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Love the series and are wondering: where was “Severance” filmed? You’re not alone! And we are going to take you on a tour of the filming locations<\/a> that made \u201cSeverance\u201d so interesting and kept viewers coming back for more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We will also show you where you can find your own \u201cSeverance\u201d-inspired filming location available for rent via Peerspace<\/a>. Peerspace is the number-one online destination for any aspiring filmmaker or creative seeking filming locations or production studios. The platform connects creatives of every strip with unique spaces in towns and cities across the globe. So whether you’re looking for an event venue in Berlin<\/a> or a meeting room in San Francisco<\/a>, Peerspace makes it easy for you to find your perfect space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the meantime, let’s get back to the topic at hand. Get ready to head into the office as we discover the secrets of LUMON Industries and Kier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is “Severance”?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One new show that debuted in 2022 and that people can\u2019t get out of their minds is \u201cSeverance\u201d on Apple TV Plus. Created by comedy legend Ben Stiller, the show manages to keep a sense of humor while it tackles its mind-bending and terrifying concept. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adam Scott stars as Mark Scout, a man who has undergone a procedure called \u201cseverance\u201d. Severance separates his work memories from his home memories, creating two distinct identities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The show does an effective job of conveying the bleakness of corporate life in many ways. This even includes the town of Kier, where LUMON Industries\u2019 labyrinthian headquarters are located. Whenever we see Mark outside of the office, the weather looks frigid with snow on the ground. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fans may have seen the town of Kier and asked the question, \u201cWhere was \u2018Severance\u2019 filmed?\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ll discuss all its filming locations ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does a producer do? We answer that question in detail here<\/a>!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Is Kier a real place?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Before we get into the specifics of filming locations, we first need to establish if Kier is an actual place you can visit. Named after the founder of LUMON Industries, Kier is something of a \u201ccompany town,\u201d where it seems as if almost everyone who lives there is working for the company in some way or another. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The landscape of Kier all feels very cohesive. You can easily imagine Mark driving home from LUMON Industries to his townhouse or to the diner shown in the first episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like many television shows and movies, filmmakers tend not to film in just one location to create the vision they had in their heads. That means you\u2019re stuck asking the question, \u201cWhere was \u2018Severance\u2019 filmed?\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the show\u2019s IMDB page<\/a>, they filmed the show in both New York and New Jersey, so next, we\u2019ll break down what was shot where.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where did they film the LUMON Industries building?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Since it\u2019s classified as a \u201cworkplace thriller,\u201d it\u2019s no wonder that most of the time we spend with the characters of \u201cSeverance\u201d is while they are at the imposing LUMON Industries headquarters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The structure looms over Mark every time he approaches it in his dingy car, and the open atrium that greets him makes him appear even smaller by comparison. It is hard to imagine a building like that existing. Just seeing it may make you ask the question, \u201cWhere was \u2018Severance\u2019 filmed?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to New Jersey Digest<\/a>, LUMON Industries is actually the former home of the legendary Bell Works building in Holmdel, New Jersey<\/a>. The building was once the headquarters of the Bell Telephone Company, which later became AT&T and was eventually abandoned in 2007. In 2019, it finished renovations and reopened as Bell Works, and soon after it was the filming location for LUMON.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In an interview with Variety<\/a>, production designer Jeremy Hinkle explains the thematic decision to choose the Bell Works building. \u201cAll those companies in the 50s and 60s, they had so much style, they had the most beautiful spaces, and they were proud of what they were doing. They believed in it and their aesthetic was part of that. It was about power and control and commerce and everything rolled into one.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where did they film Mark\u2019s townhouse in \u201cSeverance\u201d?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Another location where we see Mark spend a lot of time is his townhouse. This is where he interacts with his strange neighbor Mrs. Selvig, played by Patricia Arquette. The aerial shots of the townhouse neighborhood Baird Creek depict a sea of blue homes along a hillside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is something strange about the development, and it once again raises the question, \u201cWhere was \u2018Severance\u2019 filmed?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to The Cinemaholic<\/a>, you can find this row of homes in Nyack, New York<\/a>. The project is known as the Village Gate Townhouses. They also mention a bar called Two Villains Brewing as another shooting location in Nyack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Love Ben Stiller’s less dramatic work? Then you also need to see where he filmed “Night at the Museum”<\/a> next!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Other notable New York \u201cSeverance\u201d filming locations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Now, we have covered a couple of the major locations from the show. Next, let’s check out a few of the locations that we only see once or twice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting off, we have a location that Mark visits a couple of times: his sister Devon\u2019s forested home that she shares with her husband Ricken. According to Atlas of Wonders<\/a>, this is a home called the Bier House located near Pleasantville, New York<\/a>. By the way, this is a private residence. Therefore, please be respectful if you go searching for this one on your own!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another location Atlas of Wonders mentions is the diner where Mark meets up with his best friend from work, Petey. They meet up at a diner called Pip\u2019s Bar and Grille. However, if you want to sit down there for yourself and have a meal, you\u2019ll find it by the name of Phoenicia Diner in Ulster County, New York.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find your own \u201cSeverance\u201d-inspired filming location<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Watching the events of \u201cSeverance\u201d unfold can be a stressful experience, but we\u2019re hoping you came out the other end looking to create a piece of work inspired by the show. If you\u2019re in that boat and are looking for filming locations or production studios, then be sure to check out Peerspace<\/a> first! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the largest digital marketplace for hourly venue rentals, the platform offers you access to thousands of incredible locations you can use for your creative projects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few “Severance”-worthy spaces to inspire you:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n