Inside Accordion’s New York Headquarters 

Private equity consulting firm Accordion tapped BHDM Design to create a sophisticated yet welcoming New York headquarters. Located in the One Vanderbilt building, the 15,000-square foot space was inspired by motifs of menswear fabrics. Owner and creative director of BHDM, Dan Mazzarini drew on his extensive retail design experience to not only envision a modern workplace but also an extension of the company’s culture.  As a space for multiple audiences, from investors to staff and potential employees, Mazzarini had to balance a polished look with comfort. His work with fashion brands sparked the idea of bringing bespoke touches to the interiors as a unifying element. “We were looking for a motif that would tie all of these things together and also allow us to scale up or down. The menswear expression came from the notion of taking the classic suit and tie and turning it on its head,” he said.  …