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Open office area with conference room at right.
Photo © Peter Aaron / OTTO
Private office.
Photo © Peter Aaron / OTTO
maximized ceiling heights to reveal the structure’s raw space. carefully placed drop ceilings control noise and conceal modern
Preserving and highlighting the building’s original architecture mechanical systems and lighting. In some areas the building’s
clearly drove the design. Concrete ceilings and support original cast-iron pipes have been left exposed as reminders of
structures were strategically left exposed and stripped of all an industrial past. Glazed aluminum-framed partitions provide
previous finishes to create a consistent palette throughout. transparency and keep sightlines clear while delineating
At the center of the 14,000-square-foot space is a various work zones from private offices, conference rooms, and
commodious hub with a counter-high farm table that serves amenity areas. The building’s large windows offer unobstructed
as a gathering spot for collaborative work. The open ceilings views of the Hudson River and the space extends directly out to
and structure evoke the large scale of an industrial space and a terrace that further connects the space to the city beyond.
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