Monthly Archives: September 2023

Client Type, Corporate, Renovation, Unbuilt, Work Type

Mosaic Office

Mosaic Office

The Mosaic office’s open office design seamlessly integrated spaces dedicated to concentration, teamwork, and innovative idea generation. Working closely with the client, the design team gained a deep understanding of the company’s mission, goals, and operational procedures. They adeptly incorporated various workspace layouts that fostered and harmonized with the critical elements conducive to enhancing productivity. Moreover, with the office’s early beginnings in mind, the design team strived to include adaptable features capable of evolving alongside the company’s expansion. The design encompassed numerous meeting and collaborative zones, open office seating, a staff pantry, and dedicated focus rooms.

Property Manager, Restoration

Seagrams Building

Seagrams

Scope

Located on the second and third sub-cellars of the Lotte New York Palace, the parking garage serves all patrons and employees of the hotel. As the work took place during the COVID-19 pandemic, EDG was offered the rare opportunity to work in a completely unoccupied garage, allowing a $2 million repair project from document preparation to repair to be completed in just over four months.

Impact

EDG provided weekly 360° scanning services during the entirety of the project so the hotel owner could monitor project progress from overseas. Since the successful implementation of scanning technology at the Lotte New York Palace, EDG has continued to provide scanning services on other projects, offering clients the opportunity to “walk the job site” from the comfort and safety of their home or office.

Case Study Categories, Featured, Property Manager, Renovation, Restoration

Corporate Trading Office

Corporate Trading Office

EDG was crucial in providing interior design services for a substantial 25,000-square-foot office project. The process started by closely collaborating with the client to identify the most suitable space that aligns with their requirements. EDG visited multiple properties, produced preliminary plans to assess seating capacity, and did preliminary pricing exercises to understand project feasibility. Additionally, they liaised with the property owner to gain insights into the unique challenges associated with each space. Considering that the client was a trading company, the program encompassed a comprehensive range of areas, including office spaces, open offices to foster collaboration, dedicated collaborative spaces, a vibrant café, and a well-equipped food service kitchen. EDG’s involvement throughout the process ensured that the design explicitly catered to the client’s needs, resulting in a harmonious and functional workspace.

Case Study Categories, Client Type, Featured, Property Manager, Work Type

New York Country Club

New York Country Club

Scope

This privately owned public space (POPS) is one of the busiest in Midtown East, given it is the only space for many blocks. This plaza is a distinct draw for lunchtime pedestrians and shoppers alike and desperately needed an update when EDG was asked to redesign it. From general wear and tear to general aesthetics, EDG also updated circulation within the plaza and accessibility and tied this into the retail, office, and newly updated residential lobby entrance.

Approach

Having such a prominent position on the Second Avenue corner, the idea was to create an image field at the ground level using a handful of paving materials that would invite visitors and beckon to those passing by. Using some of the extant planter geometries as a starting point for design, EDG created an embracing figural ground condition and designed the waterproofing assembly systems from the structural deck upwards. Having only previously allowed for ADA accessibility at the north end of the site, EDG also created ramp access at the south and provided more gradual stepping for anyone entering the plaza.

Impact

This much-needed renovation was part of a multiphase approach, which needed to consider all the different interfaced conditions and operational requirements. Here, EDG set up a strategy that worked for all the stakeholders, meeting their requirements and limiting downtime. The plaza is now a more functional and robust
space and the corner is a more vibrant hub that can meet the growing demand.