A Tour of DNA Model Management’s NYC Office

Location: New York City, New York
Date completed: 2024
Size: 7,000 square feet
Design: vonDALWIG Architecture
Photos: Eric Petschek

Michal
Fashion
3 months ago

Modeling agency DNA Model Management hired architecture firm vonDALWIG Architecture to design their new office in New York City, New York.

“Let’s keep it nimble. It’s about an agile approach, a simple spatial framework that guides DNA into its new context – a fresh space, with a fabulous view.

A centralized ‘spine’ organizes the space linearly from the center entry outwards. The spine itself is a doubled-up wall with overlapped openings that offers a multi surface to illustrate the history of DNA upon entry. Go left, and it guides you towards the reception through a porthole to the agents’ open workspace.

Through that porthole, the wall then transforms into the comp card wall, with customized shelves organizing the current faces of DNA. At the end of the path, you land at the far corner on a raised platform lounge area and library overlooking a stunning 180 degree view of New York Harbor. Go right, and the wall leads agents and clients towards the more private conference room, dining room and administrative offices – with a different view looking west and north.”