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Elegant office lobby featuring a vibrant fuchsia accent wall with Willis Towers Watson branding and a line drawing of a skyscraper, complemented by a sleek, wooden reception desk and modern, recessed ceiling lighting.
Elegant office lobby featuring a vibrant fuchsia accent wall with Willis Towers Watson branding and a line drawing of a skyscraper, complemented by a sleek, wooden reception desk and modern, recessed ceiling lighting.

Willis Towers Watson New York

Willis Towers Watson's unified office strategy blends local character with global guidelines in its only U.S. location.

Size 130,000 sf

Location New York, NY

Services Brand Experience, Interior Design, Lighting, Strategy

Sectors Financial

Collection Willis Towers Watson

A modern office space featuring a vibrant purple accent wall, sleek furnishings, pendant lighting, framed skyscraper artwork, and a woman working at a white bench-style table. Glass doors and wooden panels enhance the open, collaborative layout.

HLW spearheaded a comprehensive transformation of Willis Towers Watson’s offices worldwide, establishing and implementing global workplace guidelines that enhance productivity and foster a positive working environment. This initiative included of 130,000-square-foot space in New York City. Central to HLW’s strategy was integrating the WTW brand with local nuances to create spaces that are both universally consistent yet uniquely local. The firm has introduced activity-based working environments that support a corporate yet collaborative culture. Through these efforts, HLW has not only revitalized physical spaces but also reinforced Willis Towers Watson’s commitment to innovative, effective workplace designs that resonate across their global presence.

Implementation of global workplace guidelines, standardizing the work environment while accommodating local aesthetics.

Activity-based environments introduce flexible, dynamic work settings that encourage productivity and collaboration.

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Modern cafeteria featuring a sleek white countertop, wooden accents, and stylish pendant lighting, with a beverage cooler on one side and seating area in the backdrop.
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Modern reception area featuring a sleek, white counter with backlit geometric patterns. Overhead, linear LED lighting accents the clean lines, while monochromatic wallpaper with vintage newsprint adds an eclectic backdrop. Light wood flooring contrasts with the muted gray surrounding walls.

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