By Laura Beier – Staff writer, Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal Over the past eight years since its startup, virtual-care company Zipnosis has continuously expanded, prompting a search for a larger and more accommodating space. Executives found it in the T3 office building, a new take on a vintage warehouse designed by Hines. Located in Minneapolis' North Loop neighborhood, Zipnosis moved into T3 in April. Perkins+Will designed the space with plenty of room for employees to gather together, said Jamey Berg, one of the lead interior designers on the project. A unique aspect of the new space that invites employees to interact is the main conference room that has removable glass walls, allowing for a transition from private conference area to large meeting space. "We wanted the opportunity to host events, whether they be industry-related, discussions or forums, or just families coming together," said Jennifer Ho, director of human resources at Zipnosis. The company recently held its first family event, allowing employees and their relatives to gather. The versatility of the central conference room was something Zipnosis did not have at its former headquarters. Zipnosis' new space also incorporates energy efficient features, such as all LED lighting and an auto on/off system to ensure that excess electricity isn't being used. The office was built so that almost all of the workspaces are along the outer walls and receive natural daylight, so not a lot of electricity is used for daytime working, Ho said. While designing and building the 13,600-square-foot space, Perkins+Will also refrained from using materials containing toxic elements, such as PVC products. "We wanted to be mindful about what we were putting into their space," Berg said. As a tech company that provides a link between virtual care and health care systems, Ho described Zipnosis as a "health-conscious work group," so easy access to the Cedar Lake Trail is something employees appreciate about the new location. “When we began looking for a new office, we had two key requirements: It had to support our future growth and be a place where our culture could flourish. We worked with Perkins+Will to design a space that fosters collaboration and communication – two things critical to effectively supporting our customers and providing a positive work experience for our team," said Jon Pearce, co-founder and CEO of Zipnosis. Zipnosis Business: Virtual care companyCEO and co-founder: Jon PearceEmployees in the office: 45Building name: T3 (Timber, Transit and Technology) Address: 323 N. Washington Ave., Suite 300, MinneapolisOffice opened: April 2017Size: 13,600 square feetFloors: Part of one floorGeneral contractor: Greiner ConstructionDesigner: Perkins+WillBroker: Shannon Reilly of Frauenshuh Inc.