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BUSINESS

Glossier, beauty brand

HQ SIZE

2,300 sq m

LOCATION

New York

ARCHITECTS

Architecture at Large

Rafael de Cárdenas’ studio Architecture at
Large has created a new HQ for Glossier in
New York. Emily Weiss’ beauty brand has
been a swift success story, abandoning the
lustrous complexity of Insta-era make-up in
favour of sleek millennial minimalism. De
Cárdenas has taken a similar approach to the
space at 6th and Spring, going beyond the
expected to make the most of the company’s
social culture. ‘We counterpointed the density
of hot desking with open spaces for play,’ he
explains. This ‘loungey, social’ feel is enhanced
by the oversized, architectural aesthetic of
the sofas and break areas, which the teams
are encouraged to use to work as well as
pause. Manhattan skyline views are framed by
a landscape of curved custom pieces, walls
and mirrors, while the company powder room
has bright red Corian countertops. Kvadrat
fabrics are paired with a range of vintage
ittings, and the mood is distinctly art deco,
with spartan modern accessories from
companies such as Hay added into the mix
to create a space that glows with promise.
Photography: David Allee glossier.com; architectureatlarge.com

BASE PARTS

The age of the big corporate hub may be waning, outside

the Fortune 500 elite, but three new compact HQs

show how small spaces may be made to work hard, while

incorporating eclectic details and a sense of identity

THIS PICTURE AND BELOW,

THE GLOSSIER HQ,

WHERE BREAK AREAS ARE

FURNISHED WITH CURVED

CUSTOM-BUILT SOFAS IN THE

BRAND’S SIGNATURE PINK

WRITER: JONATHAN BELL ∑ 167

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