Project Description
Parts and Labor Design was recently called on by Blender founder Scott Sassoon to set a new standard for co-working spaces, one that caters to the elevated lifestyle consumer with an appreciation of high-design urban spaces. Located in the heart of NoMad in New York City, Parts and Labor Design Co-founders Andrew Cohen and Jeremy Levitt conceptualized an atmosphere that gives nod to the industrial character of the City, while also achieving a heightened level of sophistication. Attracting an established client base, Blender was designed to be both edgy and timeless—providing workers with a professional space that evokes the feeling of permanence.
“The 21st century co-working office has quickly become predictable in its design. Too often we’re seeing the same youthful, millennial-driven concepts. With Blender, our intention was to bring back the elegant tones and materials of the mid-century era, while also integrating intuitive technology and modern industrial accents,” says Jeremy Levitt, Co-founder of Parts and Labor Design.
Upscale and thoughtful, Blender’s workspace features high-end furniture, custom light fixtures, and curated artwork. Each room in the 15,000 square foot office was designed to inspire conversation and facilitate collaboration. The designers focused on creating diversified “moments” to energize the worker throughout the day.
“We wanted to incorporate fun and unexpected moments throughout the space, such as the jungle-inspired wallpaper in the bathrooms and the art gallery in the cafe and lounge,” adds Andrew Cohen, Co-founder of Parts and Labor Design. “The result is a reimagined co-working space with exciting design elements that are meant to engage the well-established and lifestyle-conscious client.”
Highlights of the space include:
– A 2,500 square foot cafe and event space that features a large bar, luxurious finishes, twenty different types of furniture and seating, custom light fixtures, and a unique gallery wall which allows the Blender community to interchange artwork regularly
– Privacy booths where Blender clients can take phone calls, outfitted with built-in seating and tables
– A sophisticated reception area that greets guests with comfortable seating and decorative light fixtures as soon as the elevator doors open
– Elaborate, old-hollywood style bathrooms that feature decorative hardware and unexpected Amazonia Light wallpaper from London-based company, Witch and Watchman
36 private offices and a variety of conference rooms that have sliding doors, linear LED light fixtures, black marker boards, and desks with integrated tech trays