New York design studio Civilian creates the new headquarters for a documentary production film located in the Flatiron District of Manhattan. It is the latest office for Sandbox Films and the space features a screening room designed with art deco in mind. It is found in a neo-gothic skyscraper originally built in the 20s and is the company's first dedicated work office.
It embodies an open plan and can also function as an event space, private office, editing suite, conference room, and more with a notable 22-seat screening room. Civilian explains the inspiration behind the space, stating that it's "Inspired by [our] clients' love for the craft of storytelling, the space was informed by the grandeur of the amenity-rich yet intimate early movie houses of Stockholm and Amsterdam, art deco cinemas, the architectural colour gestures of Danish modernist designer Poul Henningsen, and the vanished world of interwar New York conjured by the project's Broadway address."
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Art Deco-inspired Design
- The new headquarters for Sandbox Films embraces the art deco aesthetic, creating a trend for art deco-inspired design.
- Multi-functional Office Spaces
- The new headquarters features versatile spaces that can serve multiple purposes, indicating a trend towards multi-functional office designs.
- Historic Building Revitalization
- The headquarters is located in a neo-gothic skyscraper originally built in the 20s, highlighting a trend of revitalizing historic buildings for modern workspaces.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Film Production
- The art deco-themed headquarters cater specifically to the needs of film production companies, presenting opportunities for the film production industry to adopt similar design elements.
- Interior Design
- The use of art deco aesthetics and the creation of multi-functional office spaces offer opportunities for interior design professionals to explore innovative designs that blend style and functionality.
- Historic Preservation
- The revitalization of the neo-gothic skyscraper as a modern office space suggests opportunities in the field of historic preservation for converting old buildings into functional work environments.
