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New Synagogue going through the approval process
A lot goes into getting a new project approved, especially when located in a protected district. The neighborhoods of Riverdale and Fieldston in the Bronx have the double challenge of being historically protected and also in a Special Natural Area District. This means additional measures must be taken to protect the environment. For this new 4,100 square foot synagogue, Community Board 8 met to give their approval.
Announcing our brand new apartment building in Brooklyn
On the site of an old ballroom, we are collaborating with Double U Development to build a new 7 story, 60 unit apartment building. Previous plans included a retail building that was scrapped in favor of much-needed housing
Announcing our exciting new collaboration with Ecosystems Energy
Announcing new sustainable energy pilot program! We are proud to share progress from our exciting new collaboration with Ecosystems Energy. At Chelsea’s Fulton Houses Campus the “UTEN” Utility Thermal Energy Network pilot project brings Con Edison and Ecosystems Energy into a partnership with NYCHA to create a cutting-edge low-carbon power source.
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
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.
Blackstone Parc
Fifteen years after being introduced to this site in Riverdale and working on four schemes for two developers, we are proud to share with you completed photos of our latest multifamily building, Blackstone Parc…