Located in the heart of Manhattan’s Garment District, the transformed office lobby embraces its historic context and prioritizes sustainable material sourcing.
A recent piece in Interior Design included 1411 Broadway among eight global projects that are foregrounding sustainable design. The article highlighted 1411 Broadway’s narrative-led design that uplifts passers-by through atmospheric renovation choices, including bright colors, a refined material palette, and public art.
A centerpiece of both the story and the lobby itself was Yaacov Agam’s kinetic 8-by-65-foot acrylic painting from 1972, the signature blue of which is stitched throughout the lobby’s design elements. The once-empty hall transformed into a social hotspot with the addition of a 67-foot-long, built-in navy terrazzo workstation along one wall and blue, vegan-leather banquettes lining the opposing wall. Complimentary suiting-stitch carpets dot the floors, softening the space and inviting people to gather and linger. The new materials of the renovation reflect the famed artwork’s color palette, put sustainability into practice, and reference the Garment District’s legacy.
The existing material palette of travertine and bronze blends with additions of walnut and terrazzo, combining timeless character with contemporary style, while also reducing material waste. The project represents KPF’s commitment to designing elevated interiors that are functional, versatile, and inviting.
