Designer Neri Oxman introduces a new studio nestled in Midtown Manhattan which has been designed with the help of architecture firm Foster + Partners. It is defined by its production workshop space and wet lab. The duo worked together to create the two-story location located on the 9th and 10th floor taking over 3,345 square meters. It features white-painted walls and columns and plenty of glass dividers to still feel very open.
Founder of Foster + Partners, Norman Foster shares on the design process behind the project, noting "Every detail of this project has been developed in conjunction with Neri and her team, reflecting Oxman's holistic approach that spans scales and disciplines. Both levels of the new studio have their own distinctive characters and contain a range of highly adaptable workspaces and labs, which enhance creativity and will become an epicenter of world-leading research."
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Hybrid Workspaces
- Integrating adaptable spaces and specialized labs fosters creativity and enhances interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Holistic Design
- The synergy between design and functionality reflects a growing appreciation for the seamless incorporation of diverse disciplines in workspace planning.
- High-tech Labs
- Leveraging cutting-edge wet labs and production workshops positions facilities at the forefront of research and innovation capabilities.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Architecture
- Designing versatile and open-space studios that accommodate a range of research and creative activities.
- Creative Arts
- Developing environments that foster holistic and interdisciplinary approaches to design and production.
- Research and Development
- Creating state-of-the-art laboratory spaces that facilitate advanced scientific and technological explorations.
