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Insurance Client

HLW brings elegance and the best in functional space planning to our client's offices in New York and San Francisco.

Number of Projects 5

Services Architecture, Interior Design, Lighting, Strategy

Sectors Financial, Workplace

Contemporary lobby featuring curved orange seating and natural greenery accentuating a vertical wall. A woman enjoys reading while seated next to a round wooden table, framed by glass railings and modern staircase design. The space blends functionality with inviting aesthetics, encouraging relaxation and collaboration.

HLW updated and restored several key spaces for this insurance client, enhancing both their functionality and aesthetic appeal to support and engage a diverse workforce. In their historic Manhattan tower, private offices were transitioned to the interior, democratizing space and enhancing natural light in work areas, while integrating flexible collaboration spaces. This redesign respects the landmark status while aligning with contemporary trends.

The 13th-floor executive suite, a historic Cass Gilbert–designed space, saw meticulous restoration of its original wood paneling and integration of modern technologies and a new outdoor terrace, balancing heritage with modern needs.

Out west, in San Francisco, HLW designed the office to capitalize on Bay Bridge views, with a layout that blends private offices and open workstations, all designed to echo the company’s branding and maximize natural vistas.

From New York’s landmark buildings to San Francisco’s scenic vistas, HLW’s designs maintain architectural integrity while infusing modern functionality.

Detailed restoration work in the executive suite ensured historical elements were preserved.

Maximizing natural light and views, the San Francisco office’s layout promotes productivity.

New York Madison Avenue
A contemporary rooftop garden showcases a sleek design with a metal sundial on a stone pedestal, surrounded by lush greenery. The pergola provides shade, enhancing the outdoor space's elegance, while urban skyscrapers form a striking backdrop, blending nature with modern city living.
Madison Avenue Terrace
177-Person Multipurpose Room in New York
Modern conference room featuring a large marble table surrounded by ergonomic chairs. Natural light floods the space through expansive windows, highlighting the textured ceiling and elegant decor. Green plants add a touch of nature, creating a professional yet inviting atmosphere for collaborative discussions.
Investor Group Conference Room
Modern open-plan kitchen and dining space with expansive windows offering natural light, featuring sleek marble backsplash, organic wood slat ceiling, and a combination of pendant lighting and recessed spotlights. Monochrome and blue upholstered banquettes contrast with warm wood tones.
Modern office break room overlooking a bridge through expansive windows, featuring wooden slat ceiling accents, sleek pendant lighting, and two-tone banquette seating. Neutral flooring complements the space's minimalist aesthetic.
San Francisco Office
Open-plan office space featuring ergonomic furniture with a combination of standing and traditional desks, accentuated by a dynamic circular overhead lighting structure. The blue structural column adds a pop of color to the soft, neutral palette.
A modern collaborative space featuring tiered wooden seating with vibrant green and blue cushions. Individuals engage in conversation while illuminated by sleek, linear LED lighting above. The industrial ceiling with exposed ductwork enhances the contemporary atmosphere, promoting creativity and teamwork in this thoughtfully designed environment.
Madison Avenue Office
Modern office design highlights open and collaborative spaces. A sleek break area features high stools around a bar-height table, while glass-walled meeting rooms ensure transparency. Subtle blue paneling adds warmth, complemented by textured seating, fostering an inviting atmosphere for creativity and teamwork. Natural light enhances the space’s productivity.
Madison Avenue Office
Modern office layout featuring open workstations arranged in collaborative clusters, defined by sleek lines and ergonomic furniture. Industrial-style metal columns complement the contemporary design, while soft lighting enhances productivity. A neutral color palette with touches of blue creates a professional yet inviting atmosphere, promoting comfort and efficiency for employees.
Madison Avenue Office
A modern office interior featuring a cozy seating area with a wooden panel backdrop, complemented by frosted glass partitions. Natural wood flooring extends through the space, while contemporary furnishings in soft hues enhance the inviting atmosphere. Employees are engaged in conversation and work, illustrating a collaborative environment.
Madison Avenue Office
Executive Suite
Executive Suite
Executive Suite
Modern open-plan kitchen and dining space with expansive windows offering natural light, featuring sleek marble backsplash, organic wood slat ceiling, and a combination of pendant lighting and recessed spotlights. Monochrome and blue upholstered banquettes contrast with warm wood tones.
Modern kitchen featuring a white marble backsplash, contrasting with a sleek gray countertop. Overhead, blue pendant lights add a pop of color above the bar-style seating with elegant, gray upholstered stools.
Madison Avenue Office

Insurance Client Projects

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Insurance Client Executive Suite

New York, NY

Insurance Client Madison Avenue Office

New York, NY

Modern office break room overlooking a bridge through expansive windows, featuring wooden slat ceiling accents, sleek pendant lighting, and two-tone banquette seating. Neutral flooring complements the space's minimalist aesthetic.

Insurance Client San Francisco

San Francisco, CA

News & Insights

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Modern office break room featuring a vibrant color scheme with purple and blue modular seating, a paneled red and gray acoustic wall, and an interactive whiteboard for presentations, fostering a collaborative and creative work environment.

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