When investment banking firm Sandler O’Neill + Partners, L.P. decided to relocate its New York offices, they turned to Mancini•Duffy to our firm for the selection and design of its new space. The generous floor plates at 1251 Avenue of the Americas were a big draw: the new space could accommodate critical adjacencies, allow for more open sight-lines, and provide room for growth.
Stepping off the elevator, visitors are given a formal sense of arrival by a symmetrical seating area in the reception, which is adjacent to a multiple-room conference zone, all of which makes extensive use of medium-toned tropical olive millwork. The airy 172-desk trading floor is marked by unobstructed views of 49th Street, and a nearby food service hub allows the firm to provide lunch for its busy staff. A new connecting stair links the two floors, and glass-fronted offices ring much of the perimeter. The new offices both respond to Sandler O’Neill’s workspace needs and reflect the strong culture of the firm, with a design that is both contemporary and warm.
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