Empire State Building | Multi-Floor Master Plan

New York, NY · 500,000+ sq ft · 12 floors

LinkedIn New York — elevator lobby with a graphic mural in ochre and sky blue

LinkedIn New York — blue modular lounge in front of felt-lined focus booths

LinkedIn New York — cafe island in white oak with a patterned tile splashback

LinkedIn New York — open workstations beside arched openings and a blue banquette

LinkedIn New York — dining tables with planted dividers and a view of the neighbouring facade

LinkedIn New York — fitness studio with a barre, mirrors, and suspension trainers

LinkedIn New York — lounge seating in lilac and grey beside the cafe

LinkedIn New York — styled shelving detail with a terrazzo side table

Credits & Story

Spanning multiple floors inside New York City's legendary Empire State Building, LinkedIn's Manhattan headquarters delivers a dynamic, hospitality-driven workplace experience tuned to the true rhythm of hybrid work. Guided by deep utilization research, the design thoughtfully separates vibrant, high-energy collaboration forums from deeply quiet focus zones. Tucked-away retreats offer undisturbed focus for heads-down productivity, while the residential-feeling layout bridges the comforts of home with elevated workplace strategy. Featuring sweeping central staircases, micro-kitchens along low-traffic corridors, a yoga studio, and conference rooms named after hidden NYC streets, the building invites movement and connection throughout the day. Capping off the upper campus, the "Ten Eleven Eight" café, playfully named after the Empire State Building's own unique ZIP code, acts as a buzzing social magnet to draw the entire campus together.

My favorite detail

The 3rd-floor café. Positioned directly above the bustling city, the design actively harnesses the natural energy and kinetic buzz of the street-level NYC traffic below, turning the vibrant urban landscape into a dynamic visual backdrop that powers the most energetic, high-volume gathering space on campus.

Role: Design Director
Architecture by M Moser, IA