Mojo Stumer unveils headquarters for Lessing’s Hospitality Group

Great River, NY Mojo Stumer Associates, a Long Island-based architecture and interior design firm, has completed the new corporate headquarters for Lessing’s Hospitality Group. Located at 3525 Sunrise Hwy., the headquarters transforms a former municipal building owned by the Suffolk County Water Authority into a clean, modern workplace that reflects the company’s history while supporting its continued growth.

Inside, the existing space was completely reworked. Dropped ceilings were removed to expose the original steel structure and ductwork, and the floor plan was reworked around the resulting double-height volume. Vertical acoustic pillars rise floor to ceiling throughout the office, softening the exposed structure overhead while defining circulation and gathering areas. The result is an open workplace where sightlines and daylight move freely across the floor, creating a more connected and dynamic environment.

At reception, a sculptural stone desk framed in warm wood millwork anchors the arrival sequence. Behind it, a lit glass wall displays archival photography from the company’s earliest days, making its history visible from the moment visitors enter. Founded in 1890, Lessing’s is a sixth-generation, family-owned hospitality company, and its legacy became an integral part of the design.

“Lessing’s has been operating for 135 years, and a lot of that history lives in the day-to-day culture of the company,” said Joe Yacobellis, Partner at Mojo Stumer. “Our goal was to design a space that reflects that heritage while giving the company room to keep growing into the future.”

“Opening up the ceiling changed the entire character of the space,” said Yacobellis. “It’s a dramatic shift from what was there before, and it set the tone for everything else we designed — an office that feels open, bright, and built for how people work today.”

Beyond the reception sequence, the office is organized to support a range of work styles — enclosed conference rooms and private offices, informal lounges, and collaborative meeting areas — brought together with natural wood tones, comfortable seating, and lighting designed to feel warm rather than corporate.