What does the future of trading look like in Midtown Manhattan? Dezeen recently featured SOM’s design for the trading floors at 270 Park Avenue, JPMorganChase’s new global headquarters.

Located just above the tower’s lobby, eight interconnected floors support 4,000 traders across 500,000 square feet. The floors are organized into two-story suites, arranged around double-height atria, forming distinct trading neighborhoods. These spaces blend shared amenities with flexible spaces for focused work, small huddles, and large meetings.

Designed to maximize daylight and views, the floor plates are enhanced by natural materials, circadian lighting, live plants, and custom sit-stand desks. Together, these elements create a healthy, comfortable workplace—one that supports both precision and collaboration and sets a new standard for the modern trading floor.