ARO: Architecture Research Office

ARO: Architecture Research Office

Knoll New York Refresh

All of our designs for industry giant Knoll, elevate workplaces with intelligent planning and vibrant materiality. Our seventh collaboration together, this refresh of our original

Knoll New York

showroom and expansion of its office and design spaces embodies a shift in contemporary workplace culture and a decade of lessons learned designing Knoll spaces

nationwide

.

The updated showroom features new collaborative work and meeting spaces, including dedicated displays for designers acquired by Knoll. Lustrous materials throughout visually anchor the showroom / workspace and its varied furniture product displays.

Reflecting a softening between work and home environments, the Knoll New York Refresh encourages collaboration and casual gatherings in communal settings. For acoustic comfort in these varied spaces, conference rooms are lined with ARO Plank 1 and 7, while ceilings feature ARO Grid, a new acoustic product from

our collection with FilzFelt

.

ARO Grid, an acoustic felt product enriches an open conference area.

ARO Plank lines a new conference room.

Knoll’s acquisition of an additional 7,000 GSF of space within the building allowed for a further expansion of the showroom with a reduction in private offices, and a new executive and design suite with a private hospitality bar and lounge.