Humanscale Unveils New Global Showrooms & Offices

New Locations Demonstrate the Brand’s Commitment to Health, Wellness and Sustainability in the Workplace  

Humanscale on Dec. 10 announced the opening of its new showroom and headquarters in New York and an expanded presence in major global markets including London, Paris and Hong Kong. Set up as hybrid office-showrooms, each location is representative of Humanscale’s core principals of functionality, simplicity, longevity and sustainability, and each incorporates elements of biophilic design. The multifunctional spaces offer flexible, agile workstations for the Humanscale team and provide visitors with the opportunity to experience its full range of products within a working setting.

“As leaders in ergonomic and sustainable solutions for the workplace, we are committed to setting a strong example and communicating our values in everything we do,” says Founder and CEO Bob King. “Our NYC headquarters and global office-showrooms are healthy environments that offer a connection to nature, are free of red-list chemicals and toxins, and encourage activity, movement and collaboration like the products we create.”

Humanscale New York

HUMANSCALE: NEW YORK

Designed by Verderame | Cale, Humanscale’s new 33,000-square-foot headquarters in New York City serves as an office, showroom and design studio. It’s strategically located on the 15th floor of the Grace Building, a LEED Silver landmark, with unobstructed views of Bryant Park and a strong connection to nature.  According to Deborah Verderame, Principal of Verderame | Cale, “Humanscale wanted a minimalist design space wherein the product would be highlighted alongside a clean aesthetic. By diffusing the line where showroom and office space transition, Humanscale’s products and ergonomic solutions are showcased in real time by their own team members. This strategic space planning allows the showroom to bleed seamlessly into the work spaces and design studios, allowing employees and guests to move freely throughout the entire floor.” White tile and Calacatta marble surfaces lend a modern feel balanced by light woods to add warmth and texture, resulting in an interior that is bright and airy. The reception area, showroom, glass enclosed conference rooms, and open offices are strategically positioned along the south wall of the building. A corridor lined with window seats and numerous huddle spaces unites the various spaces, offering countless vantage points to the lush green lawn, seasonal flowers and native foliage below. Access to natural light is available throughout. The galley kitchen, which is stocked with fresh fruit and healthful options, features a living green wall, long communal table, banquettes and breakout areas. The new space will allow Humanscale to host a variety of events—including receptions and continuing education sessions—and facilitate significantly larger audiences than its previous location.

Humanscale London – Photo by Marek Sikora Photography

HUMANSCALE: LONDON

Located at 200 St John Street, Humanscale’s London location boasts over 5,700 square feet of prime real estate in the heart of the Clerkenwell Design District; a landmark hub for Humanscale in the region. Features include: a state of the art training center and event space, an agile co-working environment for Humanscale’s global family, partners and customers, a large reception area, and an atrium designed with a fun, local twist. Designed by Unispace, a studio committed to stewardship of the environment and design solutions that enhance wellbeing and engagement, the space exhibits the tenants of biophilic design with air purifying greenery throughout the space, as well as a rainwater harvesting system, designed to provide water for the gardens and toilets. Movement is encouraged throughout with sit/stands at every workstation and staircases and destinations that invite dynamic engagement in the workspace. Healthy activity is promoted beyond the workspace as well, as the showroom provides ample bike parking for employees and visitors who cycle to and from. To engage with and sustain neighborhood culture, there is also space in the showroom for annual installations commissioned from local artists.

Humanscale Paris Showroom Entrance – Photo by Alexis Paoli

 HUMANSCALE: PARIS

Tetris Design & Build, awarded one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute in 2017, integrated social and environmental standards that align with Humanscale’s throughout the Paris office-showroom. Sustainability was considered at every stage of the project, resulting in a highly efficient environment with a focus on indoor air quality, as well as acoustic, olfactory and visual comfort. For instance, building and decoration products without VOCs and formaldehydes were specifically selected to ensure the safety of end-users and the environment. The showroom, offices and meeting rooms all invite natural light thanks to the windows that wrap along the exterior of the space.

HUMANSCALE: HONG KONG AND BEYOND

Mirroring the design principles and sustainable solutions present in New York, London and Paris, Humanscale’s new showroom in Hong Kong utilizes natural materials including highly sustainable flooring that uses 33% recycled materials, and features a green wall along an extensive window façade. Other new showrooms to open include Manchester and Dubai and will follow suit to cohesively represent the brand’s core values across the globe.

About Humanscale

Humanscale leverages new technology and functional design to transform traditional offices into active, intelligent workspaces. As the leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance ergonomic products, Humanscale improves the health and comfort of work life. Committed to making a net-positive impact on the earth as well as our customers, Humanscale offers award-winning products designed with a focus on function, simplicity and longevity. For more information, visit www.humanscale.com.