Accenture Innovation Hub

Accenture’s Innovation Hub at One Manhattan West brings people together in a flexible environment that fosters collaboration and creativity. Our design responds to the need for an adaptable workplace that supports dynamic teamwork, employee health, client engagement and sustainability.

Design Solutions

Spanning the top nine floors of the 67-story tower, the Innovation Hub offers a variety of settings for up to 5,000 people. Instead of assigning desks, the workplace provides 1,200 work seats and 2,500 total seats across multiple “neighborhoods,” allowing employees to choose between private and communal areas based on their needs.

Each open-plan neighborhood has a distinct identity, with calm, well-lit zones for focused work and active amenity areas that encourage interaction. Raised pavilions at arrival points help separate workspaces from communal zones, while coffee stations near elevators foster informal connections. Eight interconnected stairways link the floors, promoting movement and spontaneous encounters.

Specialized spaces include a client briefing room that doubles as a yoga studio, a broadcast studio, a VR lab and tech-enabled “hives” that showcase Accenture’s work in 5G, smart homes and cloud computing. Pop-up demo zones and “rumble rooms” for agile team sessions further support innovation.

A cohesive palette of polished concrete, black metal, light wood and brick reflects New York’s industrial heritage in a modern interior. The city’s subway map inspired neon light fixtures throughout the space, while digital signage reinforces Accenture’s brand identity. An art program featuring commissioned works by local and national artists adds cultural depth.

The interiors celebrate their New York setting. Floors 59–61, home to most knowledge workers, draw on imagery of ferries, boroughs and universities. Technology-focused floors 62–65 evoke alleys, maker spaces, Times Square and Chelsea Market. Central Park and the High Line inspired the top two levels. Select elevator lobbies also offer panoramic views of Manhattan.

Certified LEED Gold and WELL Platinum, the design prioritizes wellness and sustainability. Abundant daylight, circadian lighting, biophilic greenery, spaces and nontoxic materials create a healthy environment. Real-time displays track air quality and energy use. Comfortable furnishings, wellness centers, meditation rooms and exercise spaces promote healthy habits.

Technology is embedded throughout, with mobile Surface Hubs, digital wayfinding, embedded charging pads and proximity-based access control systems enhancing workplace efficiency.

Impact

The Innovation Hub supports Accenture’s evolving work culture by enabling flexibility and fostering creativity, innovation and collaboration. The project demonstrates how thoughtful design can unite wellness, sustainability and brand expression in a major global city.