CLIENTTaconic
SERVICESBuilding Renovation, Interiors
LOCATIONNew York, NY
SIZE140,000 sq ft
STATUSCompleted 2020
STUDIOS was brought on to revive this Guilded Age skyscraper for a renewed life in the 21st century, where old factory floors have been reclaimed by New York City's growing tech industry. Though the building was solidly intact, the aging structure challenged the design team through an intensive restoration & cleaning to the brick and terracotta facade, storefront upgrades and complete overhaul of the outdated building systems.
Upgrading the building to meet today's commercial needs required modifications of the building's facade—installing structural elements that were once removed and adding double-bay curtain wall storefronts for increased transparency at the street level. New finishes inside the lobby, a custom neon light and modernized elevators were designed to improve the tenant arrival experience and reinforce the building's renewed identity.
Larger format double-glazed windows increase comfort and efficiency for the renovated tenant floors and increase natural light and access to views. STUDIOS also completed a marketing suite to walk new tenants through the reimagined office floors. 817 Broadway's improvements culminate at the roof with 16th floor roof terrace that offers expansive views to Midtown Manhattan and the neighboring Lower East Side
Awards and Press
- New York Landmarks Conservancy, Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award -- 2020 —