Our Mission

Ark ensures every environment is purposeful, adaptable, and ready for what’s next.

Ark is HLW’s strategic partner in shaping the future of design. We are a dynamic team that provides critical services to organizations whether as independent consultants or as joint, embedded partners alongside HLW design.

Who We Are

As consultants, our services are provided through the lens of design.

Why Choose Us

We add a layer of creativity to our process that differentiates our offerings from independent strategic consultancies.

We don't dryly report findings - we understand the why’s and how’s behind the design decisions being made and comprehend how this impacts leadership and employee perceptions.

Ark blends
deep listening

with data driven insights

We engage with organizations to understand what makes them tick

while leveraging statistical data to inform strategic decisions

Our Services

Strategy

  • Ark believes that meaningful design solutions begin with a deep understanding of your needs and business goals. We have successfully helped many organizations navigate design and provide high-quality working environments for their employees. Ark clarifies the vision and program for your space to enhance your business, support your people, and maximize your real estate.

  • Programming

  • Stay vs. Go Analysis

  • Utilization Studies

  • Strategic Master Planning

DG

  • We provide organizations with a framework to ensure their real estate is both high-functioning and well-designed, while supporting the nuances of delivering projects locally. With experience in global assessment, Ark is adept in stakeholder management and alignment. We act as your liaison to gather and structure design guidance across multiple project locations that work for your specific culture.

  • Scalable Standards

  • Tailored to You: What/Who/Where

  • Flexible + Adaptable Process

  • Local & Global

CM

  • Ark is not your typical Change Management consultant. We’re a team of architects, data analysts, designers, and strategists that specialize in guiding organizations through a range of transitions with empathy and skill. We connect with the people going through the change and bring a human voice to the reasons behind it vs. dryly communicating business and financial benefits. Ark is an agile team and able to confront the challenges that inevitably arise and ensure we facilitate an impactful dialogue.

  • Evaluate Readiness

  • Create Roadmap + Align Teams

  • Communicate, Engage & Prepare

  • Post-Change Assessment