Once perceived as only a credit card company, Capital One is emerging as the leader in digital technology focused on improving people’s relationship with money. As a part of this transformation, Capital One has created several flagship "digital labs" across the country. These labs endeavor to attract and retain the best talent, create open, collaborative work environments and set a vision for the future of the company.

The Chicago lab, nicknamed “The Shop,” houses roughly 100 employees who work on the retail side of the company in digital, tech resources, analytics and operations. This was a highly collaborative project between Kahler Slater, Gensler, Frequency Audio, Capital One Workplace Solutions and digital designers at The Shop. What resulted from this collaboration was an innovative workplace that reflects a unique combination of Chicago retail and digital technology.

The Shop has been a highly successful project for Capital One. This office has elevated both the perception of Capital One in Chicago and the Chicago office inside of Capital One. Crain's Chicago named The Shop as one of the coolest offices in 2016. This success has enable this digital lab to expand onto a second floor within a year.