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A+E Networks
A+E Networks
New York, NY, United States
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A+E Networks
New York, NY, United States
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2013
SIZE
300,000 sqft - 500,000 sqft
A+E Networks is comprised of ten individual networks, including A&E, HISTORY, and Lifetime. Upon evaluating their real estate options for their Manhattan headquarters to consolidate from three separate Manhattan locations into one, they originally planned a full relocation. When the adjacent building unexpectedly became available, they decided to stay in place, re-stack and consolidate all groups into their existing location and the adjacent building – combining the two buildings. This opportunity provided a unique situation to creatively re-plan for 320,000 sf of new office and refurbished studio space, focused on building opportunities for transparency, creativity and collaboration to create a culture shift in their corporate culture. The design team engaged A + E Networks in a complete evaluation of objectives, while also maintaining the original accelerated twelve-month schedule for design and construction. Through these discussions, A + E Networks desired a more open and loft-like space and early design decisions were made to create a core common area, expose existing structures and re-build infrastructure systems.
Through the selected demolition of a shared bearing wall, the buildings were joined. A new lobby and commons area was created to unite the ground floor spaces. The commons features informal seating for over 120, a three-story atrium surrounded by a second-floor mezzanine, conference center, café and bleachers were added to connect the floors. The commons also functions as the hub for the conference center consisting of nine rooms, two cantilevered on the third story, appearing to float above the commons. On office floors, southern perimeters were kept as open spaces, and low workstations, glass-fronted offices, and other architectural detailing allow natural light to penetrate deep within the space. To encourage employee mobility, stair access was provided and other common areas such as conference rooms and copy areas were placed at the far corners. In addition to fifteen floors of new office space, the renovation involved the upgrade of all digital production studios and technical facilities, including twenty-one edit rooms, a technical operations center, and audio and production control rooms.
Through the selected demolition of a shared bearing wall, the buildings were joined. A new lobby and commons area was created to unite the ground floor spaces. The commons features informal seating for over 120, a three-story atrium surrounded by a second-floor mezzanine, conference center, café and bleachers were added to connect the floors. The commons also functions as the hub for the conference center consisting of nine rooms, two cantilevered on the third story, appearing to float above the commons. On office floors, southern perimeters were kept as open spaces, and low workstations, glass-fronted offices, and other architectural detailing allow natural light to penetrate deep within the space. To encourage employee mobility, stair access was provided and other common areas such as conference rooms and copy areas were placed at the far corners. In addition to fifteen floors of new office space, the renovation involved the upgrade of all digital production studios and technical facilities, including twenty-one edit rooms, a technical operations center, and audio and production control rooms.
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