The revitalization of the PENN District has transformed the area into a premier destination for modern workplaces, drawing hospitality powerhouses like Episcope Hospitality to create amenity-driven spaces that blend business and leisure. One of these spaces is The Landing, a full-service restaurant at PENN 1 that seamlessly integrates hospitality and workplace culture. Designed by Architecture + Information, The Landing offers a refined restaurant design with a warm, contemporary aesthetic, adaptable seating, and disappearing NanaWall sliding glass doors that enhance flexibility. A space that elevates the dining experience while setting a new standard for how modern urban developments can build community and enhance the overall appeal of modern workplace environments.
Episcope Hospitality’s Commitment to Elevated Dining
A key aspect of PENN District’s revitalization was the addition of versatile commercial spaces within its key developments. Furthering the district’s vision of creating people-focused destinations, Episcope Hospitality, led by renowned restauranteur David Morton, brings its expertise in curated dining to The Landing. The site offers a visually striking restaurant design program that caters to professionals seeking high-quality dining, networking opportunities, and a refined social atmosphere. But more than just a workplace amenity, The Landing attracts visitors and locals alike, delivering a dining destination for business and pleasure. In addition to The Landing, Episcope operates Office Hours, a gourmet grab-and-go café within PENN 1, offering busy professionals quick food and beverage options.
The Landing: A Workplace Restaurant with a Distinctive Edge
Directly above the PENN 1 lobby, The Landing offers a sophisticated dining experience that goes beyond the typical office cafeteria. The popular dining spot features a refined restaurant design aesthetic that combines warmth and contemporary elements to achieve a laid-back yet elegant ambiance. Rich wood paneling, geometric tile flooring, an inviting bar, and mood lighting set the background for dynamic dining experiences. The space is meticulously arranged with bar seating, cozy booths, and flexible dining areas, making it ideal for business meetings or after-hours socializing. Catering to various customer and business needs, the restaurant features a versatile layout with an extended dining area that can easily be closed off via sliding glass doors for private events.
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Seamless Flexibility for Private Events and Everyday Dining
The four-panel NanaWall sliding glass door system connects the main dining area to a private event space, allowing for an easy transition between open and intimate settings. A striking bottle display encased in glass serves as a stylish divider, maintaining a sense of visual connectivity. The private dining room mirrors the inviting atmosphere of the main restaurant design, complete with warm wood finishes, sophisticated lighting, and business-friendly amenities like a built-in TV screen for presentations or entertainment. Whether hosting corporate gatherings, networking events, or intimate celebrations, the space effortlessly adapts to any occasion.
The Impact of Versatile Sliding Glass Doors
The 8-foot-tall NanaWall sliding glass door serves as both a functional and aesthetic centerpiece, seamlessly integrating the main dining space with a private event room. The system’s flush sill enhances accessibility while maintaining a seamless visual flow between spaces. When fully open, the panels disappear into two specified parking bays, creating an expanded dining area ideal for private events or additional seating during peak hours. When closed, the glass maintains an open, airy ambiance while providing sound separation, preserving the restaurant’s intimate yet flexible atmosphere. Framed in elegant European Oak wood, the door offers next-level durability while complementing the restaurant’s refined aesthetic.
The Perch: An Elevated Outdoor Experience with Sliding Glass Doors
Beyond The Landing, Episcope Hospitality also operates The Perch, a rooftop venue within PENN 2’s impressive 17,000 SF rooftop park. The sprawling open-air restaurant is located on the 32nd floor with stunning views of the Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty. Floor-to-ceiling windows and striking 13-foot-tall, minimal framed sliding glass doors open the space to the outdoors while offering uninterrupted skyline views when lounging inside. The system provides reinforced panels with optimal performance that meets the demands of a commercial space 32 floors above the city skyline. When fully operational, The Perch will offer a fully equipped lounge venue and cocktail bar with an accessible landscaped lawn for lounging or eating al fresco.
Maximizing ROI with Attractive Amenity Spaces
In today’s competitive commercial real estate market, multi-use developments are essential for attracting tenants and increasing ROI. As modern workplaces evolve to prioritize experience-driven environments, hospitality-inspired spaces like The Landing and the Perch serve as a key differentiator in attracting both top-tier tenants and restaurant groups like Episcope Hospitality. These dining and social areas contribute to workplace culture, offering employees and visitors a reason to stay, connect, and engage beyond their desks. By integrating flexible architectural elements like sliding glass doors, developers present high-end amenity spaces that adapt to various uses, ensuring that every square foot contributes to community development and financial return.
Final Thoughts
The reimagined PENN District highlights the impact of people-focused developments in modern workplaces and multi-use buildings. By inviting hospitality-focused spaces like The Landing and The Perch, the district creates vibrant social hubs that enhance tenant appeal and urban engagement. NanaWall sliding glass doors play a crucial role in this transformation, offering flexibility, seamless transitions, and elevated aesthetics. Visionary hospitality groups like Episcope Hospitality are leading this trend, proving that high-quality dining and social venues are more than just workplace amenities but rather community-building destinations. The Lading at PENN 1 highlights how hospitality-driven spaces create inviting destinations where dining, social connection, and business seamlessly come together.
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