Skanska USA Headquarters

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New York, NY
Skanska USA Headquarters - reception
The Skanska USA Headquarters was designed to transform the 31st Floor of the Empire State Building, into a light-filled high-performance workplace. Photography by Bilyana Dimitrova.
Skanska USA Headquarters - office
The wood crafted entry is a portal from the dark stone and steel core of the building to the soft, layered work spaces. Photography by Bilyana Dimitrova.
Skanska USA Headquarters - infographic
The unique geometry of the full floor workplace was organized to maximize the impact of views, and the efficiency of high-performance systems.
Skanska USA Headquarters - office
Circulation spaces were planned at the perimeter in the bright, daylit zone. Photography by Bilyana Dimitrova.
Skanska USA Headquarters - office
To heighten the unique context of the headquarters, the conference rooms were planned at the corners, allowing generous access to daylight and views. Photography by Bilyana Dimitrova.
Workplaces
New York, NY
Skanska USA Headquarters - reception
Skanska USA Headquarters - office
Skanska USA Headquarters - infographic
Skanska USA Headquarters - office
Skanska USA Headquarters - office
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Skanska USA headquarters is a LEED Platinum interior on the 32nd floor of the Empire State Building, America’s most celebrated skyscraper. Skanska’s requirements included completing a LEED Platinum project for the same cost as a typical Class A office space. Taking advantage of excellent daylight and views, the design includes an under-floor air system that recovers 22 inches of ceiling height, resulting in 19% more daylight to the interiors. The office provides views for 99% of employee spaces, reduces lighting load by 35%, water use by 40%, and has resulted in a 49% savings in the cost of energy.

Awards 

Top Green Project, Greater New York Construction User Council (2010)

Greater New York Construction User’s Council, The City’s Top Green Project of 2010 (2010)

2008
24,400 SF