When Fortune Magazine relocated from 225 Liberty Street to 40 Fulton Street, the new space offered an opportunity to locate all of its employees in one place. Landlord Vornado Realty Trust tapped TPG Architecture to create an office space that properly reflected its brand, along with the history and future of the media giant, which was founded in 1929.
In their original workplace, Fortune’s business units were spread out among multiple levels, creating a disconnect among staff. TPG worked with the client to create a clean backdrop to highlight their practice at the intersection of business with art. The design is characterized by a timeless and creative look, complemented with accents of simple wood tones. After moving to an open workplace environment, employees have access to workstations with efficient storage solutions that also create privacy for staff without sacrificing the available natural light. Other components include a film studio, editing suites, podcast rooms and meeting areas that provide space for heads-down work.
To emphasize the concept of community with privacy, a BuzziScreen system on a sliding track helps to enclose the café, minimizing acoustics while still allowing light to pass through. Nearby conference rooms are all designed with transparent glass, which further allow these spaces to flow between private and public interaction. Also, each floor includes smaller pantries, which further the importance of creating spaces for staff to gather.
