Clockwise from left: A faceted reception desk and lattice accent wall, both custom, add visual interest to MKDA’s office for EuroConsult International Mergers & Acquisitions in New York. The workplace occupies space in the city’s renowned Lipstick Building. Biophilic design principles were employed throughout. Attention is drawn to the building’s bold elliptical floor plate with interior glass partitions that trace the curve.
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EUROCONSULT INTERNATIONAL MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS, NEW YORK
“Premier international banking firm EuroConsult International Mergers & Acquisitions came to MKDA to create a sleekly modern yet warm and inviting corporate office in New York’s iconic Lipstick Building,” says firm EVP and director of design, Daniel DeSiena. “Working closely with the client’s team, and within the parameters of the building’s unusual floor plate and 1980’s architectural details, we created a peoplecentric boutique environment that set the tone EuroConsult was seeking. Special features, like the 22-person boardroom, presented a challenge, but also provided the opportunity to highlight the unique nature of the building architecture.” Upon arrival, white-oak paneling and a wood-slat ceiling are paired with luxurious marble tiles. Reception is defined by such custom features as wood-lattice accent walls and a geometric desk. Similarly, the pantry is outfitted with millwork and a custom trellis screen that exude warmth. Continuing the use of organic materials in the open office, MKDA selected height-adjustable, wood-veneered workstations and dispersed planters throughout. Windowed private offices and meeting rooms line the perimeter, accentuating the building’s curvature and bringing daylight deep into the interior. There is also a large touch-down area with banquette seating, encouraging informal collaboration. Much like the building’s striking shape, the main boardroom integrates an expansive table in the form of a parallelogram. The 25-foot-long angular piece, also custom, stands in stark contrast to the elliptical floor plate, stimulating visual interest. PROJECT TEAM DANIEL DESIENA; LON SKIDDS; ANNELISE VASTI; HOWARD JOHNSON PHOTOGRAPHY ALEXANDER SEVERIN
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