VAN DYKE COMMUNITY CENTER
NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY

In a difficult neighborhood, the large interior gathering space called the Commons becomes the public meeting space for this community. A curved glass wall creates visual connections between the Commons and the activity rooms, encouraging curiosity, promoting participation as well as increasing security. The multipurpose room and regulation size gymnasium can be used at the same time, or as independent facilities during evenings or weekends.

COMBINED FIRE/EMS STATION
STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK

Strong massing and clean lines express the functional and civic character of the first building to house both Fire Department and EMS services. The expressed roof talks about two complimentary emergency services sharing resources to better serve the community. Clerestory windows bring daylight into the apparatus room, and become a feature at night. This design is being studied as a prototype for future emergency services buildings throughout New York City.

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
AARON DAVIS HALL, NEW YORK

Originally built as the visitor center and public manifestation of the Croton Reservoir system, this 1886 neo-Romanesque gatehouse is being converted into a black box theater and support space for a venerable Harlem arts group. Giant valve structures 70 feet down could be observed from wells in the metal grating floor. Transparency to spaces below will add to the rich character of the structure. Restoration work will include repair and cleaning of ornamental stone and brick, cast iron, ceramics and stained glass.

MARGINAL STREET MASTER PLAN
BATTERY PARK CITY AUTHORITY, NEW YORK

A Master Plan was commissioned in order to define the planning, urban design, architectural and landscape goals for this unique one-mile segment of the Hudson River Park. The plan emphasizes appropriate program elements to serve the diverse needs of the adjacent residential, commercial and public areas. Memorable formal elements give structure to a very challenging program and site. Plan done in collaboration with Claire Weisz and Ken Smith.

SUBWAY STATION RENOVATIONS
NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT AUTHORITY

The restoration of the historic Astor Place station, a1904 landmark station designed by Heins & Lafarge, included the reconstruction of the original cast iron kiosk. The 59th & Lexington station included reconfiguring stairs to relieve crowding and improve circulation, and the transformation of a large "mixing box" space by artist Elizabeth Murray's floor-to-ceiling mosaic tile murals of shoes and coffee cups.

ZION SHILOH PARISH, BROOKLYN

The congregation of this church was re-located and given a new home as part of the Metrotech Center master plan. The simple geometric forms and brick facade of the new building contribute to the church's sympathetic presence on a tree-lined residential street. Interior spaces include the sanctuary, a multi-use community room and parish offices.

THE AMS FOUNDATION
THE ARTHUR M. SACKLER MUSEUM OF ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY, BEIJING

This museum was designed as a Chinese court-yard building respectful of the traditional campus of Beijing University. It has state-of-the-art facilities for conservation, scholarship and display. Custom-designed display cases are sealed to control the humidity levels. The firm worked with an international team of associated architects in Beijing, mechanical consultants in Hong Kong, exhibit consultants in Washington and cabinet-makers in Germany.