Menu
Connect With Us
Go Back

Amazon Hank
Office Windows

New York City, New York

Industry
  • Corporate Office
Region
  • East Coast
Scope
  • Curated window displays
Client
  • Amazon
Highlights:

  • Rotating window displays feature installations by three local women artists

  • Installations pay homage to the historic Lord & Taylor department store and entice both Amazon employees and passersby alike

Show more

The Story

As the former home of famous department store Lord & Taylor, Amazon’s new offices in Midtown Manhattan feature tasteful nods to the site’s fashion forward history and original design. In addition to collaborative workspaces, a hip cafe, and terrace views of the Empire State Building, the office features rotating window displays that are sure to spark attention across the city. These creative displays feature the work of three local women artists whose curated exhibits set a colorful and intriguing tone for the new “Hank” offices. 

Rachel Urkowitz’s installation, “Terrarium Somnium (Dream Terrarium)” is displayed on 39th street (the office’s main entrance) and features large, playful flowers made of paper, acrylic, and foam core. The installation is a direct homage to Lord & Taylor’s flower department, where shoppers would stop to purchase fresh flowers on their way out. “I was inspired by the idea of a surreal terrarium of sorts, a vitrine full of potential and kinetic energy” shared Urkowitz. “I wanted to create a vista where oversized plants, grass, and flowers had room to dream.” 

Nearby on 38th street (the office’s secondary entrance) installations from Malin Abrahamsson and Deborah Zlotsky spark curiosity from passersby. Abrahamsson’s installation, “Make it Belong,”  aims to activate a traditional storefront window by sidestepping its original commercial and decorative purposes.

“Stripped of practical instrumentalization, plumbing hardware and handmade mixed-media objects let architecture—and in this case the streetscape—to momentarily go beyond mere drywall, pavement, and sounds of city traffic.” said Abrahamsson. “Here, everything has its place.” 

Lastly, Deborah Zlotsky’s display, “Linda/Beautiful,” features several vintage silk scarves sewn into vibrant tapestries, honoring the fashionable roots of the Lord & Taylor building. “The designs of the individual scarves are exquisite,” shared Zlotsky, “but I’m more interested in the way that combining the textiles embodies beauty, imperfections, and the passage of time. In these ‘soft paintings,’ the transformation of recognizable items relays a story of the vulnerabilities and power of being female and embodying femininity.” 

Altogether, these artistic window displays are helping Amazon generate buzz around its new office opening, attracting employees and passersby alike while uplifting local talent.

Show more

Similar Projects

Check back for additional projects being added soon!

Find our work Featured In

“Within hours of our new, local art collection being installed, we had guests asking about it. The artwork gets people to stop. They really look and think about it. Our collection has been a huge guest engagement point for the hotel and truly highlights Austin’s creative community.” ”

- James Prendeville, General Manager, Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Austin

“NINE dot ARTS continues to exceed my expectations. As curators, their ability to identify and source artworks that are immersive and experiential has helped make our property a unique destination.”

- Chad Mcwhinney, CEO and Co-founder, Mcwhinney

“NINE dot ARTS did an amazing job finding pieces that tell a story and communicate who we are as a philanthropic organization. The art in our office is a source of joy and pride, and is an essential part of the character of a space that is used by many, many community organizations.”

- Thomas A. Gougeon, President, Gates Family Foundation

“The NINE dot ARTS discovery process made creating a custom art collection, a seemingly daunting task, simple and fun. They truly understood our business and how to visually express what we do in unique and meaningful ways. Their knowledge of the art industry combined with their experience and countless local and national connections are extremely impressive.”

- Jenna Samek, Director Corporate Communications, Fourpoint Energy

“NINE dot ARTS was great to work with and made the art selection fun while capturing our story. They captured not only our image, culture and diversity but also those things that are outside the box that make the project feel right.”

- Gary Branch, Director of Construction, Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children

“Our ability to create authentic experiences for our guests is a key differentiator against our competition, and the art program that NINE dot ARTS created is a prime example. Much of the art comes from current Boston University (BU) students and alumni, which really connects with our guests. As a result, we continue to grow our share of business from BU.”

- Adam Sperling, General Manager, Hotel Commonwealth

Contact
Nine dot Arts

Let’s Talk