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One of the first steps in transforming a place is imagining what it could be. When WXY developed renderings for the rezoning of Governors Island, we helped lay the groundwork for a bold vision that's now becoming reality with The New York Climate Exchange. Led by Stony Brook University, in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Georgia Institute of Technology, Pace University, Pratt Institute, the University of Washington, IBM, and Good Old Lower East Side, Inc. (GOLES), this $700 million initiative will be a global model for climate innovation. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is leading the team, bringing their expertise to advance the next phase of the project. We're proud to say our work helped shape the beginning of the conversation. Now, with a world-class team in place, this vision can move forward and turn renderings into reality.

"The future will depend on our ability to dream as visionaries, to be compassionate, and to seek to understand the needs of others and our communities." — Vernae Jones-Seals, MBA Behind every great design is a thoughtful strategy, and behind every successful firm is a team of advisors who help bring that strategy to life. At WXY, we’ve been fortunate to collaborate with Vernae Jones-Seals, whose expertise in business planning, leadership development, and organizational strategy has strengthened our practice. Her insights on resilience, growth, and mentorship resonate deeply with our mission to design for equity and impact. Read her full interview to learn how entrepreneurship, strategic thinking, and design go hand in hand: https://lnkd.in/e_QG8CGM

What helps define WXY? A commitment to the built environment, a belief in the power of public space, and a practice that blends architecture, planning, and policy. Our work spans everything from reshaping waterfronts to reimagining schools, from designing structures to crafting strategies. At the heart of our approach is a simple idea. Design starts with listening. Conversations can bring about the most innovative ideas, and then we can help make them real. See what drives us. #architecture #design #urbanplanning

We believe those who care for us deserve the chance to care for themselves. Healthcare workers navigate long shifts, high-stress environments, and constantly shifting demands. Yet the design of many hospital spaces fails to empower their well-being. In collaboration with NYC Health + Hospitals / Gotham Health, we designed wellness rooms that provide hospital staff a place to restore, reflect, and recharge. From modular seating for quiet conversations to calming colors, every design choice was made with intentionality and empathy because supporting healthcare workers takes more than policies, it takes creating dedicated spaces. With the fourth and final wellness room for Gotham Health, Morrisania completed, we’re proud to say we've played a role in a system-wide effort to bring 20 wellness rooms to staff across NYC Health + Hospital campuses. A hospital’s strength is measured by its ability to heal patients and how it supports those who do the healing. #architecture #wellness #hospitaldesign

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The next phase is here! WXY is thrilled to continue our work with the town of New Milford, Connecticut, bringing our 2020 Riverfront Renewal Plan to life. The Housatonic River has long been an untapped asset for the town. With a design that strengthens connections between the river and the historic Town Center, we’re helping to shape a waterfront that is as dynamic and welcoming as the community itself. We’re grateful for the partnership of the Riverfront Revitalization Committee and the Town Council in advancing this vision, alongside the leadership of our founding principal, Claire Weisz, and the expertise of associate principal and director of urban design, David Vega-Barachowitz, whose insights have been integral to the project’s success. Exciting times ahead! We love seeing our principal, Adam Lubinsky, share his personal perspective on New Milford’s riverfront transformation.

We're hiring! WXY Studio is looking for a Planner I who is passionate about urban planning, community engagement, and data-driven analysis to join our team in New York City. If that sounds like you, apply now! Or, if you know someone you think would be a great fit, send them the job listing! https://lnkd.in/dMZm5_VX

WXY's Associate Principal Farida Abu-Bakare OAA, FRAIC, is featured in a new exhibition, BUONE NUOVE: Women Architects of Change, coming to UQAM | Université du Québec à Montréal’s Centre de design from February 13 to April 6, 2025. This international touring exhibition, created by MAXXI Museo nazionale delle arti del XXI secolo, highlights the impact of women architects worldwide, with a new section showcasing leading Quebec women architects, including Farida! The exhibition brings together pioneering women architects and contemporary innovators, featuring works from Zaha Hadid Architects, Diller Scofidio + Renfro, Kazuyo Sejima + Ryue Nishizawa / SANAA, and more, alongside Quebec-based architects like Manon Asselin (Atelier TAG) and Anik Shooner (Menkès Shooner Dagenais LeTourneux Architectes). As a certified women-owned business, WXY is committed to advancing equity in architecture, making Farida’s inclusion in this exhibition even more meaningful. ?? Image credit: UQAM’s Design Centre #WomenInArchitecture

Storm King Art Center has always been a special place, a living landscape where artists can push the boundaries of their work, and visitors can engage with monumental artwork in nature. At WXY, we're thrilled to further this vision alongside heneghan peng architects, Reed Hilderbrand LLC Landscape Architecture, Gustafson Porter + Bowman, and the entire Storm King team. Together, we've reimagined how visitors experience this extraordinary site. Executive Director Nora Lawrence puts it best in her recent interview with the Observer: "The vision to offer a more seamless and engaging experience for visitors and create more space for artwork gave rise to much of the work that's been done." A huge thank you to the WXY team led by founding principal Claire Weisz, including Asher Intebi, RA and Layng Pew, RA AIA, for their dedication to this project. We're excited to see visitors explore these new spaces this spring and for Storm King to continue evolving as a living landscape for artists and audiences alike. Read the full interview with Executive Director Nora Lawrence: https://lnkd.in/etSSXAHz

If you're in Toronto or feel like taking a trip to Canada, Claire Weisz, founding partner of WXY, will be speaking at Toronto Metropolitan University's Department of Architectural Science as part of their Lecture Series. Here are the details: Date: February 6, 2025 Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Location: The Pit (ARC 202), 325 Church St, Toronto Lecture Title: Engaging at All Scales – WXY Claire will explore how meaningful engagement, whether designing a single bench or reshaping urban policies, can transform spaces and communities. Using highlights from WXY’s globally recognized portfolio, she’ll dive into collaborative design approaches that prioritize climate, people, and place to deliver equitable and regenerative solutions. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insight into WXY's innovative methods and Claire’s vision for shaping the future of design at every scale. Mark your calendars and sign up here: https://lnkd.in/enjKqMna