Category: Architects

In The New York Times, explore the sustainable retrofit of New York University's Rubin Hall through a series of interviews with Michael Syracuse AIA LEED AP, FXCollaborative Partner; Cecil Scheib, Chief Sustainability Officer at NYU; Edwin Arnaud, building engineer; and Hayden Hyun, freshman and Rubin’s student government president:  Learn More "One of the critical things with these existing buildings is getting in early and understanding the building and what it…

The groundbreaking ceremony for Castle III, a new supportive housing building, was celebrated by Partner Mark Ginsberg and Associate Christine Berry, Stanley Richards, President and CEO of The Fortune Society, and elected officials. Our second large-scale project for Fortune, Castle III will provide long-term housing solutions for justice-involved people experiencing homelessness, and low-income residents and families of East Harlem, in an 82-unit all-electric residence built to Passive House energy efficiency…

N.Y.U. Dorm Is Retrofitted to Be Sustainable The university spent $7 million to transform the building to limit energy usage and costs, and boost the satisfaction of students. Read more

The HPD/NYCHA Seniors First winner located at the Justice Sonia Sotomayor Houses in the Bronx, is named for the Justice’s mother Celina Baez, and offers more than 200 units of affordable senior housing. Learn more

The “Innovation Roundup” of Building Design+Construction Media’s 2024 Multifamily Annual Report explored C+GA’s use of custom Passive House window systems on projects like 4697 Third Avenue to demonstrate that energy efficient and healthy homes can be a baseline in affordable housing. “These novel double-window systems allow for AC units to be closed off and thermally isolated from the interior during winter months, resulting in energy savings, lower operational costs, and reduced…

Join the MAP team. At Magnusson Architecture and Planning (MAP) we work to foster a collegial, collaborative, and team-based studio environment, focused on thoughtful planning and design solutions to support and elevate our clients’ missions. Learn More

MAP Principal Brian Loughlin, AIA APA joins a panel of industry experts to discuss City of Yes zoning reforms and what they mean for the majority of New York council districts most of which have had little new development in recent years. The panel will talk about unlocking moderate density, design for mid-rise buildings and the book "The State of Housing Design 2023" featuring housing designs, trends, and ideas from around…

Posted by Curtis + Ginsberg:  Low carbon materials and sustainable technology add value in the long-term, says Director of Sustainability Crystal Ng in a recent interview with Engineering News-Record in “The Top 100 Green Design Firms and Contractors.” Crystal discussed the “long view” of investing in photovoltaics, rainwater harvesting, energy-efficient facade and window systems, and other sustainable measures. Read the full article: Pictured: PV system at HELP ONE 📸 photo…

Casa Celina earns kudos from New York Times Architecture Critic Michael Kimmelman in his latest piece - Radical Plans for Public Housing Stir Up Hope, and Doubt. The article is an important look at New York public housing redevelopment in light of the housing crisis. Read More

Downtown Far Rockaway greeted us with brisk winter air as we sipped Corner Coffee Shop brews and geared up for today’s partition walkthrough. Mega Contracting Group and PCA teams went floor-by-floor, checking room layouts, dimensions, and MEP placements to ensure everything aligns with the design before walls go up. Walkthroughs like this help us catch adjustments early, keeping the project on track. We’re set to top out in the new…