Purpose / A+I

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  • Collaborators: Sommer Schauer, Amy Mielke, A+I Team, Phil Ward, Alan Calixto, Megan Marvin
  • Manufacturers/Suppliers: Metalwork: 4th State Metals
  • Custom Millwork: Rob Fiorella
  • Carpet: Interface
  • City: New York
  • Country: United States
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Purpose / A+I - Table, Chair
© Magda Biernat

Text description provided by the architects. Purpose is a creative strategy consulting agency largely focused on organizing mass online movements. They took a floor in the mansard roof storage space of the old Arnold Constable Department Store (now defunct) on 5th avenue.

Purpose / A+I - Table, Chair
© Magda Biernat

The space was particularly challenging because the windows started at 6’ above the floor. New platforms were added along the perimeter containing war rooms for the various organizations and movements purpose has launched.

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Floor Plan

The platforms and ramp connect at the open pantry with tiered levels for presentations and events. Custom desks are economically made from sheets of plywood, rubber and 4x4 posts.

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© Magda Biernat

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Address:Flatiron District, New York, NY, USA

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Cite: "Purpose / A+I" 14 Jun 2015. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/641571/purpose-a-i> ISSN 0719-8884

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