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Modern kitchen area in a commercial space featuring sleek, dark wood cabinetry and LED circular lighting fixtures overhead. Patterned gray and white flooring harmonizes with the cool blue accents, while stainless steel appliances offer a contemporary touch. The open design invites interaction in an adjacent communal area.
Modern kitchen area in a commercial space featuring sleek, dark wood cabinetry and LED circular lighting fixtures overhead. Patterned gray and white flooring harmonizes with the cool blue accents, while stainless steel appliances offer a contemporary touch. The open design invites interaction in an adjacent communal area.

Schrödinger New York

Schrödinger's Times Square HQ shines with a thoughtful brand identity, advanced sustainable design, and wellness-focused amenities.

Size 108,000 sf

Location New York, NY

Services Brand Experience, Interior Design, Lighting, Strategy, Sustainability

Sectors BEYOND, brandx, Life Sciences, Spark Studio, Workplace

Specialty Studios Ark, BEYOND, brandx, Spark

A modern office break room featuring a geometric-patterned floor, various seating options including bar-height tables and plush couches, accented by vibrant furnishings and ample greenery, bordered by floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking an urban landscape.

Schrödinger, a life sciences and technology company, required an expansion of their New York City headquarters to accommodate rapid growth. Spanning four floors in a desirable Times Square location, the new space supports Schrödinger’s scientists, researchers, and technology professionals with focused work space, collaborative work areas, and public gathering places that bring the team together.

All of HLW’s specialty studios—Ark, BEYOND, brandx, and Spark—played a pivot role in the project. Ark developed a workplace strategy that met the company’s specific needs for privacy and community. BEYOND pushed the project to achieve LEED v4 ID+C Gold certification. Spark’s lighting design is high-efficiency and designed to optimize mood and productivity. brandx infused the space with scientific and mathematical imagery to creatively represent Schrödinger’s heritage and products.

Achieved LEED v4 ID+C and Fitwel certifications.

Shortlist — FX International Design Awards for Graphics, Logos, and Advertising 2023.

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