IKEA's innovation lab Space10 has worked with interior designers Spacon & X to transform the ground floor of its headquarters into a library and community space, with a look that is meant to recall a simple kiosk.
Located in a former fish factory in the city's Meatpacking District, Space10's offices now include a library of 100 future-focused books, a snack bar and a design shop, alongside an existing gallery and event space. While the ground floor was already used for community-facing events, Space10 set out to expand the offering beyond "temporary" interactions and create a space that people could access at their leisure all day.
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