Public Records has hosted an exhibition and event during NYCxDesign week to mark the launch of its in-house design service, which aims to "bridge that gap" between designers and developers.
After five years of renovating a post-industrial space in Brooklyn, the venue's team announced that it would start the Public Service design agency that will work with developers to expand its design-focused approach to hospitality outwards.
Public Records has launched a design agency in New York. Top and above photo by Jonathan Hokklo
Public Records co-founder Shane Davis said that though much of the design for Public Records has been in-house, the team worked with architects and designers such as Mattaforma for its garden space.
Davis said that Public Service will take the collaborative experience into work with developers. Its work will include concept, design, programming, and operations. It held an exhibition to mark the occasion. Photo of lamp by Studio Jialun Xiong by Jonathan Hokklo
"As the building market becomes more competitive and the lines continue to blur between hospitality, residential, and office, we believe developers will increasingly need real cultural partners to create meaningful projects," Davis told Dezeen, adding that he plans to work with "like-minded" organisations.
"Real estate developers often work with who they know, and there are certain designers that work within that space," he continued.
"We aim to help bridge...