A sprawling office, retail and hotel complex in the heart of Morris County has just wrapped up both an interior and exterior makeover that has been several years in the making.
The ownership team of Fisher Development Associates and The Olnick Organization recently unveiled the results of a major renovation at HQ Plaza, the one-million-square-foot complex in downtown Morristown.
The work aims to reintroduce the property as a vibrant hub for office, hospitality, retail, dining, and entertainment while reinforcing its role as a central gathering place for work, leisure, and community activity.
Plans for the work were designed by Gensler and revealed last year. Morristown Mayor Tim Dougherty, the ownership team, and other dignitaries officially cut the ribbon on the project, which encompasses office space, 100,000 square feet of retail, the 256-room Hyatt Regency Morristown, a 40,000-square-foot Crunch health club with an indoor pool, and a 10-screen AMC theater atop a 3,000-space parking garage.
“Repositioning HQ Plaza required a comprehensive approach to design, infrastructure, and tenant experience,” said Brian Fisher, Principal Partner at Fisher Development Associates. “Key components of the property were thoughtfully upgraded to create a workplace and environment that reflects how people want to work, meet, and connect today. The result is a dynamic setting that combines premium office space with hospitality and lifestyle offerings, bringing renewed energy and sophistication to downtown Morristown.”
The newly completed renovation includes a revitalized main concourse linking the office towers and Hyatt that sports lounge areas, dining, and adaptable workspaces. The HQ Garden Lounge now sits where a former circulation area once was and includes seating, translucent daylighting, and integrated hospitality and AV support.
The renovated conference rooms at the property, managed with Hyatt-level service, feature transparent walls, large screens, and flexible furniture.
“HQ Plaza now offers a truly integrated environment for tenants, visitors, and the surrounding community,” said Seth Schochet, CEO of The Olnick Organization. “From the modernized concourse and office spaces to the expanded dining and public areas, the complex brings together work, hospitality, and local culture.”
The reinvention also extends outdoors, where a 50,000-square-foot public plaza has been redesigned to accommodate tenant and community events. The new dining lineup at the complex includes Sushi Lounge, Parkside Tavern, and Masseria by Joe Cetrulo along Speedwell Avenue.
Ownership say that HQ Plaza’s physical transformation coincides with a period of strong leasing momentum. Over 225,000 square feet of new leases have been signed at the complex over the last three years that include 23 new tenants that have moved in or are scheduled to move in by 2026.
A total of 14 new leases have been signed by tenants in the last year alone, according to the ownership team.
