HiP Awards > People > Designer: HiP Workplace Rising Star

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Ricardo Nabholz, Managing Associate and Studio Creative Director at TPG Architecture is a strategic design leader shaping high-performance workplace environments for global clients across technology, finance, and media. He specializes in creating spaces that elevate experience, foster inclusivity, and reflect a deep understanding of how people work today and how they’ll work tomorrow. His work is distinguished by a deep belief in the transformative power of design—a philosophy recently recognized with a 2024 NYCxDESIGN Award for a confidential financial client in the Large Corporate Office Project category. Ricardo is known for bringing clarity to complexity, guiding teams and clients with a balance of precision and empathy. In addition to his project leadership, he serves on the board of Be Original Americas, where he champions design authenticity and the value of original thinking. His work consistently bridges strategy and soul, proving that great design doesn’t just function beautifully—it resonates deeply. Throughout his career, he worked closely with Interior Design Hall of Fame member Mavis Wiggins, an experience that helped shape his design philosophy and deepened his belief in storytelling through space. His influence is evident not just in the spaces he creates, but also in the people and teams he inspires.