal favorites, staring with Gus* debuting its exclusive AppleSkin leather, an eco-friendly innovation that takes sustainable design to a whole new level. 

We're also excited to share how Ripple has turned a new leaf with its brand-new 115,000 sq. ft. headquarters in San Francisco, designed to create a more effective workplace and boost employee productivity. 

Finally, we're celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the Architectural Products Division. Join us as we reflect on this milestone and the journey that brought us here. 

Read on for a fall roundup of our favorite products, projects and events as we kick off the holiday season!

What We're Specifying

Products that have caught our eye this month.

Sustainable Style: AppleSkin™ Leather for Fall Interiors

Bring the warmth of fall into your space with Gus* Modern's exclusive Vegan AppleSkin™ Leather. Manufactured in Italy from upcycled fruit fibers, this eco-friendly, biopolymer upholstery captures the look and feel of natural leather, all while being OEKO-TEX® Certified. Stylish, practical, and available in rich cognac tones across the MIX Modular collection and Truss Chair.

What We're Showcasing 

Some project inspiration for your next workplace.

Ripple's New HQ: A 115,000 Sq. Ft. Office Designed to Enhance Teamwork and Productivity 

We're so thrilled to share our work with Ripple! Ripple's new headquarters in San Francisco was their 'beta test' for an environment that would enhance teamwork, productivity, and make the office a destination for employees. Read about their interior design and the 'neighborhood' model that created a standard across the Ripple working environment with the link below.

What's On Social

The latest and greatest we're reading in the industry.

The Collective & Studio G Architects Collaborate on Snowflake's California Office

The Collective partnered with Studio G Architects to furnish Snowflake's 100,000 sq. ft. office in San Mateo, California. Spanning multiple floors, the space showcases a light, bright aesthetic with a snow-inspired theme, creating an environment that sparks curiosity. Congratulations to both teams on this outstanding achievement! 

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First Annual 'Taste of APD' Event Recap

We had a blast showcasing our Architectural Products Division (APD) at our first annual "Taste of APD" event! Guests mingled over wine and chef-prepared food in the luxurious Testarossa Winery. Congrats to our raffle winners JLL, Swinerton, and Trubeck teams, who each won experience trips for 2025 ranging from cozy Hibachi dinners to high-energy Smash Rooms!

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Happy Holidays from AAREP Bay Area & The Collective

The Collective was delighted to host AAREP's annual holiday bash! It was a fantastic evening filled with networking, celebration, and support for the YMCA San Francisco. We appreciate the tight community that the CRE community provides and are excited to see the next generation of CRE professionals flourish. Happy Holidays!

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Gus* Launches Spring 2025 Collection: Cozy Furnishings for any Workplace 

Staying true to its mission of creating beautiful furnishings that bring people together, Gus* Modern has unveiled its Spring 2025 collection. Featuring a selection of sofas, sectionals, tables and storage solutions, the collection is designed to be both cozy and adaptable to suit the needs of the modern workplace. 

Browse the collection here →

Architectural Interiors

Congratulations to the APD Team! 

Our Architectural Products Division (APD) Team is proud to celebrate 10 years of business! What started as a small 'startup' division within The Collective Silicon Valley has grown tremendously across the United States and Canada. Over the past decade, with a business model specializing exclusively in architectural products, the APD team has grown from three to twenty employees. They have installed over 750,000 lineal feet of wall products across the United States and Canada for startups, educational institutions, Fortune 500 companies, and more.

How 10 years have passed by so quickly - here's to many more!

Learn more about the APD team →

CoreNet Global Canadian Chapter's 2024 REmmy Awards

The Collective Toronto was honored to serve as a media sponsor for the CoreNet Global Canadian Chapter's 2024 REmmy Awards, celebrating excellence in corporate real estate.

We are thankful to have participated in the following projects that took home the Workplace Excellence Award and extend a heartfelt congratulations to our partners!
• Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee
• 25 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto – Rehabilitation Project

We also want to recognize our partners who were nominated for their outstanding work:
• RioCan Head Office
• Royal Bank Plaza
• Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP)
• TD Terrace

Congratulations to all the 2024 REmmy Award winners and nominees! Your achievements inspire us, and we look forward to working together on future projects to continue shaping the future of corporate real estate. Here’s to many more successes ahead!

Happy Thanksgiving!

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