Herrick, Feinstein LLP Offices – New York City
TPG Architecture transformed the Herrick, Feinstein LLP offices in New York City into a modern, human-centered workplace, beautifully blending historic artifacts with a bright, refined aesthetic that reflects the firm’s legacy.
Established in 1928, Herrick is a renowned full-service law firm recognized for its deep roots in New York’s real estate and development community. When the firm resigned its lease at 2 Park Avenue, TPG was engaged to reorganize and transform the space, originally designed in 2008, into a modern, human-centered workplace that reflects evolving trends in legal office design.
Capitalizing on the building’s new amenities, including a multiple-room conference center, 150-person multipurpose room, relaxed lounge, coffee bar, and penthouse lounge with a terrace, TPG scaled back on dedicated conference and meeting areas within Herrick’s own office to focus on creating intimate, engaging experiences in the reception, café, and transitional spaces between client-facing and attorney-only zones. Early planning explored a universal office model, but ultimately, three tailored office types were introduced to better support the needs of the firm.
The redesign embraces a bright, clean, and refined aesthetic, replacing fluorescent-lit perimeter offices with open, light-filled spaces that feel fresh and timeless. The design draws inspiration from the firm’s art and artifact collection, featuring one-of-a-kind pieces that chronicle New York’s real estate history, including architectural etchings, photographs, original cornices, and sculptural pieces such as a 3,000-pound eagle monument. TPG worked closely with Herrick to curate and organize these artifacts throughout the space, creating a “gallery walk” from reception to the café. A hidden copper lion sculpture was rediscovered and now serves as a striking focal point behind the main reception desk.
TPG carefully navigated the inherent challenges of renovating within a prewar building, such as irregular perimeter modules, uneven window placements, and variable convection, developing a holistic approach that unified these elements while preserving the overall design integrity. Clean, streamlined forms, high-contrast finishes, and a careful balance between raw and polished materials define the space. Midcentury-inspired furnishings, including sculptural pieces such as the Knoll I-Beam coffee table, offer a timeless counterpoint to the historic artifacts. The result is an office that honors Herrick’s heritage while positioning the firm for the future.
Design: TPG Architecture
Photography: Mike Van Tassell
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