CELTRA NY | OFIS Arhitekti

Celtra, a global leader in creative management solutions, is revitalizing its New York office to create a workspace that embodies its culture of innovation, collaboration, and growth. The project reimagines the 12th floor of 220 West 19th Street as an environment that goes beyond the traditional office model. It will be a place where employees are inspired to create, supported in their work, and connected to one another as part of a global company.

Set in one of Manhattan’s most dynamic neighborhoods, the office takes advantage of its lively surroundings and strong infrastructure. With easy access to transport, local cafés, and cultural amenities, the space connects work life with the city’s energy. More than a backdrop, the location becomes part of the design narrative—supporting professional excellence while enhancing the day-to-day experience of Celtra’s people.

Design Concept

The concept is guided by four principles: innovation, collaboration, flexibility, and well-being. Drawing inspiration from digital networks, the design organizes the floor into interconnected “bands” of activity, allowing different functions to coexist while maintaining openness and fluidity. Employees can move seamlessly between team collaboration, individual focus, and moments of social connection, mirroring the adaptable nature of modern creative work.

The building’s industrial character—its generous ceiling heights, exposed brick, and steel-framed windows—remains central to the identity of the space. Instead of concealing this heritage, the design highlights it, pairing authentic materials with new elements like polished concrete, sleek metal accents, and double-glazed glass walls. The result is a dialogue between past and future that reflects Celtra’s own balance of legacy and innovation.

Workspace Experience

At the heart of the office lies a flexible open plan designed to encourage movement, dynamism, and collaboration. Modular workstations can be reconfigured as teams grow or projects shift, while breakout zones provide writable walls, multimedia screens, and soft seating to support informal brainstorming. Together, these features create a fluid environment that adapts to changing needs without losing clarity or focus.

Natural light floods the Flexible Work Zone, strategically positioned near the windows. Here, permanent staff and visiting colleagues alike can choose their work setting daily, encouraging spontaneous conversations and reinforcing Celtra’s culture of collaboration. To balance this openness, private glass booths offer quiet corners for calls and concentrated work, their playful color-coded lighting system signaling availability while adding a touch of identity to the floor.