Dattner Architects

We are pleased to announce that our project 425 Grand Concourse has been awarded the @Urban Land Institute 2024 Terwilliger Center Award for Innovation in Attainable Housing. Developed by Trinity Financial, Inc. and MBD Community Housing Corporation, this benchmark development consumes 70% less energy than a conventional housing project, and is one of the largest Passive House (PHIUS) projects in North America. The tower provides 277 affordable housing units, and the two-story base features a mix of programming available to the larger community, including a medical facility, supermarket, community spaces, and a community college student services center—each also designed by Dattner Architects. The project strives to address New York City’s critical need for affordable homes and a high-quality, attractive development that provides community resources, and promotes street activity. View full list of winners here: https://lnkd.in/dSimSNNM

Dattner Architects is thrilled to be the Architect for the team selected to design and build the new AirTrain at Newark Liberty International Airport. This prestigious project, awarded by The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey last week, marks a significant milestone in the ongoing redevelopment of one of the nation's busiest airports. The new AirTrain system will replace the existing, outdated system with a state-of-the-art, 2.5-mile elevated rail structure and three new stations. This project is a critical component of the Port Authority's vision to transform Newark Liberty International Airport into a world-class transportation hub. Working within the Tutor Perini Corporation/ O&G Industries, Inc. Design/Build team and with Lead Engineer Parsons Corporation, Dattner Architects is excited to continue the collaboration that led to the winning proposal. ? Dattner Architects' involvement in this project underscores our leadership in the field of transportation architecture and our commitment to creating innovative, resilient, and sustainable public infrastructure solutions.

We’re excited to announce that The Stanley Manne Research Institute, has been announced as a finalist in the 2024 Archello Awards for the Secondary School Building of the Year category! Archello Awards celebrates exceptional design across the globe. ?? About the Project: Located at the Bronx High School of Science, the Stanley Manne Research Institute is a new state-of-the-art research building, gifted to the campus by Bronx Science ’58 alumnus Stanley Manne. This university-level facility will allow high school students from across the Bronx to conduct long-term experiments, preparing them for college or professional settings. The winner of this award will be chosen by public vote, and we need your support to bring it home! Photographer: Chris Cooper Vote for us here: https://lnkd.in/dmJauGFw

Earlier this year, Slade Associate Principal Greg Bencivengo traveled to #Copenhagen and #Malmo with Circular San Antonio to research the impact of circular economy at the scale of the city, and the individual building. The cross-disciplinary delegation comprised professionals from government, deconstruction, design, urban farming, waste management, plastics, and more. Reflecting on this research, Greg and colleagues Wei Wang, AIA, LEED AP BD C from Dattner Architects and Hannah Wilson from Arup, recently gave a series of lectures to colleagues and students with the aim of comparing the sustainable design and cultural practices in Copenhagen and NYC, where they live and work. The most recent, a lecture and workshop with M. Arch students in Parsons School of Design - The New School Construction Technologies studio course “The Contemporary Vernacular”, looked at how regenerative technologies can reduce excess material use. The lecture introduced the students to principles of circularity and designing for disassembly as a strategic way of thinking about design, rather than as a prescribed process.

We leaned into being PISSED OFF last week with a spirited talk about the lack of public bathrooms in NYC and the origins of this hostility and resulting humanitarian issue. We talked policy and funding - and even found our way to celebrate a few examples of good public bathroom design. I was proud to moderate the evening’s talk. Thanks to New York Review of Architecture for hosting with Dattner Architects, to NYRA’s Nicolas Kemper and Aaron Timms, to friends Peter Coombe and Jennifer Sage of Sage and Coombe Architects, and to my Dattner Architects colleagues Gabriella Orsi, RA and Troy Lacombe for sharing their experiences— and to our engaged audience.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to GSAPP alumni Ruth Ro, Emily Ruopp, AIA, NCARB, and Troy Lacombe, along with Nathaniel Rogers from Dattner Architects, for their engaging presentation to students at Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation. We were truly inspired by your projects and dedication to creating impactful civic spaces that enhance the urban experience and strengthen communities through collaborative, innovative design. We also appreciate the team’s thoughtful responses to our numerous questions! A special thank you to Syeda Shirin Kakakhel for being an amazing moderator!

NY Jewish Week covered MCE's recent project in Manhattan: the newly completed 12-story, 75,000-sf Shefa School at 17 West 60th?Street,?a Jewish day school for children with language-based learning disabilities. The MCE team, working as an electric sub to Mc Gowan | Construction Management & General Contracting, assisted in renovating the existing 10-story building and expanding it upwards by two additional stories and a rooftop playground. Our crews installed new electrical and lighting systems, including 1,652 lighting fixtures; a?500KW UPS generator; a 4000A service; and Arcs and FA systems. The project team included Dattner Architects, lighting designer LHB, Inc., owner’s rep. Envoie Projects LLC, and engineers and consultants Dagher Engineering, PLLC, IROS Elevator Design. Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH), Hospitality House, Houghton Associates, Meuser Rutlege Consulting Engineers, and?D'Agostino & Associates, LLC. #electrical??#electricalinstallation??#electricalcontractor??#electricalengineers??#electricians??#electricalcontracting??#electricaldesign??#construction??#newyorkrealestate??#architecture??#lighting??#lightingdesign??#lightingdesigner??#interiorarchitecture??#interiordesign??#architect??#realestate??#commercialconstruction??#commercialrealestate?#electricalwork https://lnkd.in/e78Ufv5c

We’re thrilled that Dattner Architects' Principal John Woelfling and Director of Sustainability Shefali Sanghvi, AIA, LEED AP BD C, ENV SP, Fitwel Amb. will be presenting at this year’s Greenbuild Conference in Philadelphia! Their session, “One Architecture Firm’s Journey to Passive House Expertise,” will take place on November 14 from 10:30 to 11:30 am (EST). The presentation will share Dattner Architects' experience integrating Passive House principles with affordable, multi-family housing projects. Since our first Passive House project began in 2016, the firm has completed four Phius-certified Passive House buildings, providing nearly 1,000 affordable apartments—with 8 more Passive House projects in design. Join John and Shefali as they share how these achievements have shaped sustainable practices in Dattner's Housing studio and provide practical insights for applying Passive House principles to affordable housing projects. https://lnkd.in/dVzEpt5G

We are excited to share that our very own Ruth Ro will be speaking at the The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Tri-State Fusion Conference 2024. She will be leading a session titled “Trail Blazing: Becoming a Women-Owned Practice”, alongside Patti Harris, legal counsel from Zetlin & De Chiara LLP on November 20th. This talk will explore Dattner Architects' transformative journey to becoming a certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) after six decades of practice. Ruth will discuss how the firm’s mission-driven practice, inclusive workplace culture, and strategic leadership pipeline have empowered women to rise to leadership roles, while also reflecting on the broader impact of this milestone on our office. The conversation will highlight our firm’s long-standing commitment to supporting all employees including those traditionally underrepresented and unempowered in our industry: women+, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people of color, and working parents, and how these efforts have shaped the firm's operations and values. Patricia will provide insights into the legal and structural adjustments necessary for WBE certification, addressing potential challenges and offering strategies for a successful transition. Register to gain insights into key statistics and trends regarding women in architecture and discover the steps to becoming a WBE. https://lnkd.in/dmPykUQJ

Happy to announce that John Woelfling and I will be speaking at Greenbuild this November! We'll be talking about Dattner Architects journey to Passive House through the Phius track. It looks like a lot of great programming - if you haven't registered yet, receive 10% off your Conference Pass when you register with code "GISPEAKER10". Secure your pass now and I'll see you there! https://lnkd.in/eAnvTFwW