# In-Office Speakeasies The LinkedIn New York Office Features a Hidden Lounge Area By Joey Haar | Published 2017-03-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linkedin-new-york-office References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2015/06/04/ia-designs-interior-linkedin-offices-empire-state-building-new-york-city-usa/) Though [LinkedIn's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linkedin-games) online presence is all about professionalism, the LinkedIn New York office features a hidden gem that encourages employees to let loose every once in a while. By entering through a vestibule that ostensibly seems to be an art installation with over 100 rotary phones lining the walls, LinkedIn employees can open a [hidden door](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mislad) to reveal a speakeasy. The office, which was designed by international firm Interior Architects, is on the 28th floor of the historic Empire State Building. As such, hiding a speakeasy — the type of drinking establishment that offered illicit drinking during the prohibition — in the LinkedIn New York office feels especially fitting. Beyond the speakeasy, the office was generally designed as a "club level" and includes things like a screening room and a pool table. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hidden Office Spaces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing office spaces that include hidden areas for relaxation and entertainment can boost employee morale and productivity. - **Corporate Social Clubs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating exclusive social clubs within office spaces can foster a sense of community and collaboration among employees. - **Office Entertainment Amenities:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating entertainment amenities like screening rooms and game areas into office designs can enhance work-life balance and attract top talent. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Using creative design concepts to enhance office environments, such as hidden spaces, can create new opportunities for interior design firms. - **Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partnering with companies to create exclusive office-based social clubs can extend the reach of hospitality industry services. - **Human Resources:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating entertainment amenities into office spaces can provide new opportunities for HR professionals to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Moody-Themed Office Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sella-concept-1.md) - [Colleague-Connecting Pubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-office.md) - [Smart Mixology Speakeasies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barsys-speakeasy.md) - [Professional Social Media Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linkedin-games.md) - [Vibrant Multi-Level Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gensler.md) - [Modern Deco Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newgen.md) - [Subterranean Social Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-vale-hotel.md) - [70s-Inspired Rustic Law Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/century-city-law.md) - [Ethereal Ambiance Speakeasies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artifact-bar.md)