LinkedIn

A strong sense of LinkedIn identity emerges from a design that encourages staff to work, play and socialize as a team.

LinkedIn continues to grow rapidly since the company’s initial public offering in May 2011. As a result, our firm was asked to evaluate their current occupancy of several floors in the Empire State Building and complete a full build-out on the 22nd floor.

LinkedIn is focused on building a strong workplace culture that reflects both who they are and how they work. They desired a program that would best utilize their limited space and provide a highly collaborative environment promoting teamwork and innovation. Provision was to be made for in-office socialization and recreation, while the signage and graphics program would reflect local NYC culture.

In response, our firm created a work environment with open-bench desking and shared open and enclosed spaces for small and large team meetings, from ad hoc to formal. These are complemented with amenities including a large town hall meeting area, a large recreational space with ping pong and foosball tables, and a café and communal area for socializing. The entire office layout is also “scooter-friendly”.

In the work areas, the general planning concept involves team bays that provide a greater sense of autonomy within a highly collaborative environment. The workstations are optimized to increase density to overcome short-term space shortages while LinkedIn negotiates for additional leases in the building.

The choice of height-adjustable bench desks allows for better ergonomic flexibility for each employee. Wayfinding is clear and intuitive, making it easy to navigate within the features of the space.

The project was completed on a fast-track basis and showcases high design values to make the office a highly branded regional destination designed to both attract and retain employees.

Awards:
INTERIOR DESIGN MAGAZINE’S BEST OF YEAR FNALIST 2014
IFMA AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE NOMINEE

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M Moser Associates