Joseph Schirripa

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About Joseph Schirripa

Principal & New York Market Leader | Regional Practice Leader, Asset Strategy I’m proud to lead NELSON Worldwide’s New York Market and Asset Strategy Practice, driving transformative design, architecture, and occupancy solutions that span over one million square feet of space in New York alone. From the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, and the New York Times Building to high-profile spaces across the nation, my team and I deliver high-performing environments that balance heritage with innovation. A National Perspective with Multidisciplinary Expertise While deeply rooted in New York, our reach and capabilities extend nationally. We operate across retail, industrial, mixed-use, hospitality, healthcare, branding and design, workplace, and more bringing together diverse practice areas and specialized teams to deliver fully integrated solutions tailored to each client’s goals. What We Do Best Strategic renovations, infrastructure upgrades, and tenant build-outs prebuilt office environments, strategic workplace and workplace enhancements Retail and hospitality design, branding, and customer experience environments Healthcare and industrial facility planning Sustainable design, LEED integration, and asset-centered lifecycle planning Media Highlights & Industry Recognition Featured in New York Real Estate Journal’s “Ones to Watch – Industry Leaders” (2024) — recognized for influencing NYC real estate through strategic foresight, cross-sector expertise, and leadership. Profiled in NYREJ’s 35th Anniversary Edition as a thought leader shaping the future of New York’s built environment. Leadership & Team Excellence In one of the world’s most competitive markets, I’ve led a talented, multidisciplinary team that thrives in complexity—delivering results in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. We’ve navigated evolving project requirements, market shifts, and compressed timelines, all while expanding our presence, building client trust, and raising the standard for integrated design delivery. “Do not assume. Communicate well. Stay persistent.” Core Competencies Complex Project Leadership | Stakeholder Alignment | Multi-Sector Expertise Sustainability & ESG Integration | Lifecycle Asset Strategy Technical Mastery: AutoCAD, Construction Documents, Consultant Coordination Code Navigation & Compliance | Adaptive Reuse & Ground-Up Development