Amazon Hank Lord & Taylor facade during day
Corporate

Amazon Hank

Amazon

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New York, NY

HIGHLIGHTS
  • Adaptive reuse of historic Lord & Taylor flagship building
  • Restored façade with modern office and retail integration
  • New glass pavilion and rooftop terrace amenity spaces
  • Award-winning preservation and community partnerships
Project size

550K SF

Completion date

2023

Challenge

Transforming the historic Lord & Taylor building into a modern workplace required carefully balancing preservation with performance. As design progressed, maintaining character-defining façade elements while upgrading building systems introduced added coordination across disciplines. The integration of office, retail, and amenity spaces within the existing structure further shaped planning and sequencing. Delivering a contemporary workplace while honoring the building’s legacy remained central throughout the project.

Solution

We led development management across both base building and interiors, guiding the adaptive reuse strategy. Our team coordinated façade restoration, including energy-efficient glazing and replication of historic detailing. New program elements, such as the glass pavilion, terrace, and amenity spaces, were integrated to enhance functionality. Partnerships and curated design elements, including artwork and education space, were incorporated to connect the project to its context.

Outcome & Impact

The redevelopment repositions a historic landmark as a modern workplace while preserving its architectural identity. Restored façade elements and new interventions create a balance between heritage and performance. Community partnerships and curated design features strengthen connections to the surrounding district. Amazon received an award-winning transformation that supports long-term use and continued relevance.

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Project Partners

ZGF

Façade Restoration Architect

WRNS Studio

Tenant Improvement Architect

Structure Tone

General Contractor

Hargis

MEP and Telecom Designer

SCAPE

Landscape Architect

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