Meta Headquarters, Menlo Park

Meta Headquarters, nestled in Menlo Park, California, represents a revolutionary corporate campus completed in 2018. Designed by the renowned architect Frank Gehry, this state-of-the-art project embodies cutting-edge design and sustainability. A standout feature is the elevated boardwalk, crafted from eco-friendly materials provided by Black Locust Lumber, highlighting the company's commitment to environmental responsibility.

Project Partners

Level 10 Construction

Level 10 Construction is a leading construction firm based in Sunnyvale, California. Established in 2011, the firm has built a reputation for delivering complex and high-profile projects with exceptional quality and innovation.

Used in this project

Black Locust Boardwalks

Project Details

• Project Name: Meta Headquarters, Menlo Park
• Location: Menlo Park, California, USA
• Year: 2018
• Architect: Frank Gehry
• Landscape Architect: CMG Landscaping
• Firm (Contractor): Level 10 Construction

Product Used: Elevated boardwalk

Awards and Recognition LEED Platinum

Press 

• Building design + construction article

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Meta Headquarters, located in Menlo Park, California, is a revolutionary corporate campus completed in 2018 that redefines the relationship between architecture, landscape, and sustainability. Designed by the acclaimed architect Frank Gehry, the project sets a global precedent for what forward-thinking corporate environments can achieve when functionality, aesthetics, and ecological responsibility are seamlessly combined. At the heart of this campus lies an elevated boardwalk constructed from black locust wood (Robinia pseudoacacia) supplied by Black Locust Lumber. Known for its extraordinary durability, natural rot resistance, and sustainability, black locust serves as a resilient alternative to tropical hardwoods, eliminating the need for chemically treated or non-renewable materials. The decision to use black locust underscores Meta’s dedication to sourcing environmentally responsible materials that also contribute to the longevity and beauty of the project. The landscape design, led by CMG Landscaping, integrates the built environment with its natural surroundings in a way that is both restorative and inspiring. The elevated boardwalk is more than a pathway—it is a symbolic and physical connector, guiding employees and visitors through a thoughtfully designed environment where nature and modernity coexist. The surrounding plantings and open-air spaces enhance wellbeing, while the extensive green roof, one of the largest in the United States, introduces a thriving ecosystem that reduces energy consumption, mitigates stormwater runoff, and provides valuable habitat for pollinators and native species. Constructed by Level 10 Construction, the project demonstrates extraordinary coordination between design innovation and engineering excellence. Every aspect of the campus was developed with sustainability in mind, from its reliance on renewable building materials like Robinia pseudoacacia wood to its holistic environmental strategies that minimize carbon emissions and promote long-term resilience. This holistic approach ultimately earned Meta Headquarters the coveted LEED Platinum certification, one of the highest achievements in sustainable building design. More than just a workplace, Meta Headquarters embodies the company’s values of innovation, community, and environmental consciousness. By selecting black locust wood for key architectural features, the project highlights the growing importance of renewable hardwoods in large-scale architecture, setting a powerful example for future developments worldwide. The combination of Gehry’s bold design vision, CMG’s landscape integration, and Meta’s corporate commitment to sustainability has created not only a visually striking campus but also a living model of eco-friendly architecture, demonstrating how modern workplaces can harmonize with the natural world.