Walt Disney's new headquarters in New York is a 1.2-million-square-foot skyscraper set to accommodate around 5,000 employees. The innovative design focuses on flexibility to cater to various sectors of the entertainment giant's multi-faceted portfolio, which now includes news, sports, and streaming services alongside traditional film and theme parks. By consolidating its operations into one building, Disney aims to create a strong, unified culture that supports diverse teams, reflecting the company's evolving role in media. Designed by SOM and Gensler, the headquarters emphasizes durability and functionality to meet future needs.
Compared to Burbank and Orlando, New York Disney culture is so driven by news and sports and information as opposed to entertainment. The building feels meant to bring a cohesive culture across many business segments.
The feeling of this building is meant to bring a cohesive culture across many business segments. The design is durable enough to house all of its New York operations under one roof now and in the future.
SOM and Gensler designed the building to be durable enough, aesthetically and functionally, to house all of its New York operations under one roof.
They created a space where everyone, from assistants to developers, can do their best work, reflecting the diverse and evolving nature of Disney's operations.
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