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Golden hour descends on a bustling metropolitan skyline, casting warm light and long shadows among the forest of glass and steel skyscrapers.

Architecture has been the cornerstone of HLW’s work for over a century, with a legacy of innovative and transformative designs.

Our firm’s agile and collaborative process, enhanced by a global network and extensive resources, enables us to deliver exceptional architectural solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs. From intimate spaces to large-scale urban developments, HLW approaches every project with a deep commitment to aesthetic excellence, functional efficiency, and sustainable practices. Our designs aim to inspire, engage, and endure, ensuring that every structure not only meets current demands but also anticipates future needs and challenges. This holistic approach allows HLW to create spaces that truly transform the human experience across every scale and location.

A person walks their dog on a city sidewalk, with traffic blurring by, in the shadow of towering skyscrapers and modern high-rise buildings under a clear sky.
Urby at Harborside
Aerial view of modern waterfront buildings basking in the golden light of sunset with a city skyline in the background.
Modern commercial building with elegant columns and large windows illuminated at twilight, with the urban life's streaks of light from passing cars on the bustling street.
“We craft spaces that balance timelessness with innovation, creating environments where technology and human creativity achieve new heights. Our designs anticipate the future, ensuring adaptability and excellence at every scale.”
Portrait of John Gering

John Gering, FAIA

Managing Partner

Modern glass office buildings at dusk with illuminated interiors and a calm, clear sky.
Charter Communications, Stamford, CT
Modern educational building featuring clean lines, expansive glass facade for natural lighting, and aluminum composite panels. Landscaped with young trees and pedestrian pathways, the design encourages student engagement and environmental harmony.
Hofstra University Science and Innovation Center
Urban vibrance: a crisp view of modern high-rise buildings amidst a sprawling cityscape.
235 Grand, Jersey City, NJ
Modern skyscrapers by the waterfront against a clear blue sky, exemplifying contemporary urban architecture.
Harborside Plaza 10, Jersey City, NJ
A cityscape at sunset, featuring a mix of modern and traditional skyscrapers against a clear sky, with a prominent river and distant horizon showcasing an iconic urban skyline.
90 Columbus, Jersey City, NJ
An urban oasis where contemporary architecture meets industrial design, featuring locals enjoying an outdoor seating area under the geometric embrace of an overhead red steel structure, with a serene backdrop of blue skies and palm trees.
The Dairy, Los Angeles, CA
Modern office building with a spacious outdoor seating area featuring a variety of furniture, surrounded by greenery under a clear blue sky.
2160 Grand Avenue, El Segundo, CA
Modern atrium in a renovated building blending contemporary design with historical architecture, where people casually interact and traverse the space.
The Joseph M. McShane, S.J. Campus Center at Fordham University, The Bronx, NY
Modern office space with a blend of natural elements, featuring lush green living walls, open staircases, and contemporary design accents, emphasizing sustainability and innovation.
Google 111 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY
Modern cultural center building illuminated at dusk, showcasing contemporary architecture with a spacious plaza.
Confidential Broadcast Client, Bristol, CT
Modern urban building with a rooftop garden and outdoor seating area, showcasing sustainable architecture in a cityscape.
Modern office building facade with pedestrians and a vehicle on the street at twilight.
The United Nations, New York, NY
Charter Communications, Stamford, CT

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New Jersey skyline with central focus on Urby building

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