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While this may be an unpopular and perhaps brazen assertion, there is merit to working in-office. Communal work areas enhance social interaction and productivity, especially when there’s a shared sense of purpose among members. For some, working from home presents a new set of challenges or may even lead to resentments toward their formerly personal territory. But as the pendulum swings back and forth from pre- to post-pandemic professional habits, it appears to be finding equilibrium where workers have flexibility to shift their schedule – and their sense of place. The New Design Project, a Brooklyn-based interior design firm, has its finger on the pulse with their expansion of The New Work Project as it welcomes fresh spaces ELEVENTH and The Annex into the fold in Williamsburg.

A modern interior design showroom featuring a curved seating area with magazines, stylish lamps, and a textured wall with arched openings.

Situated alongside the existing establishment TENTH, their original co-working space circa 2017, ELEVENTH builds upon what the previous concept started while adding contrast for a dramatic shift in ambiance. Guests move through a day lit corridor from black, stark whites, and cool grays into that which is awash in creamy colors for a kaleidoscope of beige that is far from banal.

A modern office space with a curved gray sofa around a circular table, a small stool, and walls adorned with minimalist decor and art. The background features glass-enclosed workspaces and light wood flooring.

A bright, modern office space featuring three beige office chairs at desks with shelves above, a window with a city view, and minimal decor including small plants and desk lamps.

A minimalist office space with two white chairs facing a shared desk, adorned with books, decorations, and two white desk lamps. Shelves above hold additional books and art pieces. Light wooden flooring.

Complementing the warm, neutral palette is an earthy signature scent and plenty of opportunities to commune with nature. “There is a heightened focus on health and wellness in the workplace,” say Fanny Abbes and James Davison, the creative director and co-managing partner of the New Project Group, respectively. “To support this, we incorporated plants and other greenery, and installed large oversized skylights to complement other sources of natural light and provide a strong connection to the outside world.” This central volume provides the through line hosts the most public spaces with varying degrees of private rooms distributed around the perimeter.

A modern office space with multiple workstations, beige chairs, light wood flooring, large windows, and shelves holding office supplies. Cityscape visible outside the windows.

A minimalist office space features six workstations with white chairs, tables, and lamps, a window overlooking a cityscape, and shelves with books and decorations on the side walls.

The Gallery is adjacent, comprising eight dedicated, open-air stations situated under a pair of vertical chandeliers in polished nickel. Bronze glass privacy screens provide a bit of intimacy for each desk where members have additional accoutrement like an adorable table lamp, comfortable chair, and mobile cabinet.

Modern office workspace with multiple desks, contemporary lighting fixtures, arched doorways, and minimalist decor. The space is well-lit and organized.

Light floods The Lounge where a cluster of chic, semi-circular breakout booths upholstered in a luscious, dark-chocolate brown velvet bask in its glow. Accompanying them are custom tables, rugs with corresponding playful poufs, and decorative lighting in polished nickel. Something of a forum, the venerable central space is framed by an arched accent wall with wallpaper by Eskayel. Additionally, custom artwork by Abbes adds subtle pops of color to the room as they rest against decorative wall moldings.

A modern meeting room with a rectangular table, six wooden chairs, a wall-mounted TV, and minimalistic decor featuring patterned wall arches and a central light fixture.

A minimalist dining area with a wooden table, four wooden chairs with woven seats, a vase with foliage, and a large circular mirror on the wall.

A modern conference room with a rectangular table, six wooden chairs, a round mirror, a wall-mounted flat-screen TV, and a minimalist chandelier, all set against light-colored walls and wooden flooring.

Twelve private studios for teams of up to ten are furnished with custom floating desks, ergonomic task chairs, keyless locking pedestals, designer desk lamps, open shelves, and built-in closets just behind doors outfitted with smart locks. What’s more, all company signage displayed to delineate rented rooms is typeset using the same typeface and font to eliminate visual clutter from logos that might otherwise be competing.

Three small, private rooms with glass doors, each containing a small table and a plant. The rooms are part of a light, modern office space with wooden flooring and a potted plant in the foreground.

Continuing on, visitors will happen upon three fully ventilated, sound-insulated privacy pods, which provide an ideal escape for a quick call, focused work, or moment of respite, as well as a granite-topped central drink station. Bronze glass and curved forms feature strongly elsewhere lining the paths for circulation as well as conference room walls with a striking custom wallpaper installation by Designtex. Wishbone chairs sit aside conference room tables by The New Design Project, while wall-hung circular mirrors echo local textures.

Minimalistic room with a bar table, two wicker chairs, a tall mirror, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Minimalist cafe interior with light wood flooring, white walls, and two metal tables with cylindrical stools. Window in the background provides natural light and view of outdoor seating area.

Modern loft-style entertainment space with exposed beams, industrial pipes, and a mix of contemporary furniture including an eleventh-floor view, a patterned sofa, two sleek chairs, and a black rug with a dotted pattern.

A modern kitchen with light wooden floors, a large marble countertop, wooden bar stools, a framed artwork on the wall, a small plant on a white stand, and a vase with greenery on the counter.

Though physically separate from TENTH and ELEVENTH, The Annex adds to the cultural fabric shared by every proverbial thread running through the post-industrial building. It provides a generous events venue for nearly any occasion comfortably fitting up to 75 guests. The thoughtfully designed interior features historical elements, 14-foot ceilings, exposed brick, and oversized archways.

A modern kitchen space with a granite countertop, beige cabinets, a stainless steel sink, exposed brick wall, wooden shelves adorned with books and decor items, and a vase with flowers.

Entertainment space featuring a patterned couch, black side table, glass coffee table with decorative items, potted plant, framed abstract art from the ELEVENTH collection, and a white brick wall backdrop.

Co-working spaces have historically been susceptible to pomp and circumstance, moreso appealing to exclusivity than actual service to the working community. But meaningful change is on the horizon. “We’re part of a new breed of boutique-style neighborhood work clubs. Our members appreciate working in spaces that go beyond mere functionality, serving as an extension of their professional and personal brands,” Abbes and Davison add. “Unlike other co-working spaces that focus on maximizing private office space, we emphasize thoughtfully designed public areas that inspire genuine creativity and collaboration.”

A modern entertainment space that features exposed pipes, wooden flooring, an abstract-patterned sofa, two black chairs, a black coffee table on a black and white rug, two large potted plants, and two closed wooden doors.

To learn more about The New Work Project and all of its spaces visit thenewworkproject.com.

Photography by Will Ellis.

With professional degrees in architecture and journalism, New York-based writer Joseph has a desire to make living beautifully accessible. His work seeks to enrich the lives of others with visual communication and storytelling through design. When not writing, he teaches visual communication, theory, and design.

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