My Offices at the Starrett-Lehigh Building
Readers of my blog seem to really enjoy the behind-the-scenes tours
that are posted from time to time. I thought it would be fun to show
you some of what goes on at my offices located in the landmark
Starrett-Lehigh building overlooking the Hudson River in the Chelsea
section of Manhattan. Dating from 1932, this amazing and massive
structure occupies an entire city block and was constructed so that
freight trains and trucks could enter the vast ground-floor freight
yard to load and unload freight for the businesses located in the
floors above. Natural light floods each floor through large,
continuous bands of windows. With the eventual decline of New York
industry, and the freight lines long since gone, the upper floors have
been reconfigured to house many new businesses, including my own up on
the ninth floor. This is where much design and creating work is done,
where many photo and television shoots take place, and where the
Internet Department is located. It’s a most inspiring place to work!
Visit my blog later this week to see more photos!
This is my corner office facing north and west. I really love this
simple and open space. Here I am with my executive assistant, Julia
Eisemann going over about 1,000 different things!
This is the west view from my office – beautiful sunsets – beautiful
Hudson River. That’s New Jersey across the way, where I was born and
raised. Nutley is just a 15 minute drive.
Image of Exterior Starrett-Lehigh Building credit to www.nyc-architecture.com
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Beautiful art deco curves on your building .... Is it the same building that the television show is filmed in?
Posted by: Patia | February 18th, 2008 at 12:35 am
Hi Martha, What beautiful photos of your offices in the Starrett-Lehigh Building. It reminds me of your wonderful show "The Apprentice: Martha Stewart". I remember seeing fantastic photos of the building, your offices, the views and Julia Eisemann. I wish we could see reruns of the show. Thanks for sharing. I look forward to more photos. Jan P.S. When is "Ask Martha" replayed on Sirius Radio 112? I tuned in at (1PM EST) 10PM (PST) tonight (Sun.) and there is an encore of "Eat Drink" playing right now. Thanks, Jan
Posted by: Jan Erickson | February 18th, 2008 at 1:38 am
Beautiful light! I wish I had an office like that!
Posted by: Aran | February 18th, 2008 at 5:15 am
Thanks for sharing the behind the scenes stuff with us. I love the open work space! I guess when people share personal stuff, we feel closer to them.
Posted by: Pat | February 18th, 2008 at 6:35 am
Hi, Martha,
Such a beautiful building! Thanks for the photos; I'll look forward to more. With the natural light flooding in and the view overlooking the Hudson, it must be an inspiring place to work!
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy | February 18th, 2008 at 7:10 am
Martha:
Are there considerations of having Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. offices in the Washington, DC Metro?
Kate
Posted by: Ngoc Thao Nguyen (Katie) | February 18th, 2008 at 7:23 am
Thank you for the behind the scenes look at your office! The view alone is worth a gazillion dollars and is inspiring in and of itself! Looking forward to seeing more.
Posted by: lucy | February 18th, 2008 at 9:00 am
I am always curious to see 'executive offices'. Thanks for the insider tour.
Posted by: Rhea | February 18th, 2008 at 9:06 am
Martha,
How many birds---and what kinds--- did you count this weekend in the Great Backyard Birdcount?
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy | February 18th, 2008 at 10:06 am
Shoot Martha you could have chair races in there--your offices. Well that is what we did in college when we became punch drunk from studying. I guess you just use your row machine.
I bet it is fun just to stand and look out the window.
Posted by: Margie | February 18th, 2008 at 11:02 am
I hope to work there one day!
-Andrew
Posted by: Andrew Ritchie | February 18th, 2008 at 11:08 am
We go to your building a few times a year! Our company publishes a mens image magazine and we use a photographer on the 12th floor. We were there a few days last week doing our Spring photo shoot! I always think while riding the elevators that I might just see you, or your dogs -- but I never have. OH well -- I'm 1 of your BIGGEST fans! Oh and the studio faces west which makes for perfect lighting to show off our great clothing!
Posted by: Jane M | February 18th, 2008 at 11:24 am
Martha, I love the way you 'never forget' where you came from. You may not realize it, but this simple act gives many people, myself included, 'hope'.
Posted by: Liberty Post Editor | February 18th, 2008 at 12:11 pm
dear martha, what a lovely view of your office from the state of florida, where i live. i am from new york, born and raises by west point, ny, and have been here in florida for 4 years.like ny , tho... will be 76 on march 11 and still do everything martha stewart style.i am very frugul and love to watch your show everyday for inexpensive recipes. would not miss it.but would like to know how to make little cheese cakes in the muffin pans.gergianna
Posted by: georgianna vanoyan | February 18th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
Nice view from the inside looking outward .Rather stark looking inside office though I don't FEEL any warmth!
Pam from CA.
Posted by: Pam From California | February 18th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
Who wouldn't want to work there!
Your office space is ideal.
Wow, talk about letting the sun shine in. The sleek lines of the architecture and minimalist approach to office decor complement each other superbly.
We were all treated to a peek of the MSO offices during the "Apprentice Martha Stewart" television program, and it is delightful to see and read more about the source of many
Good Things.
Take care,
Jon
Posted by: Jon | February 18th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
Martha:)
What a view! The building is so impressive and your office is very commanding. But the view from your window is just magnificent. That picture is worthy of a frame and a place over any mantle. That sunset is what every girl wishes she could watch with the man she loves. Can't wait to see more photos tomorrow.
Linda Gail
Posted by: Linda Gail | February 18th, 2008 at 4:45 pm
MORE...MORE..MORE.... its really inspiring to see the behind the scenes at home and work for clues and ideas for how things are laid out and organized. It inspires your readers and very effortlessly communicates ideas for live/work solutions. keep them coming.. esp, now that the newsletter is cancelled.. thanks.. w.
Posted by: ws | February 18th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Beautiful, Martha!
It is really nice of you to open the doors and windows of your wonderful office. It does make me feel close to you even if I am on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.
Your office is definitely a great place. Now I know where your great ideas come from.
Those windows are enlightening. They are 'open doors' to your memories. Through those windows you bring the best of your memories to your work.
Have a great week,
Claudia
Posted by: Claudia | February 18th, 2008 at 5:25 pm
Wow. What an awesome office. I wish I had such a great place to work out of. I hope to see more behind the scenes tours.
Posted by: Kristan | February 18th, 2008 at 5:41 pm
Wow, that looks like an amazing place to work. I love the clean, minimalist design and I'm sure that all that sunlight improves everyone's moods. I'm certainly jealous!
Posted by: Cindy | February 18th, 2008 at 7:13 pm
Martha,
I always enjoy seeing your behind the scenes photos. Love your office space. I read your blog everyday. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Desiree' | February 18th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
Martha,
I always enjoy seeing your behind the scenes photos. Love your office space. I read your blog everyday. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Desiree' | February 18th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
Martha,
I always enjoy seeing your behind the scenes photos. Love your office space. I read your blog everyday. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Desiree' | February 18th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
Martha,
I always enjoy seeing your behind the scenes photos. Love your office space. I read your blog everyday. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Desiree' | February 18th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
Martha,
I always enjoy seeing your behind the scenes photos. Love your office space. I read your blog everyday. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Desiree' | February 18th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
Martha,
I always enjoy seeing your behind the scenes photos. Love your office space. I read your blog everyday. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Desiree' | February 18th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
Martha,
I always enjoy seeing your behind the scenes photos. Love your office space. I read your blog everyday. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Desiree' | February 18th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
Martha,
I always enjoy seeing your behind the scenes photos. Love your office space. I read your blog everyday. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Desiree' | February 18th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
Martha,
I always enjoy seeing your behind the scenes photos. Love your office space. I read your blog everyday. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Desiree' | February 18th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
It's so great to see offices that provide such a healthy work environment, especially in Manhattan, where wide open spaces and abundant natural light are hard to come by! Your employees must be very pleased.
Thanks for sharing!
-Timothy
Posted by: Timothy Edwin Minerd | February 18th, 2008 at 7:50 pm
Martha,
Thanks for the peek of your office, I can't wait to see more! I love an "open" workspace; so much easier to navigate versus a land of "cubes"!
Posted by: Kelly | February 18th, 2008 at 8:07 pm
Beautiful photos. Quite a different scene that the farm life I am use to. Both have different, but beautiful views. Thanks for sharing those.
Posted by: Pam | February 18th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
Hi Martha,
I love the behind the scenes tours. I tape your show each day and enjoy that as well.
I just took the tour of Turkey Hill on your other site...that must have been hard to leave so many memories...such a pretty home !!
All the best;thanks for a nice post,
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy | February 18th, 2008 at 8:55 pm
Looks like a wonderful office, sophisticated and not a lot of clutter to get in the way of all that creative inspiration. Thanks for the peek, we love the behind the scenes looks!
Posted by: Claudine | February 18th, 2008 at 10:35 pm
Of course we love to see those behind-the-scenes tours! It's the only reason I left my newborn baby behind to come out for a quick taping on your show - and he is doing great, by the way... Mommy being gone for a few days didn't seem to hurt him one bit. I had hoped to see THESE offices during the taping of my baby bibs and booties segment. Oh well - what I saw of the behind-the-scenes on the television end of your empire was pretty fantastic as well. I simply can't get over how nice every one was!
Posted by: Dawn | February 19th, 2008 at 1:48 am
Wonderful! I'm sure I'm not the only one who would love to see more details of how you organize your office and your busy work schedule.
Knowing how busy you are, it would be very inspirational and informative to see the nuts-and-bolts of how you do it!!!
Posted by: Martha fan | February 19th, 2008 at 2:18 am
Hi Martha,
I'm sure there are alot of CEO's
out there that are probably rethinking having an office similar to yours. Instead of the standard cookie cutter style office one finds, yours is true Martha Style making it better!
Enjoyed looking at the pictures...
Keep them coming!
Best,
Pauline
Posted by: PAULINE MUCCIACCIO | February 19th, 2008 at 8:59 am
Oh Martha Martha Martha, you have no idea how much it thrills a design nerd like me to see these amazing views.
I appreciate theses behind-the-scenes entries tremendously!
Posted by: matt | February 19th, 2008 at 9:34 am
Do you ever look across the river and think about the little girl in Nutley with big dreams and big plans? What a daily gift to gaze out over your childhood.
Posted by: kristen | February 19th, 2008 at 10:07 am
That is one huge corner office. Does sound carry?
Posted by: Ellen | February 19th, 2008 at 11:07 am
Your next magazine should be Martha Stewart Living behind the scenes. Sort of what this blog is. I find this so interesting as much as if not more than the actual articles. Your sister Laura is doing a great job!
Posted by: John | February 19th, 2008 at 11:59 am
DEAREST MARTHA,
I AM SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU RISE AGAIN. YOU HAVE BEEN AN INSPIRATION TO MILLIONS OF VIEWERS. WE LOVE YOU AND ARE SO PROUD OF YOU. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK. YOUR RECIPES, FLOWERS, HOME DECOR, ETC. ARE SO WONDERFUL. I KNEW THEY COULDN'T HURT YOU PERMANENTLY THOUGH THEY GAVE IT THEIR BEST SHOT. barbara g smith
Posted by: Barbara | February 19th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
HOw wonderful View¡ THanks for the opportunity to know such a beautiful place to work. I have read about an old couple who lived on the roof of that building for so many years..I would like to know more about that. Thank you so much.
Posted by: Carmen Gloria Weitzel | February 19th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
What beautiful photos.
Posted by: John | February 19th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
Greetings from Boston, Nice work on the photography.The sunset is terrific. Being a landcsape travel photographer I can appreciate the work. Keep the camera with you always. You will be surprised how the "perfect moment"will arise. Alice Donaldson
Posted by: Aliced Donaldson | February 19th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
Wow!!! Your office looks absolutely fantastic. What a joy it must be to work there. Your views are just wonderful too.
I want to take this opportunity of thanking you for your delightful show. I watch it here in Adelaide, South Australia most days of the week, and what I miss, I get to watch on Sundays on Lifestyle with your Martha Marathon.......thankyou thankyou thankyou!
Regards,
Loris
Posted by: Loris | February 20th, 2008 at 1:32 am
I love that you let us into your life like this. Thanks Martha (I love your daughter too, you must be so proud of her)
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Posted by: nemyDycle | September 13th, 2008 at 6:35 am
Dear Martha,
You have a beautiful office space. It must be a joy to work there. I'm especially in awe of your enormous Saarinen Tulip Table (is it round or oval? the perspective makes it hard to tell) - complete with matching Eames chairs! I'm very glad to see that you have an appreciation for classic modern furniture.
Love
a big fan
--Dan
Posted by: Dan | December 26th, 2008 at 7:05 am