AIA New York is excited to join Design at Work New York, Media 10’s new exhibition and conference dedicated to workplace design and commercial interiors, as a Founding Strategic Partner ahead of the show’s inaugural edition at the Javits Center on March 10–11, 2027. The partnership marks a significant milestone in the launch of Design at Work New York and reinforces the event’s ambition to become North America’s leading destination for architects, interior designers, workplace strategists, occupiers and developers shaping the future of commercial interiors.
Working together, Design at Work New York and AIANY will create a platform that champions design excellence, professional learning, and industry collaboration. AIANY will play an integral role in shaping the event’s content program, bringing leading voices from across architecture and workplace design together to explore the ideas, challenges and innovations transforming the built environment. “We are delighted to join Design at Work New York as a Founding Strategic Partner. Together, we look forward to creating an inspiring platform that brings the architectural community together to exchange ideas, share knowledge and explore the future of workplace design through education, collaboration and meaningful industry connections,” says Jesse Lazar, Assoc. AIA, Executive Director, AIANY and the Center for Architecture.
Alongside an inspiring program of thought leadership, the partnership will strengthen the event’s offering through invaluable networking opportunities, creating meaningful connections between architects, designers, manufacturers, developers and workplace leaders. By bringing together the profession with the brands and organizations driving innovation, the collaboration will encourage new conversations, new partnerships and new ideas that will help shape the future of workplace design.
“Our partnership with AIA New York is a significant step in the development of Design at Work New York,” says Marlon Cera-Marle, Director, Design Division at Media 10. “From the outset, our ambition has been to create a focused, design-led event that delivers genuine value for the architecture and design community. Working with AIANY will bring leading voices, professional learning and meaningful dialogue into the heart of the event, while creating stronger connections between architects and the brands shaping the future of the workplace.”
Design at Work New York will bring together furniture, lighting, materials, acoustics and workplace technology with a carefully curated program of thought leadership and specification-led networking.
Design at Work New York will take place at the Javits Center, New York, on March 10–11, 2027.
About Media 10
Media 10’s Design Division is a leading platform for the global design and architecture community, delivering a portfolio of highly targeted events and media brands. This includes Clerkenwell Design Week, the UK’s leading design festival, and Shoreditch Design Week, the largest official district of the London Design Festival, alongside respected industry publications ICON and OnOffice.
The division has also been responsible for launching internationally recognised design events including Design Shanghai, Design Helsinki, Design Joburg and Design London, reflecting a strong track record in creating and scaling influential design platforms globally.
Together, these platforms connect brands with architects, interior designers and key decision-makers through curated experiences, content and commercial opportunities across the international design sector.