For the HQ, NELSON and Polaris came together to create a design concept that conveyed the brands guiding principles: “Best People, Best Team,” and “Safety and Ethics Always.” Welcoming guests and employees is a new architectural expansion equipped with a visitor entrance and security desk. NELSON’s additions to the existing atrium included matching the glazing and roof structure for a cohesive design between old and new. Furthermore, large wood and stone forms extend from exterior to interior, truly bringing the “outdoors in.” A feature vehicle display is anchored by a custom color-changing LED “North Star” ceiling element. With increased vendor conferencing in a central location, employees can now meet and greet their guests nearby the product showroom. Open, collaborative spaces are included throughout the lobby for employees and their guests to kick the tires with intermittent meeting spaces from end to end. A separate employee entrance enters this space creating a more efficient circulation for day-to-day workers. Read the full article here.

This new Chicago-based office embodies company culture and creates an engaging space for employees.

Both employers and employees alike crave workplaces that embody company culture and tell a compelling story of the brand they work for. So, when it came to relocate its longtime office in Chicago, the American Library Association (ALA) tapped design firm NELSON Worldwide to deliver a new space that would excite and motivate staff while leaving a lasting impression on members and visitors. Read more here.

“A recent study suggests that 87.5 percent of global employees have missed face-to-face social interactions since remote working was introduced and while the return to the office will satisfy this craving for most, new workstyles and re-imagined office spaces will prompt a new way of communication that integrates and better serves employees in and outside the office,” – Anne Gibson

Teammate Anne Gibson shared insight into how employers can differentiate themselves to meet the demands of the evolving workplace and NELSON’s holistic approach to making the transition back into the workplace as seamless as possible. Read more with Midpoint Magazine here.

NEW YORK – November 30, 2023 – Award-winning architecture, design, and strategy firm NELSON Worldwide is thrilled to announce it has moved into a brand-new office space in Manhattan. Located in the heart of Midtown South at 470 Park Ave South, Suite 700, this move signifies NELSON’s unwavering commitment to its team members and clients in New York.

Spanning the entire 7th floor of the 18-story pre-war building, NELSON’s new office blends modern amenities and functionality with the building’s historical charm and details. The newly renovated space boasts expansive windows, allowing for an abundance of natural light to flood in.

Located in close proximity to Madison Square Park, boutique residential and hotel options, as well as numerous amenities that contribute to a flourishing local community, NELSON’s new space at 470 Park Ave South is also in walkable distance from Grand Central Terminal, Penn Station, the 33rd Street subway, the PATH, and various bus lines.

NELSON’s new space is representative of the exciting growth ahead and positions the firm to make a significant impact through its ongoing and future work with distinguished clients in years to come.