West Hartford-based consultancy Hooker & Holcombe announced it is moving its main operations to a newly-designed space in Bloomfield.

“Our client base is rapidly growing and we were running out of space at our old location. This 17,000-square-foot space provides room for future growth and further cements our long-standing commitment to the Connecticut community,” H&H President Richard Sych said in a statement. “We’re proud to call Bloomfield home and will continue to support our clients and business associates in this growing business community.”

The building features a four-story atrium including a waterfall, abundant plant decor, soft-seating areas, escalators and glass elevators. The first floor is equipped with state-of-the art conference facilities, a full-service cafeteria with indoor/outdoor dining areas and a fitness center. An expansive fifty acres of outdoor space includes miles of walking/jogging trails, meeting spaces, a baseball diamond, full-size basketball court and an adjacent golf course.

In a statement, the firm said it took advantage of the building’s modern design when planning its own space, called a “pod.” The pod features an open floor plan and design elements that are unconventional for what has traditionally been known as an “actuarial beige” industry, including a 22-foot coffee bar, a chalkboard wall for brainstorming, a “wellness room” and a “think tank” for breakout meetings or quiet reflection time.

“This is a milestone for the firm,” Rodger Metzger, chairman of H&H and president of the firm’s investment advisory group said in a statement. “Today, it’s unrealistic to think that employees can work for eight or more hours and still be productive. This new environment allows them to find room to clear their minds, then come back and be more on-task – a win-win for everyone involved.”

H&H took occupancy of the new space on April 1, with a 10-year lease commitment.