Convene recently debuted its 16th location in New York. Convene 30 Hudson Yards brings a flexible, design-forward destination for meetings and events to the 24th floor of the Midtown Manhattan skyscraper.
Designed in partnership with global architecture and design firm Woods Bagot, the expansive 72,000-square-foot space blends panoramic city views with an interiors program inspired by the neighborhood’s cultural and architectural fabric.
The spatial layout of Convene’s latest outpost
To preserve the building’s clean lines while creating new layers of sophistication, Woods Bagot retained approximately 60 percent of the original fit-out.
The result is a bold yet timeless setting that celebrates Chelsea’s gallery legacy with a bright, adaptable aesthetic. The design also nods to the High Line, located just beyond the venue’s doors, through subtle biophilic cues.
The centerpiece is a 780-person grand hall—the largest single event space in Convene’s New York portfolio—equipped with theatrical lighting, a premium point-source speaker system, and flexible walls that allow the room to be split in two.
Three additional divisible event spaces, six boardrooms, a speaker green room, and a respite room expand the venue’s versatility.
An expansive central gallery, animated by dual 20-foot LED video walls and projection-mapped partitions, serves as a lively hub for networking, exhibitions, and cocktail receptions.
A layered design that nods to the High Line
Materiality infuses warmth and texture throughout the space. Artisanal wallpapers punctuate feature walls, while textiles in amber, terracotta, and charcoal hues add a sense of richness.
Foliage wallpaper nods to the High Line’s natural landscape, and bespoke ceiling rafts with integrated lighting bring an elegant midcentury rhythm overhead. Mid-oak millwork and end-grain wood flooring ground the palette as well.
This marks the third collaboration between Convene and Woods Bagot, following London venues at Sancroft, St. Paul and 22 Bishopsgate.
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