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Modern office lobby with a prominent triangular lighting fixture above a sleek reception desk showcasing the Audible logo. Ambient lighting and indoor greenery complement the space, highlighting the brand's corporate identity.
Modern office lobby with a prominent triangular lighting fixture above a sleek reception desk showcasing the Audible logo. Ambient lighting and indoor greenery complement the space, highlighting the brand's corporate identity.

Audiobook Podcast Client

This tech client and HLW’s collaboration yields an office that merges intelligent technology, sustainability, and community engagement.

Size 70,000 sf

Location Newark, NJ

Services Interior Design, Landscape, Strategy, Sustainability

Sectors Media & Entertainment, Technology, Workplace

Specialty Studios Ark, BEYOND

Modern, open-plan office space with a biophilic design element, featuring a living green wall in a circular pattern on a wooden backdrop. Steel railings foreground the view leading to a cozy seating area with a person working on a laptop, blending productivity and nature.

In 2019, our client relocated its headquarters to a new 71,352-square-foot space at One Washington in Newark, NJ. Collaborating with HLW, the audiobook company created a workplace that prioritizes the well-being of its employees and integrates into the local community. The design process, carried out during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, focused on creating a variety of space types that foster unique interactions and flexible use throughout the day. Its sustainability is also topknotch: the project achieved LEED v4 ID+C Gold, WELL Health-Safety, and Fitwel 2 Stars certifications. Enhancing its connection to the local culture, the office includes murals and artwork from Newark artists, reinforcing the client’s commitment to community engagement and environmental responsibility.

75% of office furniture and 40% of ancillary furnishings repurposed from previous office.

Superior indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and water conservation.

Local artists’ murals and artwork strengthen the office’s connection to the community.

A vibrant workplace lounge with a wooden wall featuring a large green Wi-Fi symbol, flanked by a comfortable blue bench where three individuals engage in conversation and work.
Modern interior with vibrant pink and purple LED lighting on the ceiling, complementing the dark beanbag chairs scattered across the carpeted floor, in front of a panoramic screen displaying a serene sky.
A dimly lit focus area in an office setting with high-backed booths providing privacy for individuals working on computers, creating an ambiance of concentrated productivity.

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