America Media Offices

News offices celebrate a history in print while opening channels to new media.

The challenge was to create a space that could accommodate AMO's evolution from a weekly print publication to a multiplatform media company. The new office needed to serve as both a state-of-the-art newsroom for real-time content production and a reflective space that embodies the organization's theological perspective. Located in Midtown Manhattan, near media centers and St. Patrick's Cathedral, the office makes the most of its location by opening the perimeter to light and views out over 6th Avenue.

© David Sundberg Esto
© David Sundberg Esto
The reception area provides access to meeting areas and a glimpse of the news room beyond providing an immediate grasp of the organization and mission.
© David Sundberg Esto
The conference room adapts and can be reconfigured for events and special occasions.
Custom designed pin-up walls host the galleys for the week's print addition fostering reflection and discussion across media departments.
© David Sundberg Esto
All other spaces circulate around the newsroom, allowing natural light to pour in and give full access to views of the city.
© David Sundberg Esto
© David Sundberg Esto
One end of the office space is anchored by the chapel and the other by the pantry providing spiritual and physical sustenance as well as community.
The Editor and Chief's office takes advantage of the view up 6th avenue but shares it with the open perimeter circulation. The glass walls keep a connection with the activity of the office while interior drapes allow for privacy when it is required.
© David Sundberg Esto
The heart of the project is the newsroom, a hybrid space where custom designed pin up rails and glass walls feature the week’s print galleys and video presentation and capture enable multi-platform content.

A new headquarters for a Jesuit publication with a century-long history.

The challenge was to create a space that could accommodate AMO's evolution from a weekly print publication to a multiplatform media company. The new office needed to serve as both a state-of-the-art newsroom for real-time content production and a reflective space that embodies the organization's theological perspective. Located in Midtown Manhattan, near media centers and St. Patrick's Cathedral, the office makes the most of its location by opening the perimeter to light and views out over 6th Avenue.

2017DS46 American Media Offices
The design of the workspace evokes the design of newsrooms of the past, with a wide open and collective feel. Functionally, however, the office is fully equipped with the latest state-of-the-art technology.
2017DS46 American Media Offices
The reception area provides access to meeting areas and a glimpse of the news room beyond providing an immediate grasp of the organization and mission.
1405 1515 AMO N24 medium
The conference room adapts and can be reconfigured for events and special occasions.
2017DS46 American Media Offices
Custom designed pin-up walls host the galleys for the week's print addition fostering reflection and discussion across media departments.
2017DS46 American Media Offices
All other spaces circulate around the newsroom, allowing natural light to pour in and give full access to views of the city.
2017DS46 American Media Offices
Along with a new office space, the project required creating a new shared living space for twelve Jesuits in a nearby building. Individual living spaces were kept very compact but complemented with generous shared spaces, including a floor of dining and living spaces as well as a roof terrace.
2017DS46 American Media Offices
The Editor and Chief's office takes advantage of the view up 6th avenue but shares it with the open perimeter circulation. The glass walls keep a connection with the activity of the office while interior drapes allow for privacy when it is required.
2017DS46 American Media Offices
The heart of the project is the newsroom, a hybrid space that speaks to both traditional and new media.

America Media Offices

News offices celebrate a history in print while opening channels to new media.

The challenge was to create a space that could accommodate AMO's evolution from a weekly print publication to a multiplatform media company. The new office needed to serve as both a state-of-the-art newsroom for real-time content production and a reflective space that embodies the organization's theological perspective. Located in Midtown Manhattan, near media centers and St. Patrick's Cathedral, the office makes the most of its location by opening the perimeter to light and views out over 6th Avenue.

© David Sundberg Esto
© David Sundberg Esto
The reception area provides access to meeting areas and a glimpse of the news room beyond providing an immediate grasp of the organization and mission.
© David Sundberg Esto
The conference room adapts and can be reconfigured for events and special occasions.
Custom designed pin-up walls host the galleys for the week's print addition fostering reflection and discussion across media departments.
© David Sundberg Esto
All other spaces circulate around the newsroom, allowing natural light to pour in and give full access to views of the city.
© David Sundberg Esto
© David Sundberg Esto
One end of the office space is anchored by the chapel and the other by the pantry providing spiritual and physical sustenance as well as community.
The Editor and Chief's office takes advantage of the view up 6th avenue but shares it with the open perimeter circulation. The glass walls keep a connection with the activity of the office while interior drapes allow for privacy when it is required.
© David Sundberg Esto
The heart of the project is the newsroom, a hybrid space where custom designed pin up rails and glass walls feature the week’s print galleys and video presentation and capture enable multi-platform content.

A new headquarters for a Jesuit publication with a century-long history.

The challenge was to create a space that could accommodate AMO's evolution from a weekly print publication to a multiplatform media company. The new office needed to serve as both a state-of-the-art newsroom for real-time content production and a reflective space that embodies the organization's theological perspective. Located in Midtown Manhattan, near media centers and St. Patrick's Cathedral, the office makes the most of its location by opening the perimeter to light and views out over 6th Avenue.

2017DS46 American Media Offices
The design of the workspace evokes the design of newsrooms of the past, with a wide open and collective feel. Functionally, however, the office is fully equipped with the latest state-of-the-art technology.
2017DS46 American Media Offices
The reception area provides access to meeting areas and a glimpse of the news room beyond providing an immediate grasp of the organization and mission.
1405 1515 AMO N24 medium
The conference room adapts and can be reconfigured for events and special occasions.
2017DS46 American Media Offices
Custom designed pin-up walls host the galleys for the week's print addition fostering reflection and discussion across media departments.
2017DS46 American Media Offices
All other spaces circulate around the newsroom, allowing natural light to pour in and give full access to views of the city.
2017DS46 American Media Offices
Along with a new office space, the project required creating a new shared living space for twelve Jesuits in a nearby building. Individual living spaces were kept very compact but complemented with generous shared spaces, including a floor of dining and living spaces as well as a roof terrace.
2017DS46 American Media Offices
The Editor and Chief's office takes advantage of the view up 6th avenue but shares it with the open perimeter circulation. The glass walls keep a connection with the activity of the office while interior drapes allow for privacy when it is required.
2017DS46 American Media Offices
The heart of the project is the newsroom, a hybrid space that speaks to both traditional and new media.

America Media Offices

News offices celebrate a history in print while opening channels to new media.

The challenge was to create a space that could accommodate AMO's evolution from a weekly print publication to a multiplatform media company. The new office needed to serve as both a state-of-the-art newsroom for real-time content production and a reflective space that embodies the organization's theological perspective. Located in Midtown Manhattan, near media centers and St. Patrick's Cathedral, the office makes the most of its location by opening the perimeter to light and views out over 6th Avenue.

© David Sundberg Esto
© David Sundberg Esto
The reception area provides access to meeting areas and a glimpse of the news room beyond providing an immediate grasp of the organization and mission.
© David Sundberg Esto
The conference room adapts and can be reconfigured for events and special occasions.
Custom designed pin-up walls host the galleys for the week's print addition fostering reflection and discussion across media departments.
© David Sundberg Esto
All other spaces circulate around the newsroom, allowing natural light to pour in and give full access to views of the city.
© David Sundberg Esto
© David Sundberg Esto
One end of the office space is anchored by the chapel and the other by the pantry providing spiritual and physical sustenance as well as community.
The Editor and Chief's office takes advantage of the view up 6th avenue but shares it with the open perimeter circulation. The glass walls keep a connection with the activity of the office while interior drapes allow for privacy when it is required.
© David Sundberg Esto
The heart of the project is the newsroom, a hybrid space where custom designed pin up rails and glass walls feature the week’s print galleys and video presentation and capture enable multi-platform content.

A new headquarters for a Jesuit publication with a century-long history.

The challenge was to create a space that could accommodate AMO's evolution from a weekly print publication to a multiplatform media company. The new office needed to serve as both a state-of-the-art newsroom for real-time content production and a reflective space that embodies the organization's theological perspective. Located in Midtown Manhattan, near media centers and St. Patrick's Cathedral, the office makes the most of its location by opening the perimeter to light and views out over 6th Avenue.

2017DS46 American Media Offices
The design of the workspace evokes the design of newsrooms of the past, with a wide open and collective feel. Functionally, however, the office is fully equipped with the latest state-of-the-art technology.
2017DS46 American Media Offices
The reception area provides access to meeting areas and a glimpse of the news room beyond providing an immediate grasp of the organization and mission.
1405 1515 AMO N24 medium
The conference room adapts and can be reconfigured for events and special occasions.
2017DS46 American Media Offices
Custom designed pin-up walls host the galleys for the week's print addition fostering reflection and discussion across media departments.
2017DS46 American Media Offices
All other spaces circulate around the newsroom, allowing natural light to pour in and give full access to views of the city.
2017DS46 American Media Offices
Along with a new office space, the project required creating a new shared living space for twelve Jesuits in a nearby building. Individual living spaces were kept very compact but complemented with generous shared spaces, including a floor of dining and living spaces as well as a roof terrace.
2017DS46 American Media Offices
The Editor and Chief's office takes advantage of the view up 6th avenue but shares it with the open perimeter circulation. The glass walls keep a connection with the activity of the office while interior drapes allow for privacy when it is required.
2017DS46 American Media Offices
The heart of the project is the newsroom, a hybrid space that speaks to both traditional and new media.

Location

New York, NY

Client

America Media

Typology

Size

10,800 SF

Design Team

Jonathan Marvel, Guido Hartray, Diego Varas, Ruth Benjamin

Consultants

Owner Representative:Gardiner + Theobald (G+T) MEPFS:Thomas Polise Consulting Engineer (TPCE) AV:Truephonic IT Infrastructure:Jaffe Holden (JH) Lighting:Jim Conti Lighting Design (Conti) Security:DVS