trends offices Bombas In need of a new, refreshing space to house the company's direct-toconsumer business, save for manufacturing, sock brand Bombas hired local firm Float Design Studio to turn a former Manhattan carpet warehouse into a space that reflected the brand's laidback and vibrant style. "We approached them with a bright color palette for the space that would be uplifting and optimistic," says Float partner Brad Sherman. The 114 May 2018 hospitalitydesign.com light and airy space is brought to life with thoughtful pops of yellow, a nod to the company's bee logo. Custom shelving units made of a white wiry grid is home to flora and also divides the workstations that dot the open floorplan. "Their business doesn't emit a cutthroat New York City vibe," adds fellow partner Nina Etnier. "A navigable open office eliminates as many physical divisions as possible, matching their fluid organizational structure." Photos by AARON THOMPSON perspectives