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Lisa Knip

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Job Title: Principal

Expertise: Financial

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About

Lisa Knip, AIA, LEED AP is a Principal and Senior Project Architect at HLW. During her 20-year tenure with HLW, Lisa has worked with myriad clients in the financial, technology, legal, and creative industries. As Senior Project Architect, she led groundbreaking Google projects, overseeing strategic master planning for three million square feet of Google workspace in New York City. Outside of HLW, Lisa actively contributes to philanthropic causes like the Diabetic Research Institute. She also recently received a program certification from WOMEN Unlimited, Inc.’s Leadership Development Program, which focuses on the mentorship, education, and advancement of women in leadership positions across industries.

Projects

All Work
Overhead view of a bustling restaurant interior showing a contrast of textures with exposed brick walls, sleek wooden beams, geometric tiled flooring, and an eclectic mix of modern and rustic furniture; diners enjoy meals under warm, ambient lighting.

Google Chelsea Market Mezz Cafe

New York, NY

Modern open-plan lounge featuring exposed wooden beams and columns, with a vibrant graphic mural as the backdrop. Earth-tone upholstered modular seating is accented with dark throw pillows, while natural light complements the warm, polished wood floor and planted greenery.

Google Chelsea Market 2nd-5th Floors

New York, NY

Modern office space featuring angular meeting pods with wooden slats and teal accents. Sleek, exposed ceiling fixtures add an industrial touch above the dynamic workspace layout.

YouTube Chelsea Market Creator Space NYC + BrandLab

New York, NY

Spacious office lounge area featuring a blend of natural wood paneling and exposed concrete ceiling. Mid-century modern furniture with rounded tables and sleek chairs offer informal seating arrangements. Overhead, distinctive linear pendant lighting complements the contemporary workspace ambiance.

Financial Services Client

New York, NY

Modern reception area with curved white desk, accented by teal armchairs and wooden stools. A blue alcove with shelving hosts refreshments, set against a warm wooden backdrop with the company’s signage. Ambient lighting complements the room's clean, inviting aesthetic.

Piper Sandler West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach, FL

Modern corporate reception area featuring a sleek, white curved desk with gray accents, set against a backdrop with the company's name in bold relief letters. Ambient lighting from linear fixtures enhances the welcoming space, complemented by minimalist seating and vibrant digital displays of greenery.

Ion (formally: Fidessa)

Jersey City, NJ

Written by Lisa

Modern office interior featuring a central floating staircase with white steps and gold accents. The surrounding open-concept space includes a lounge area with mustard yellow seating, exposed ductwork overhead, and people engaged in casual conversation, embodying a contemporary work environment.

Rethinking the Financial Workplace