{"id":1004572965,"date":"2022-03-30T07:25:49","date_gmt":"2022-03-30T15:25:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/?p=1004572965"},"modified":"2022-12-08T10:55:46","modified_gmt":"2022-12-08T18:55:46","slug":"designs-amenities-and-upgrades-for-the-new-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/designs-amenities-and-upgrades-for-the-new-office\/","title":{"rendered":"Designs, Amenities and Upgrades for the New Office"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1004573057\" data-id=\"1004573057\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Well-3.jpg?w=696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Well-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Well-3.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Well-3.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Well-3.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The Durst Organization\u2019s Midtown office tower One Five One features Well&amp;, an exclusive in-house amenity program for office tenants that includes a food hall from famed chef Charlie Palmer, pictured. Image by Jeremy Frechette courtesy of The Durst Organization.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"816\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1004573056\" data-id=\"1004573056\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Well-1.jpg?w=696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Well-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Well-1.jpg?resize=300,204 300w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Well-1.jpg?resize=768,522 768w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Well-1.jpg?resize=1024,696 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The Durst Organization\u2019s Midtown office tower One Five One features Well&amp;, an exclusive in-house amenity program for office tenants that includes a food hall from famed chef Charlie Palmer, pictured. Image by Jeremy Frechette courtesy of The Durst Organization.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1004573055\" data-id=\"1004573055\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/One-Essex-1.jpg?w=696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/One-Essex-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/One-Essex-1.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/One-Essex-1.jpg?resize=768,511 768w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/One-Essex-1.jpg?resize=1024,682 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">One Essex Crossing on Manhattan\u2019s Lower East Side. Designed by CetraRuddy, the mixed-use development\u2019s office component features, among other things, a bike room complete with a bike repair station and a plethora of outdoor space. Image courtesy of CetraRuddy.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"729\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1004573053\" data-id=\"1004573053\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/JLL-Stamford-2.jpg?w=696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/JLL-Stamford-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/JLL-Stamford-2.jpg?resize=300,182 300w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/JLL-Stamford-2.jpg?resize=768,467 768w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/JLL-Stamford-2.jpg?resize=1024,622 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">JLL recently revamped its Stamford, Conn., offices to focus more on health and wellness. The new office at 1 Station Place recently secured LEED Gold and Fitwel certification. Image courtesy of JLL.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"767\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1004573054\" data-id=\"1004573054\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/JLL-Stamford-3.jpg?w=696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/JLL-Stamford-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/JLL-Stamford-3.jpg?resize=300,192 300w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/JLL-Stamford-3.jpg?resize=768,491 768w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/JLL-Stamford-3.jpg?resize=1024,655 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">JLL recently revamped its Stamford, Conn., offices to focus more on health and wellness. The new office at 1 Station Place recently secured LEED Gold and Fitwel certification. Image courtesy of JLL.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>More than two years after nationwide shutdowns led to many companies implementing long-term work-from-home policies, as masking mandates ease and major office tenants finally set permanent return to office dates, the big question many landlords are facing is\u2014what will draw them back?<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/mydigitalpublication.com\/publication\/?i=743034&amp;ver=html5\" style=\"background-color:#00aeab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">READ THE DIGEST<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In today\u2019s office market, it\u2019s not enough to have garden-variety features. Every amenity, offering and upgrade should have real thought behind it and should give tenants a reason to come into the office.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1004573034\" style=\"width: 706px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/JLL-Stamford-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1004573034\" data-attachment-id=\"1004573034\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/designs-amenities-and-upgrades-for-the-new-office\/jll-stamford-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/JLL-Stamford-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,806\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;18&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;CONNIEKLUBEPHOTO&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-7RM3&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1616780385&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;CONNIE KLUBE&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;16&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"JLL Stamford 1\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;JLL recently revamped its Stamford, Conn., offices to focus more on health and wellness. The new office at 1 Station Place recently secured LEED Gold and Fitwel certification. Image courtesy of JLL.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;JLL recently revamped its Stamford, Conn., offices to focus more on health and wellness. The new office at 1 Station Place recently secured LEED Gold and Fitwel certification. Image courtesy of JLL.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/JLL-Stamford-1.jpg?w=1024\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1004573034\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/JLL-Stamford-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/JLL-Stamford-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/JLL-Stamford-1.jpg?resize=300,202 300w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/JLL-Stamford-1.jpg?resize=768,516 768w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/JLL-Stamford-1.jpg?resize=1024,688 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1004573034\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">JLL recently revamped its Stamford, Conn., offices to focus more on health and wellness. The new office at 1 Station Place recently secured LEED Gold and Fitwel certification. Image courtesy of JLL.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Recent market data illustrates the challenge facing vintage office buildings in the competition with newer properties that offer more upscale amenities, especially those that focus on health and wellness. According to a recent JLL report, New York City\u2019s office market has about 68 million square feet of vacant space, more than two-thirds of which was built before 1970.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, a wide variety of options are available\u2014from low-cost to big-ticket items\u2014for owners looking to upgrade their offerings, add more value and fill empty spaces.<\/p>\n<h2>Assess and Adapt<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_1004573027\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Kristin-Mueller-COO-Property-Management-JLL.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1004573027\" data-attachment-id=\"1004573027\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/designs-amenities-and-upgrades-for-the-new-office\/kristin-mueller-coo-property-management-jll\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Kristin-Mueller-COO-Property-Management-JLL.png\" data-orig-size=\"1200,900\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Kristin Mueller, COO, Property Management, JLL\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Kristin Mueller, COO, Property Management, JLL&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Kristin Mueller, COO, Property Management, JLL&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Kristin-Mueller-COO-Property-Management-JLL.png?w=1024\" class=\"wp-image-1004573027 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Kristin-Mueller-COO-Property-Management-JLL.png?w=300\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Kristin-Mueller-COO-Property-Management-JLL.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Kristin-Mueller-COO-Property-Management-JLL.png?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Kristin-Mueller-COO-Property-Management-JLL.png?resize=768,576 768w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Kristin-Mueller-COO-Property-Management-JLL.png?resize=1024,768 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1004573027\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kristin Mueller, COO, Property Management, JLL<\/p><\/div>\n<p>First, owners should make a thorough assessment to see what they currently have, what they don\u2019t have, and what the path forward should be, said COO of JLL Property Management Kristin Mueller.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s taking a hard and critical look at a property and thinking about whether it\u2019s offering all the services and amenities today appealing to users of the building or who could become tenants,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>For those who are now accustomed to working remotely, office comforts that replicate the comforts of home can be a big draw. As a result, many office buildings are now offering amenities typically only seen in residential buildings.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPeople are asking us what the residential amenities that we are providing in residential buildings and how they can be adapted to office buildings,\u201d said Nancy Ruddy, founding principal at CetraRuddy, a New York City-based architecture firm.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1004573028\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Nancy-Ruddy-Founding-Principal-CetraRuddy.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1004573028\" data-attachment-id=\"1004573028\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/designs-amenities-and-upgrades-for-the-new-office\/nancy-ruddy-founding-principal-cetraruddy\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Nancy-Ruddy-Founding-Principal-CetraRuddy.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,900\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Evan Sung&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D3S&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1346841426&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;\\u00a9 Evan Sung&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;85&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1600&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.008&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Nancy Ruddy, Founding Principal, CetraRuddy\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Nancy Ruddy, Founding Principal, CetraRuddy&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Nancy Ruddy, Founding Principal, CetraRuddy&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Nancy-Ruddy-Founding-Principal-CetraRuddy.jpg?w=1024\" class=\"wp-image-1004573028 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Nancy-Ruddy-Founding-Principal-CetraRuddy.jpg?w=300\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Nancy-Ruddy-Founding-Principal-CetraRuddy.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Nancy-Ruddy-Founding-Principal-CetraRuddy.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Nancy-Ruddy-Founding-Principal-CetraRuddy.jpg?resize=768,576 768w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Nancy-Ruddy-Founding-Principal-CetraRuddy.jpg?resize=1024,768 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1004573028\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nancy Ruddy, Founding Principal, CetraRuddy<\/p><\/div>\n<p>One amenity that\u2019s getting plenty of buzz is the sleeping pod, typically a small room that workers can reserve to take a power nap. So far, the feature is mostly found on the West Coast and overseas, but CetraRuddy is researching it for inclusion in an upcoming New York City project. \u201cPeople are looking for things that other buildings might not have,\u201d said Ruddy.<\/p>\n<p>Circadian lighting, which Ruddy\u2019s firm has incorporated into residential designs, is now being considered for public spaces and corridors in office buildings. The system subtly modifies lighting throughout the day to replicate the natural light changes and circadian rhythms that humans are wired for. The goal is to help office workers stay more energized.<\/p>\n<p>No matter what is chosen for an upgrade, putting real thought behind it goes a long way. And when it comes to health and wellness, owners should show a sensitivity to design, and consider going above and beyond, said JLL\u2019s Bice Wilson, senior vice president, project and development services.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1004573049\" style=\"width: 706px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Well-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1004573049\" data-attachment-id=\"1004573049\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/designs-amenities-and-upgrades-for-the-new-office\/the-green-peoplethe-greenthe-green-at-well-by-durst-at-151\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Well-2.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;13&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Evan Sung&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D5&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;The Green, people\\rThe Green\\rThe Green at Well\\u0026amp; By Durst at 151&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1529420450&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;(c) The Durst Organization&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;14&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1600&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.066666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;The Green, people\\rThe Green\\rThe Green at Well\\u0026amp; By Durst at 151&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"One Five One\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;The Durst Organization\u2019s Midtown office tower One Five One features Well&#038;, an exclusive in-house amenity program for office tenants that includes a food hall from famed chef Charlie Palmer, pictured. Image by Jeremy Frechette courtesy of The Durst Organization.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The Durst Organization\u2019s Midtown office tower One Five One features Well&#038;, an exclusive in-house amenity program for office tenants that includes a food hall from famed chef Charlie Palmer, pictured. Image by Jeremy Frechette courtesy of The Durst Organization.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Well-2.jpg?w=1024\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1004573049\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Well-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Well-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Well-2.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Well-2.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Well-2.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1004573049\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Durst Organization\u2019s Midtown office tower One Five One features Well&amp;, an exclusive in-house amenity program for office tenants that includes a food hall from famed chef Charlie Palmer, pictured. Image by Jeremy Frechette courtesy of The Durst Organization.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cTo do anything speaks to the aspirations of the people you want to attract back to the office,\u201d Wilson said. The design of a recent headquarters project in downtown Stamford, Conn., needed more bike racks to earn Fitwel certification\u2014but the landlord said that tenants weren\u2019t using the racks that were already in place. So why put in more?<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1004573023\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Bice-Wilson-Senior-Vice-President-Senior-Director-JLL-Project-and-Development-Services.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1004573023\" data-attachment-id=\"1004573023\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/designs-amenities-and-upgrades-for-the-new-office\/bice-wilson-senior-vice-president-senior-director-jll-project-and-development-services\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Bice-Wilson-Senior-Vice-President-Senior-Director-JLL-Project-and-Development-Services.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,900\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Nick Coleman&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Nick Coleman&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bice Wilson, Senior Vice President &#038; Senior Director, JLL Project and Development Services\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Bice Wilson, Senior Vice President &#038; Senior Director, JLL Project and Development Services&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Bice Wilson, Senior Vice President &#038; Senior Director, JLL Project and Development Services&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Bice-Wilson-Senior-Vice-President-Senior-Director-JLL-Project-and-Development-Services.jpg?w=1024\" class=\"wp-image-1004573023 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Bice-Wilson-Senior-Vice-President-Senior-Director-JLL-Project-and-Development-Services.jpg?w=300\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Bice-Wilson-Senior-Vice-President-Senior-Director-JLL-Project-and-Development-Services.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Bice-Wilson-Senior-Vice-President-Senior-Director-JLL-Project-and-Development-Services.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Bice-Wilson-Senior-Vice-President-Senior-Director-JLL-Project-and-Development-Services.jpg?resize=768,576 768w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Bice-Wilson-Senior-Vice-President-Senior-Director-JLL-Project-and-Development-Services.jpg?resize=1024,768 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1004573023\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bice Wilson, Senior Vice President &amp; Senior Director, JLL Project and Development Services<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cEven if they don\u2019t use it, it\u2019s an aspirational thing that they could if they wanted to,\u201d said Hrisa Gatzoulis, senior project manager, energy &amp; sustainability at JLL. \u201cWith recycling, even if the base building doesn\u2019t do it yet, if they ask about it, it starts making them think of things.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Creating an an air of exclusivity is an effective way to distinguish a property, and private clubs are a hot trend in Manhattan\u2019s hyper-competitive market. Such owners as the Durst Organization and Silverstein Properties have recently rolled out upscale offerings at their trophy properties.<\/p>\n<p>At Durst\u2019s Midtown office tower One Five One, the firm has launched its Well&amp; concept. Tenants have access to a food hall from famed chef Charlie Palmer and sleek, modern event spaces and conference rooms. Also available is monthly programming with events like cooking demos, viewing parties and yoga.<\/p>\n<p>And concierge services, typically associated with hotels and, more recently, with luxury residential buildings, are also getting new life as an upscale office amenity.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1004573050\" style=\"width: 706px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/One-Essex-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1004573050\" data-attachment-id=\"1004573050\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/designs-amenities-and-upgrades-for-the-new-office\/one-essex-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/One-Essex-2.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,900\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"One Essex 2\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;One Essex Crossing on Manhattan\u2019s Lower East Side, designed by CetraRuddy. The mixed-use development\u2019s office component features, among other things, a bike room complete with a repair station and a plethora of outdoor space. Image courtesy of CetraRuddy. Image courtesy of CetraRuddy.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Office: Design, Amenities and Upgrades for the New Office&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/One-Essex-2.jpg?w=1024\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1004573050\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/One-Essex-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/One-Essex-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/One-Essex-2.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/One-Essex-2.jpg?resize=768,576 768w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/One-Essex-2.jpg?resize=1024,768 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1004573050\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">One Essex Crossing on Manhattan\u2019s Lower East Side, designed by CetraRuddy. The mixed-use development\u2019s office component features, among other things, a bike room complete with a repair station and a plethora of outdoor space. Image courtesy of CetraRuddy. Image courtesy of CetraRuddy.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Low-Hanging Fruit<\/h2>\n<p>First impressions are also good places to start planning upgrades. Repositioning the lobby is a perennial favorite for owners, but it can be more even more important to a building\u2019s overall identity than it seems at first glance.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1004573021\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Ben-Shapiro-Vice-Chairman-Newmark.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1004573021\" data-attachment-id=\"1004573021\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/designs-amenities-and-upgrades-for-the-new-office\/ben-shapiro-vice-chairman-newmark\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Ben-Shapiro-Vice-Chairman-Newmark.png\" data-orig-size=\"587,440\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Ben Shapiro, Vice Chairman, Newmark\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Ben Shapiro, Vice Chairman, Newmark&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Ben Shapiro, Vice Chairman, Newmark&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Ben-Shapiro-Vice-Chairman-Newmark.png?w=587\" class=\"wp-image-1004573021 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Ben-Shapiro-Vice-Chairman-Newmark.png?w=300\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Ben-Shapiro-Vice-Chairman-Newmark.png 587w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Ben-Shapiro-Vice-Chairman-Newmark.png?resize=300,225 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1004573021\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ben Shapiro, Vice Chairman, Newmark<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Ben Shapiro, vice chairman in Newmark\u2019s New York City office, talks often about first impressions with his partners and their clients. They tick items off a list\u2014does the building have a fragrance? If so, is it a good or bad odor? What do the elevators look like? Is the security guard standing or sitting?<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThings like that are a lot of low-hanging fruit that people miss,\u201d Shapiro said. \u201cPeople think of office space as disconnected from residential space. But when you walk into a residential building, you have an emotion. I think owners need to be more prescriptive about how people should feel about walking into an office lobby.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Wilson cited an office property he recently toured in downtown White Plains, N.Y. The owner revamped the building\u2019s lobby and turned it into an art gallery. While the upgrade wasn\u2019t dramatically different from the makeover of the building\u2019s office spaces, it was enough to make a big difference to clients.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt shows that there\u2019s culture, a vibe of excitement and not just a tired old marble lobby,\u201d Wilson said.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps the most popular and, at this point, most necessary amenities and features to focus on are health- and wellness-related. Higher-quality HVAC systems, fitness offerings, and green space have all become top priorities.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1004573024\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Hrisa-Gatzoulis-Senior-Project-Manager-JLL-Energy-Sustainability.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1004573024\" data-attachment-id=\"1004573024\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/designs-amenities-and-upgrades-for-the-new-office\/hrisa-gatzoulis-senior-project-manager-jll-energy-sustainability\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Hrisa-Gatzoulis-Senior-Project-Manager-JLL-Energy-Sustainability.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"414,310\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Hrisa Gatzoulis, Senior Project Manager, JLL Energy &#038; Sustainability\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Hrisa Gatzoulis, Senior Project Manager, JLL Energy &#038; Sustainability&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Hrisa Gatzoulis, Senior Project Manager, JLL Energy &#038; Sustainability&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Hrisa-Gatzoulis-Senior-Project-Manager-JLL-Energy-Sustainability.jpg?w=414\" class=\"wp-image-1004573024 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Hrisa-Gatzoulis-Senior-Project-Manager-JLL-Energy-Sustainability.jpg?w=300\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Hrisa-Gatzoulis-Senior-Project-Manager-JLL-Energy-Sustainability.jpg 414w, https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2022\/03\/Hrisa-Gatzoulis-Senior-Project-Manager-JLL-Energy-Sustainability.jpg?resize=300,225 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1004573024\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hrisa Gatzoulis, Senior Project Manager, JLL Energy &amp; Sustainability<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re introducing gardens all over the place,\u201d Mueller said. Any potential for outdoor space can be a big draw for tenants. But rooftops can have other uses too\u2014like housing a bee colony. After a recent visit to a JLL-managed building in Chicago, Mueller walked away with a jar of fresh honey. \u201cIt\u2019s a fun feature and it\u2019s also good for the environment,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>For buildings on a budget, a little can go a long way. \u201cWe spend something like 90 percent of our time indoors\u2014even a small little thing like adding plants can improve our quality of life,\u201d said Gatzoulis.<\/p>\n<p>And owners looking to provide outdoor space can outfit even the smallest square footage with a bench or a table where workers can take a break and get some fresh air.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen we can find the right balance between inconvenience and convenience, and collaboration without compromising health and safety, that\u2019s when people will be willing to return to the office,\u201d Mueller said.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mydigitalpublication.com\/publication\/?i=743034&amp;ver=html5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Read the April 2022 issue of CPE.<\/em><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today\u2019s workers need reasons to return. Here\u2019s how to bring them back.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":745,"featured_media":1004573050,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1521,21747],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1004572965","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-digital","category-office"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.4 (Yoast SEO v24.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Designs, Amenities and Upgrades for the New Office - Commercial Property Executive<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/designs-amenities-and-upgrades-for-the-new-office\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Designs, Amenities and Upgrades for the New Office\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Today\u2019s workers need reasons to return. 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