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Michael’s remarks in memoriam for Robert A M Stern
Michael’s remarks to New York City landmarks Preservation Commission in Memoriam for Robert A M Stern architect upon his death.
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In this post, I highlight the three most important aspects of an online presence when you are searching for work.
Building Studio Acquires Gregg Rothstein Architects
We are excited to announce that Building Studio will be acquiring the practice of colleague and code expert Gregg Rothstein. We look forward to continuing to service his clients, while offering our clients his expertise, experience and resources.
Does anyone still write cover letters?
Does anyone write cover letters anymore? Let’s dive in with a new edition of Working Architecture
Midcentury Modern Sanctuary Transformed in New Haven
We’re proud to share new photos from our recent synagogue renovation at Beth El – Keser Israel (BEKI), a Conservative synagogue serving the Jewish community in New Haven’s Westville neighborhood
AI can write my resume! …right?
Welcome back to Working Architecture, our blog about all things working in architecture! This time, we dive into resumes.
Introducing: Working Architecture
Welcome to our new blog, Working Architecture where we talk all things working in architecture and architectural related fields!
Introducing AndMore: The New Marketplace at Starrett Lehigh
We’re excited to share recent photos showcasing the newly completed AndMore space on the 3rd and 4th floors of the Landmarked Starrett Lehigh Building; a full-block, formerly industrial building in Chelsea.
Capital Improvements: Amenity Upgrades and Owner Services
At Building Studio, we’re proud to work with a number of New York’s largest property owners such as Tishman Speyer, RXR and Beam Living [a Blackstone Company] on capital improvement projects for both commercial and residential buildings.
YIOZ Synagogue wins TWO Prestigious Awards!
Synagogue project recognized with a design award from QBBA: Young Israel Ohab Zedek is a local Bronx synagogue being recognized by the Queens Bronx Building Association for design excellence!
Commercial Architecture for L3 Capital’s vast retail portfolio
Progress is being made downtown Williamsburg in the retail shopping center. This area is part of our ongoing work with Capital LLC, a national real estate investment firm specializing in the retail market. Formerly an industrial area, this neighborhood is now one of Brooklyn’s most highly prized and valuable mixed-use districts.
SARA National Awards Dinner
We are so pleased to have this house recognized at the SARA National Awards. Most awards grant recognition to only recently completed projects. We were thrilled that one of our favorite house projects was able to qualify for this award despite being an older build.
Rockefeller Center Interior Lobby Renovation
One of the most famous places in New York City is Rockefeller Center, home of NBC, Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show, and site of the famous skating rink and annual Christmas tree lighting. The development, a city landmark, is owned by storied developer Tishman Speyer.
Modern House Renovation for Repeat Client
We are so glad to share these images with you for this recent house renovation. These clients have given us the highest compliment: asking us to design another project for them! After designing their Vermont ski house a few years ago, they asked us to redo this 5,000-sq.ft. mid-century modern house for them in the Bronx.
Stuytown Playground - Accessibility Allows All to Beat the Heat!
As a part of our ongoing capital improvement [CapEx] work for our long-term clients Beam Living at Stuyvesant Town/Peter Cooper Village, we recently completed this accessible playground design as an amenity improvement at this community, the largest rental complex in the United States.
Restoration Wraps Up for Colonial House and Contemporary Spa Addition
We are proud to share new images from a recent custom home renovation and addition involving the historic restoration of a charming Colonial Revival house, and an expansion that included a new in-ground heated pool and deck, with an all-new pool house/cabana wing.
Bronx AIA/CCNY Design Studio is Honored By Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson
The largest of its kind in the country and a treasured New York City landmark, the majestic Kingsbridge Armory has been unoccupied for over 25 years. A new proposal to use it as a center for vertical farming, conceived and advocated for by…
Congregation Zemach David Under Construction
Our new synagogue for Congregation Zemach David in New Square NY is under construction, getting more impressive, more solid, more real every day. The structure is up and the concrete block is complete. Since we started in July 2020 we have patiently shepherded this massive building's growth.
City of Yes - Letter to City Council
Mayor Adams is rolling out the City Of Yes for Economic Opportunity, a package of initiatives that aspire to address our housing crisis and at the same time creatively refit the city for a post-COVID world where over 20% of our offices stand vacant…
Being Secure and Feeling Safe: Building for the Jewish Community Today
Pittsburgh. Poway. Colleyville. Monsey. Riverdale. All names associated in our minds with recent sites of violence aimed at Jews, or antisemitic attacks on Jewish community buildings that have become known nationwide. And after October 7, the number of places sharing this distinction has grown beyond our ability to keep track.