Originally constructed in 1917, the 23-floor building has a total of 809,410 square feet, according to Real Capital Analytics. Relay has a dedicated entrance on Broadway for its students, faculty and employees.

“At the heart of the search process was the concept of Relay as a visionary organization in the education landscape and the need for its campus and headquarters to reflect the bold ideals at its core,” says Ornstein.

The property underwent substantial interior upgrades which emphasize the ceiling heights, Juliet balconies and rich architectural details. Relay's classrooms and offices will be on the third floor, which surround the dome of the original great hall, used as a ballroom operated by Cipriani.

Method Design refashioned the new headquarters. The space includes eight classrooms, the largest of which can accommodate more than 125 people, 20 offices and conference rooms. A workstation space seats 140 people, and accommodates an additional 50 seats. The space has multiple wellness rooms, a full library, private phone booths, a community meeting room and student commons. It is also equipped with modern technology, including a video conference system.

Much larger than its former location, the new space will allow Relay to conduct the majority of its classes on-site, as well as host larger, national professional events for educators. In September, Relay will welcome an estimated 1,700 educators into its teacher preparation programs in New York City.