When the developer Hines’s New York office was hired by historic Trinity Church to redevelop its properties in Manhattan’s Hudson Square neighborhood, the real-estate entity decided to relocate its own base in the city from Park Avenue to that area south of the West Village. The design of their new location is an homage to the community’s history as a home of printing presses, yet it projects the refinement of the Houston-based company’s brand. Occupying nearly 12,000 square feet in one of the 11 Trinity-owned buildings, the new LSM-designed space doubles as the marketing center for the entire Hudson Square portfolio—including five potential development sites—saving more than $2 million that would have gone into an off-site facility.

Key Consideration & Goals

• Design a bespoke office space that reflects the architecture of the building and the context of the surrounding neighborhood while incorporating
  the refined look and feel of Hines’ brand.

• Provide a vibrant and dynamic center for teamwork and collaboration.

• Increase transparency and connectivity within a dense floor plan.

• Develop a work environment which is a refinement to the typical “loft” aesthetic.