LF USA Jimlar Shoe Corporation
New York, NY

Spacesmith was enlisted by Li & Fung Ltd. as the executive architect for the build-out of 100,000 sf in the Empire State Building to house their footwear division Jimlar Corporation. Key elements include work areas for various brand designers, showrooms, a fitting studio, design library, marketing space, executive offices, open plan workstations, video and teleconference rooms, storage, and pantries.

The open, collaborative environment upholds the unique personality and brand attributes of the client while reflecting the culture of its location within a New York City Landmark. Communal work areas and wireless-enabled lounge zones on each floor encourage teaming, while individual workstations harness natural light and provide New York City views.

The overall design palette is a sleek mix of contemporary and classic. Flooring is mostly polished concrete with soft carpet tile in open office areas. Walnut is used to accent the predominately white and grey space. Original structural columns and core spaces remain.

The Empire State Building underwent a major sustainability retrofit to become a leading example of economic and environmental revitalization. This project had to adhere to new energy standards, therefore energy savings items were incorporated into the design: efficient mechanical and temperature control systems, low VOC finishes, low flow plumbing fixtures and Energy Star rated appliances are specified throughout. This project is LEED Platinum Certified.