# Gritty Industrial Offices Woods Bagot Used Raw Concrete on This Continental Bank Building By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-03-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/continetal-bank-building References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/02/28/woods-bagot-self-designed-architecture-studio-downtown-manhattan-new-york/) & [woodsbagot](https://www.woodsbagot.com/projects) Architecture firm Woods Bagot created the new Continental Bank Building in Downtown Manhattan. The building features a unique take on the "New York City grit" aesthetic, using [exposed brick, exposed pipes, raw concrete](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glassbrick-apartment), raw columns and large windows. The design team used a black and white scheme to create a rustic look and added [greenery all around the office](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangrove-garden) to contrast the rough interior. Filled with character, this office space has natural cracks in the concrete, created by natural aging and time. By using modern furniture and finishes in every large meeting room, office and common area, the Continental Bank Building offers a [unique yet comfortable workspace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norton-folgate-offices), designed to inspire a positive work ethic. Image Credit: [Brooke Holm](http://www.brookeholm.com) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Raw Industrial Aesthetics:** The use of raw concrete, exposed brick, pipes and columns in office spaces creates a unique and authentic atmosphere that can inspire creativity and productivity. - **Natural Interior Cracks:** The incorporation of natural cracks in concrete can add character and intrigue to a space, and can be used as a design feature rather than a flaw. - **Greenery Contrast:** The use of natural elements like plants and greenery can add a pop of color and contrast to a gritty industrial aesthetic, creating a calming and soothing environment. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Design:** Architecture and design firms can focus on incorporating raw industrial elements and natural elements like plants and greenery into office designs to create unique and inspiring spaces for their clients. - **Commercial Real Estate:** Commercial real estate companies can invest in and promote office spaces that incorporate raw industrial aesthetics and natural elements, offering unique and desirable workspaces to potential tenants. - **Furniture and Finishings:** Furniture and finishing companies can create and market modern and minimalist pieces that complement and enhance the gritty, raw industrial aesthetic of office spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Deco Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newgen.md) - [Exposed Concrete Factory Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mallcom-factory.md) - [Chic Monochrome Co-Working Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monochrome-coworking-space.md) - [Warm Office Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinzo-architekten.md) - [Nature-Themed Modern Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natwest-office.md) - [Biophilic Workplace Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangrove-garden.md) - [Natural Material-Focused Headquarters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escritrio-da-engenharia.md) - [Contrasting Workspace Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workspace-interior.md) - [Black Terracotta Office Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/287-building.md)