UBER
Long Island City, NY
Category: 2018 Corporate
Architect: Spector Group
Designer: Spector Group
Starnet Member:
Architectural Flooring Resource, Inc.
Starnet Preferred Vendors:
Armstrong Flooring, CMP Specialty Products, J+J Flooring, Tarkett Soft Surface
Project Strategy
In designing Uber’s Partner Support Center located in the historic Falchi Building in Long Island City, Spector Group approached the project with service in mind. The layout provides a welcoming and interactive concierge service for drivers and their everyday needs including orientation classes, app training, cell phone support, as well as a wide variety of additional tools potential drivers may need to begin driving with Uber. Upon entry, Drivers are greeted by a large café where they can help themselves to a cup of coffee and rest their feet while they wait in one of the many lounge and break-out spaces. The main design element features carpet tile by JJ Invision and Tandus at training and employee areas. Uber’s brand is carried throughout with an industrial palette and bold, geometric graphics that celebrate New York City landmarks.