Bell Works New Jersey

Bell Works is the reimagination of the historic former Bell Labs building, in Holmdel, N.J. Designed by renowned architect Eero Saarinen in 1962, Bell Labs was a birthplace for many leading technological innovations of the 20th century. Now, the building has been reborn as a lively Metroburb, a metropolis in suburbia – a one-of-a-kind destination for business and culture, complete with a blossoming ecosystem of technology, traditional offices, retail, dining, and much more.

Originally designed in 1958 by renowned modernist architect Eero Saarinen, Bell Works’ signature glass-encased facade and timeless open-atrium scheme – which spans a quarter-mile – has built its reputation as NJ’s most iconic building. Considered one of the masters of American 20th-century architecture, the two-million-square-foot building offers naturally flowing, open spaces, including exposed, “inside-out” hallways, meant to foster collaboration and interaction. Acclaimed architects Kevin Roche and John Dinkeloo also greatly influenced the ultimate design of Bell Works, completing significant building additions in the 1980s.

Deemed historic by the National Register of Historic places, the iconic modernist architecture of Bell Works inspired Alexander Gorlin and Paola Zamudio of NPZ Style & Decor to curate a distinctly contemporary design while paying homage to Bell Works’ storied past. The center atrium's sprawling floors mimic an art installation by Josef Albers, while other areas of the building such as the lobby 'conversation pit' have been refreshed and restored— one of many small tributes to Bell's ongoing legacy. The culmination of their collaboration, together with Ron Arad, is epitomized in the Albers floor pattern and iconic tubes throughout the atrium.

The Bell Works’ Metorburb prides itself on its close-knit community. Every member of the Bell Works community — from daily workers to local residents and first-time visitors — experiences the Metroburb environment as a place for everyone to connect, mingle, network, work, play, dine and more. A bustling hub for events, the Metroburb’s public activations –like our roof deck fitness classes and our weekly Bell Works Fresh Farmers market –serve as ongoing catalysts for community building and meaningful interaction.