A New Manhattan Office for Citrin Cooperman
Professional services firm Citrin Cooperman has a new Manhattan office located at the famed Rockefeller Plaza. Designed by Spectorgroup, the space can accommodate growth, and brings employees together in a more cohesive way—something that was lacking at the former location on Fifth Avenue. “They were spread across seven floors, and because of inefficient planning, the teams were disjointed. We saw firsthand how that was hindering collaboration,” said Lauren Gardner, director of creative and strategy, Spectorgroup. Gardner explained that it took six months to develop workplace standards for Citrin Cooperman, which included gathering information via online surveys, observational studies, and interactive visioning workshops. The architects not only had to anticipate the company’s own expansion, but also any potential acquisition of other firms. At 110,742-square-feet, covering an expanse of two full floors and a partial third, the larger area was ideal for additional headcount, but this was just one element to consider. …