Rebooting the Aging Office Building:
Design for Wellness

While Manhattan’s class A office market recovers from the pandemic exodus, demand for class B and C buildings languishes in the face of increased tenant expectations. Investing in technology and infrastructure alone is not enough to coax back the contemporary hybrid workforce. What this group wants is a healthy work environment with access to natural light and outside air, features uncharacteristic of older buildings.

The Challenge: Submit an innovative recladding strategy for a c.1928 office building that maximizes access to natural light and air while preserving or enhancing its architectural character.