The new facility at 3 World Trade Center was designed with wellness in mind, featuring height-adjustable sit-stand desks and a floor plan that encourages movement throughout the day.
“As a company whose brands are part of a legacy more than 300 years in the making, we know from experience that embracing the power of change is core to our success,” said Deirdre Mahlan, President, Diageo NA. “This move represents a significant shift, not just in where we work, but how we work, enabling us to eliminate boundaries, be bolder, more future-focused, and closer to a nucleus of diverse consumers.”
The offices feature bright, colorful and immersive spaces that leverage the spirit of the city’s neighborhoods, Diageo’s broad portfolio of iconic brands, and breathtaking 360-degree views of the surrounding skylines. The workspace is open plan with suggested “neighborhoods” for teams, but no assigned seating. Designed for maximum connectivity, employees can experiment with a wide variety of dynamic spaces that incorporate state-of-the-art technology, some intended for higher energy work, with others, like sound-proof phone booths and libraries, facilitating privacy and focus.
Sitting high above the city on the 41st floor is a stunning showcase bar, “Bar Deco,” which serves as the headquarters’ beating heart. A multifunctional space, it is at Bar Deco where meetings are held, ideas transpire, meals shared, cocktails poured, and moments celebrated.
With the move, Diageo brought with it 350 new jobs to the city, while preserving roughly 150 existing Diageo jobs in New York City.
“Situating ourselves in the heart of one of the world’s most exciting cities allows us to expand access to diverse talent pools and capabilities,” said Laura Watt, Executive Vice President, Human Resources, Diageo NA. “With our new space we sought to create an amazing experience for our people, and a place where they could do the best work of their lives, while celebrating life.”
Diageo North America’s new home also embraces cutting-edge technology and leading sustainability practices, as well as the company’s commitment to inclusion and diversity. Additional features include:
- Commissioned design features such as vintage advertisements, bespoke murals, employee-sourced photography, and custom neon fixtures
- Wellness-focused design, including height-adjustable sit-stand desks, and a floor plan that encourages movement throughout the day
- Ideation rooms featuring modular furniture for a variety of configurations to maximize creativity
- Tech-driven sensory booths for liquid innovation employee tasting panels
- On-site Tech Café where employees can access real-time help from live tech staff, for efficiency
- Spacious Mothers’ nursing rooms with best-in-class equipment
- Disability access throughout, including Bar Deco
- Meeting spaces are Zoom-enabled, as well as fitted with smart boards to digitally capture notes
- Copious amounts of natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows
- Daylight harvesting reduces energy required to light offices
- High-efficiency heating and cooling systems conserve energy
- Topical pop up featured art, e.g. artwork by African-American artists to celebrate Black History Month