A Revitalized Lobby in New York City’s Financial District

A recently remodeled office building in New York City’s Financial District features a lobby-turned-oasis, utilizing the space for various gathering and co-working activities. Two creatives not only revitalized the public section at the entrance, but transformed it into a respite for tenants. As employees head back to the office, they want areas that help foster a sense of calm after the chaos of the COVID era. “The lobby is the first experience a person has after being stuck at home and working remotely for the past two years. So, we really wanted it to be inviting, but also serene,” said Laetitia Gorra, co-founder of ROARKE Design Studio. As the former head of interior design for the women-focused co-working space collective, the Wing, Gorra designed 13 10,000-square-foot commercial spaces around the world in under three years. This invaluable experience made her uniquely qualified for the project, which is located at 100 …