Design at Work New York announces the IIDA New York Chapter (IIDA NY) as a Founding Strategic Partner for its workplace design event at the Javits Center in New York City, March 10–11, 2027. The partnership will bring interior designers and industry partners together to explore circular workplace design, sustainable materials, and the future of commercial interiors. 

The two organizations share a commitment to advancing interior design, workplace design, and professional learning, creating opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing across the commercial interiors community. 

Advancing circular workplace design 

As a Founding Strategic Partner, IIDA NY will contribute to the event’s content program, bringing voices from across the design community into conversations about the ideas, challenges, and innovations shaping the workplace and built environment. Topics will include circularity, adaptive reuse, sustainable materials, and spaces designed to evolve over time. 

Marlon Cera-Marle, Divisional Design Director, Media 10 said: 

“Our partnership with IIDA New York brings an important perspective to Design at Work New York. Together, we want to move conversations about circular workplace design into practice—from adaptive reuse and sustainable materials to creating spaces that can evolve over time. By bringing designers and industry partners together to share ideas and experience, we can help shape more responsible workplaces for the future.” 

Robin Reigi, IIDA New York Chapter President added: 

“We're thrilled to bring IIDA New York into Design at Work New York as a Founding Strategic Partner. This collaboration gives our community of interior designers and industry supporters an exciting platform to exchange ideas, make important connections, and shape where sustainable workplace design goes next.” 

About IIDA New York Chapter 

Established in 1995, IIDA New York is one of the largest and most active chapters of the International Interior Design Association, bringing together more than 800 professionals, students, and industry members. The chapter includes four City Centers in Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse, and delivers more than 60 events each year through over 20 committees, spanning advocacy, sustainability, professional development, equity, education, and mentorship. 

Its initiatives include Source to Surface, a program advancing the circular economy by connecting nonprofits with reusable office furniture and materials. IIDA NY also advocates for the profession alongside allied design organizations and supports emerging designers through the award-winning ’SUP and Hazel Siegel Scholarships. Career Night brings students and professionals together for portfolio reviews, dialogue, and recognition. 

Signature events, including Leaders Breakfast, Pioneering Design, and Color Invasion, bring the design community together for inspiration, learning, and creative exchange. 

Design at Work New York in March 2027 

IIDA New York joins a growing network of Founding Strategic Partners helping shape Design at Work New York. Further partnership announcements, Founding Steering Committee updates, and participating brand news will be shared in the coming months. 

Design at Work New York takes place March 10–11, 2027, at the Javits Center in New York City. Learn more at https://designatworknyc.com/. 

Connect with IIDA New York 

Website: https://www.iidany.org/ 
Instagram: @iidanychapter — https://www.instagram.com/iidanychapter/ 
LinkedIn: IIDA NY Chapter — https://www.linkedin.com/company/iida-ny-chapter/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IIDA.NY.CHAPTER 
X: @IIDANY — https://x.com/IIDANY