Design that moves with trends.
Design that moves with trends.
Design that moves with trends.
Burlington Buyers Office NYC
Burlington Buyers Office NYC
Burlington Buyers Office NYC
New York, New York
New York, New York
New York, New York
When Burlington established its Buyer’s Office in Midtown Manhattan, the goal wasn’t just proximity to fashion trends. It was to create a physical environment that supports the exact way their teams work — fast-paced, highly visual, and constantly shifting. SBLM worked with Burlington to understand how buying decisions are made in real time. The team needed more than desks and meeting rooms. They needed a space that reflects the urgency and pace of trend cycles, supports visual merchandising planning, and allows for seamless coordination between buyers, planners, and vendors.
When Burlington established its Buyer’s Office in Midtown Manhattan, the goal wasn’t just proximity to fashion trends. It was to create a physical environment that supports the exact way their teams work — fast-paced, highly visual, and constantly shifting. SBLM worked with Burlington to understand how buying decisions are made in real time. The team needed more than desks and meeting rooms. They needed a space that reflects the urgency and pace of trend cycles, supports visual merchandising planning, and allows for seamless coordination between buyers, planners, and vendors.
The entry sequence sets the tone. A branded mural and curated showcases weren’t added for aesthetics. They serve as daily touchpoints for product presentation and seasonal alignment — reinforcing what’s trending and what’s coming. The layout intentionally routes guests and team members past these features, turning circulation into brand orientation.
The entry sequence sets the tone. A branded mural and curated showcases weren’t added for aesthetics. They serve as daily touchpoints for product presentation and seasonal alignment — reinforcing what’s trending and what’s coming. The layout intentionally routes guests and team members past these features, turning circulation into brand orientation.
“A space built for the rhythm of buying"
“A space built for the rhythm of buying"
“A space built for the rhythm of buying"
Within the open workspace, flexibility is the priority. SBLM introduced a hoteling model, allowing buyers and assistants to work on the fly. There are no permanently assigned seats. The team books space based on the day’s workflow, making it easy to shift between vendor meetings, group strategy sessions, or heads-down review. Support zones include touchdown areas for outside reps, vendor previews, and quick internal huddles. These are placed deliberately — not in leftover corners, but at decision-making points where collaboration actually happens.
Within the open workspace, flexibility is the priority. SBLM introduced a hoteling model, allowing buyers and assistants to work on the fly. There are no permanently assigned seats. The team books space based on the day’s workflow, making it easy to shift between vendor meetings, group strategy sessions, or heads-down review. Support zones include touchdown areas for outside reps, vendor previews, and quick internal huddles. These are placed deliberately — not in leftover corners, but at decision-making points where collaboration actually happens.
The material palette reflects Burlington’s brand, but more importantly, it controls light, reinforces energy, and supports the way product is handled and reviewed. Nothing is decorative without purpose. “We weren’t trying to impress anyone,” said the client. “We needed a space that works the way our teams actually work — fast, focused, and collaborative. That’s what SBLM gave us.” This Buyer’s Office doesn’t tell Burlington’s story. It helps write it — every single season.
The material palette reflects Burlington’s brand, but more importantly, it controls light, reinforces energy, and supports the way product is handled and reviewed. Nothing is decorative without purpose. “We weren’t trying to impress anyone,” said the client. “We needed a space that works the way our teams actually work — fast, focused, and collaborative. That’s what SBLM gave us.” This Buyer’s Office doesn’t tell Burlington’s story. It helps write it — every single season.
