IRVINE, Calif. -

This week, Hyundai Capital America signed a lease for 177,000 square feet of working space in Newport Beach, Calif.

HCA highlighted the property, which is the west tower located at the corner of Jamboree and MacArthur Boulevards, will serve as co-headquarters with the captive finance company’s other location at 3161 Michelson Blvd. in Irvine, which the company has occupied since 2009 and will continue to occupy.

The company currently leases three offices staffed with more than 900 people in Orange County. HCA indicated the new location will allow the company to consolidate its satellite offices and bring its Orange County employees closer together.

The captive that does business as Hyundai Motor Finance and Kia Motors Finance indicated this new property enables HCA to continue its tradition by creating a healthy and inspirational work environment that communicates the company’s values and commitment to quality.

“HCA takes great pride in providing world-class working environments for its employees. In addition to being a quick drive from Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America, 4000 MacArthur has many characteristics similar to HCA's award-winning locations, including its Michelson office and operations centers in Dallas and Atlanta,” company officials said.

“All three of those locations were designed by global architectural firm Gensler and are LEED certified to the Gold level. HCA expects to make enhancements that bring the new property more in line with Hyundai Capital's global design themes of open, collaborative spaces; abundant light; and detail-oriented, symmetrical layout,” they went on to say.

HCA inherits its office design philosophy from its sister company in Korea, Hyundai Card, a company officials contend is renowned for its application of space branding – designing locations that represent the brand and create a unique experience. In addition to its offices, Hyundai Card has designed uniquely branded spaces ranging from libraries, airport lounges and restaurants exclusively for its cardholders.

Over the past two years, HCA has been launching new internal programs designed to build strong connections amongst its employees that translate into better collaboration at work.

In addition to launching a robust employee activity club program (HCA Connect) with more than 60-percent participation, the company also launched its Community Pride Fund housed at the Orange County Community Foundation. The fund supports employee-driven volunteer events in the community.

In January, HCA launched its Family Culture Experience that helps employees share new cultural experiences with coworkers and their families.

“The new lease is a continuation of HCA's ongoing efforts to bring employees together and build strong ties in Orange County,” the company said.