The renovation of a 17,000-SF penthouse office provides a new shared workplace that houses multiple distinct companies sharing common amenities. Designed to encourage people back to the office and to share ideas with other peers, it features a central “piazza” that opens onto generous shared and individual spaces such as conference rooms, library, lounge areas, a coffee bar, and incubator rooms.
Natural light from four exposures and large skylights floods into the spaces. Multiple layers of glass walls and partitions allow for the light to enter deep into the interior. Wood louvered walls unify the disparate firms occupying the spaces and tie the workplace together. They act as both filter and screen, balancing transparency with privacy while adding warmth and acoustical properties.
A library space and lounge feature rich, textured furnishings and materials that bring warmth, comfort, and personality to the space. Intimately sized focus rooms at the library, each activated by unique wallpaper, allow for uninterrupted quiet work and study. A shaded rooftop for working and socializing is accessible from the central piazza.
Bio Established in 2003, Andrew Franz Architect PLLC is a New York City-based architecture and interior design studio renowned for its cohesive integration of architecture and interiors with the primary goal of creating designs that positively impact people, communities, and the environment. The firm’s portfolio spans a spectrum of projects—from bespoke private residences to dynamic hospitality venues, cutting-edge workplaces, and purposeful facilities for cultural and nonprofit organizations.
