Snøhetta leases 25,000 s/f for new headquarters at 55 Washington St.

Brooklyn, NY According to Two Trees Management Co. design studio Snøhetta has signed a lease for 25,000 s/f at 55 Washington St. Located in DUMBO, Snøhetta’s new headquarters offers the creative space for its dialogue-driven approach to design. With over 150 architecture and creative design firms calling DUMBO home, Snøhetta will join a roster of studios including Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), Garrison Architects, Brooklyn Studio, Worrell Yeung, Post Company, among others.

The largest lease signed this year in the city, Snøhetta’s relocation from Manhattan to DUMBO signifies the area’s arrival as a true design district and hub for innovation. Spread across over 200,000 s/f of office space, design and architecture creatives have flocked to the area in recent years, with tenants ranging from small studios to large globally respected design firms.

Snøhetta will relocate its New York City headquarters from its current location in the Financial District. The firm will utilize its new creative space at 55 Washington to continue its growth as a practice encompassing architecture, landscape architecture, interior architecture, art, product design, graphic and digital design. Snøhetta is known for creating spaces where societies can connect with each other and the world around them, and its global portfolio of cultural work includes the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the Norwegian Opera and Ballet, the Shanghai Grand Opera House, the Beijing City Library, among many other significant projects.

“DUMBO is a magnet for the leading design and architecture firms of New York City. The park, waterfront, great local retailers, art galleries and rich cultural history all contribute to this neighborhood feeling alive with new ideas and new ways of working. There is no better place to live and work than DUMBO, and the team at Snøhetta understands that they will be able to do their best work here,” said Jed Walentas, principal of Two Trees Management. “DUMBO has always been a hub for companies that push big, new ideas that move industry forward. Snøhetta’s global practice is truly exemplary of that, and we can’t wait to see how they add to the great community here.”  

“Joining the vibrant and creative community of DUMBO is an exciting step for us as we continue to grow the business. Our new office space embodies the collaborative approach that defines our work in a location which fosters innovation and connection to explore new ideas alongside so many other talented design firms,” said Elaine Molinar, partner and managing director at Snøhetta.

Alyssa Zahler, managing director of Commercial Leasing, represented Two Trees in-house. Jason Kroeger, director at Cushman & Wakefield, and Aron Schreier, managing director at Cushman & Wakefield, represented Snøhetta.

“We’ve seen a huge uptick in design and architecture firms moving to DUMBO over the last few years, and the area has quickly become New York’s newest and most thriving design district. Snøhetta joins both local and world-renowned firms such as BIG and Henrybuilt. We are excited to continue to nurture this incredible community in DUMBO,” said Zahler.

“It was a privilege to work with Snøhetta and support their transition to a location that offers a vibrant mix of creative energy, architectural charm, and a thriving business community,” said Kroeger.