LG Electronics’ North American Headquarters
When global technology company, LG Electronics wanted to consolidate its North American headquarters on a single site across the Hudson River from northern Manhattan it selected HOK to lead the design. The facility needed to support the Seoul-based company’s North American business activities while also protecting the iconic vistas and integrity of the adjacent Palisades Interstate Park, a National Historic Landmark. HOK’s team in collaboration with LG’s leaders and local conservation groups created a design that nestles the 350,000 sq.ft. building into the landscape. HOK’s Design Principal on the project, Kenneth Drucker, FAIA , said, “The design integrates LG’s aspirations to build a world-class, sustainable headquarters in a park-like setting – below the tree line of the historic Palisades.” In accordance with both the desire of LG and the research of HOK, the headquarters does more than just filling its substantial headquarters-office role. Featuring dedicated showrooms for home appliances and …
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