An Ode to State Fairs

Steve Grove highlights state fairs as enduring local connections built on trust. Meanwhile, Notion has established a new 100,000-square-foot San Francisco headquarters in a building from circa 1907. Designed by IA Interior Architects, the space departs from the typical forward-looking tech aesthetic seen at Apple or Amazon. While most AI-focused productivity software companies project futuristic images, Notion's office serves as an ode to classic design, contrasting with the mirrored complexes and geodesic domes of the industry.