New York studio Civilian has designed the headquarters for a documentary production company in Manhattan's Flatiron District, which includes an art deco-influenced screening room.
The offices for award-winning Sandbox Films are located in a landmarked 1920s neo-gothic skyscraper, and provide the company with its first dedicated workspace.
Civilian's interiors of the Sandbox Films offices draw upon multiple references, from old movie theatres to colours used by Danish modernist Poul Henningsen
Spread across 4,200 square feet (390 square metres) of space, the program includes an open-plan reception area that doubles as an events space, a conference room, private and open offices, and production and editing suites.
There's also a 22-seat screening room with a Dolby Atmos sound system, in which the team and their visitors can preview the completed or in-progress cuts. In the centre of the reception area is a custom, double-sided sofa upholstered in velvet and boucle fabrics
The non-profit documentary production company makes cinematic science films, many of which have won or received nominations for prestigious awards.
Among them are Fire of Love, which was nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 95th Academy Awards in 2022; Emmy-winning Fathom; Sundance winner All Light, Everywhere; and Fireball, co-directed by Werner Herzog.
Another custom design is the meeting room table, which has ash legs and a white lacquered top
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