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As digital tech merges with office setups and hybrid work becomes the norm, designing dynamic workplaces is more crucial than ever.

Regardless of how often employees come in or work remotely, HLW focuses on creating spaces that boost productivity, encourage meaningful interaction, reflect company values, and promote well-being and inclusivity with varied designs.

Modern office space featuring an eclectic mix of seating, including bean bags and high stools. An oval overhead lighting fixture mimics the shape of the central seating arrangement, while whiteboards and multimedia screens facilitate collaboration. The design integrates both privacy and openness, with ample natural light.
“Our designs—responding to shifting dynamics of how work is done today—ensure that every workplace is a hub for engagement, innovation, and productivity.”
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Melissa Strickland, NCIDQ

Principal, Managing Director NJ

Workplace Sector Highlights

28.2%

of full-time, US-based employees are hybrid workers.

24 to 35

is the average age of remote and hybrid workers.

7 in 10

employees see lunch areas with seating as the most important workplace amenity.

A modern, cozy co-working space bustling with professionals engaged in various activities, from working on laptops to reading, in a room with exposed brick walls, stylish furnishings, and warm lighting.
Google Chelsea Market, New York, NY
Interior, open plan office space with lots of lush green plants
Google, New York, NY
A rooftop garden terrace of an office building with benches, lush plantings, and a view of skyscrapers under a clear sky.
Modern office interior featuring exposed ceiling pipes, linear pendant lighting, and glass-walled meeting rooms. Bar-height tables pair with stools for casual workspaces. Subtle branding appears on the glass with frosted lettering.
Schrödinger, New York, NY
Spacious office breakroom with modern design elements, featuring a sleek black kitchenette, round overhead lighting, and a mix of casual seating arrangements with organic color accents.
Kering, New Jersey, NJ
Contemporary office break room with vibrant blue egg chairs, sleek white high-top tables, and people in casual conversation. Textured columns with purple accents complement the neutral-toned flooring and wooden slatted ceiling design.
Eisai, Nutley, NJ
Charter Communications, Stamford, CT
Procore Technologies, Carpinteria, CA
Spacious office interior bathed in natural light, featuring an eclectic mix of modern wooden desks, upholstered couches, and an indoor planting area offering a blend of functionality and biophilic design. Overhead exposed ductwork complements the industrial-chic aesthetic.
Belkin, El Segundo, CA
Modern office break room featuring a blue color scheme with integrated plant shelving and a prominent green living wall displaying the text "Conviviality at work". Employees engage casually around tables and the functional kitchenette area.
Pernod Ricard, London, UK
Investec, London, UK
Canopius, London, UK
Lewis Silkin, London, UK
Subway, Shelton, CT
Google Chelsea Market, New York, NY

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Modern lobby featuring sleek, minimalist design with high ceilings and natural light. Suspended circular LED light fixtures create a focal point above the reception area. A large, textured wall complements the contemporary furnishings, including plush sofas and a distinctive orange chair. Lush greenery adds warmth to the space.

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