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Modern office lobby featuring a natural wood slat partition, a wavy blue ceiling design, sleek glass railings, and minimalist furniture, illuminated by soft, ambient lighting.
Modern office lobby featuring a natural wood slat partition, a wavy blue ceiling design, sleek glass railings, and minimalist furniture, illuminated by soft, ambient lighting.

Asset Management Client

This bespoke workplace bridges our client’s British heritage with New York's dynamic environment, emphasizing sustainability and adaptability.

Size 25,000 sf

Location New York, NY

Services Architecture, Brand Experience, Interior Design, Lighting

Sectors Financial, Workplace

Contemporary waiting area with varied textures; soft beige couches complement wall panels in muted greens and creams. Overhead, a sleek white slatted ceiling contrasts the warm wooden floor. Central tables and modern lounge chairs offer a relaxed space for reading and work.

This financial client’s workplace represents a new chapter in the London-based company’s story. For the client, this project was unprecedented; it was their initial foray into crafting a bespoke space, ensuring every detail resonated with their brand and corporate aesthetics.

Our design emphasizes flexibility and adaptability with movable partitions, catering to the evolving needs of a high-paced financial environment. The workspace includes a trading area, research and development spaces, and client touchdown areas, plus a cafe. The client’s dedication to Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) is evident in achieving LEED v4 ID+C Gold certification and a 35% reduction in water usage, marking a significant step in their sustainability journey.

Client’s first-time experience with designing a branded workplace

LEED v4 ID+C Gold certification

35% reduction in water usage

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