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A #MarvelMinute with Jason Jimenez, director at Marvel and project manager for One Clinton , the new 36-story, mixed-use residential development located in Downtown Brooklyn. At the intersection of Downtown Brooklyn and the historic Brooklyn Heights brownstones, One Clinton straddles New York City’s different scales and users. A minimalist, gridded facade clad in limestone and bronze gives the building an elegant presence within the varied urban context. Its distinct shape comes from its triangular footprint, its three faces address different parts of the city. The Brooklyn Public Library’s New Cadman Plaza branch occupies the ground floor with 26,620-square-feet of flexible space and a 20 ft ceiling. This library has its own entrance on Cadman Plaza, in dialogue with the civic scale of the federal and state courts and Borough Hall. #designeverywhereforeveryone #oneclinton

Check out this #MarvelMinute featuring Clara Goitia Molina, architect at Marvel and project architect for the Whitney Museum of American Art’s Stack Remediation. We explore our work with the existing chimneys on the north side of the museum and how we addressed signs of wear and discoloration.    The goal was to seamlessly match Architect Renzo Piano's original design. Joined by Tim Fryatt, partner at Marvel, Peter Scott, chief facilities officer of the Whitney Museum, and Christopher Falcone, superintendent of Richter+Ratner and project manager for the construction.    #designeverywhereforeveryone

Esta extraordinaria maqueta se creó para mostrar una propuesta que se presentó en respuesta a una solicitud de propuestas (RFP) emitida por la Autoridad de Reurbanización Local para Roosevelt Roads (LRA) en 2022. El diseño propuesto es una estructura en forma ovalada con un atrio central inspirado en las formaciones de arrecifes de coral en forma de anillo, llamados atolones. La forma e intención del diseño propuesto se inspira en los atolones, cuya formación crece alrededor de una isla volcánica, formando un anillo o montículo de corales que crean un hábitat que sustenta la vida marina y protege la costa de tormentas. Este punto de vista ancla MBRIC justo en el agua, con acceso directo a la bahía y al mar abierto, a la ecología de los manglares costeros y a la vida marina, al tiempo que lo conecta visualmente con las ecologías de las montañas de las tierras altas que son esenciales para la vida costera. Todos los componentes del modelo, incluyendo el agua y la vegetación, fueron hechos completamente en el Taller de Maquetas de Marvel San Juan. Esta propuesta de diseño recibió un Premio de Honor por Obra No Construida en los Premios de Diseño y Honor del AIA Puerto Rico 2023. Más información aquí: https://lnkd.in/eBb-pqdg —-   This masterful model was created to showcase a proposal that was submitted in response to a request for proposals (RFP) issued by the Local Redevelopment Authority for Roosevelt Roads (LRA) in 2022.    The proposed design is an oval-shaped structure with a center atrium inspired by ring-shaped coral reef formations, islets named atolls. In shape as well as in intent, the proposed designs draw inspiration from the reference to atolls, a natural restorative response to volcanic activity, forming a ring or mound of corals that create habitat that sustains marine life and can protect the shoreline from storms.   This unique vantage point anchors MBRIC right at the water, with direct access to the bay and the open sea, to the coastal mangrove ecology, and marine life while also visually connecting it to the upland mountain ecologies that are essential to coastal life. All components of the model, including the water and vegetation were completely done in-house at the Marvel San Juan model shop.    The design received an Honor Award for Unbuilt Work at the AIA Puerto Rico 2023 Design and Honor Awards. Learn more about MBRIC Roosevelt Roads: https://lnkd.in/eBb-pqdg   #designeverywhereforeveryone

Today DDC joined the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the Mayor's Community Affairs Unit, Marvel and others for a topping off ceremony on the new Animal Care Center in the Baychester neighborhood of the Bronx. The new 50,000-square-foot Center will provide necessary animal care and adoption services that support a safe, healthy, comfortable and humane environment for animals, staff and visitors. The Center will house admissions, adoptions, medical services and boarding for approximately 70 dogs, 140 cats, 30 rabbits and up to 20 animals of other species. Open areas on the site will include yards to facilitate dog adoptions, covered exercise runs, courtyards and parking for staff, visitors and animal transportation vehicles, as well as site lighting and low-maintenance native planting throughout. In addition to the animal housing, the Center will include a community space.

Marvel has had the great privilege of working with a dynamic group of eight interns across 3 offices this summer– in New York, Richmond, & San Juan. As they wrap up their time with us, we would like to celebrate their achievements from the past couple months as well as look ahead to what they hope to achieve in the future! Representing Marvel: Ari Bell, Naiomy Columna Díaz, Van Le, Maireliz Luciano Sosa, Musawenkosi Matiwane, Reuben Muana, Liv Vernon, Jonathan Wilmers   Read their bios: https://lnkd.in/daDMVy28   #designeverywhereforeveryone #summerinternship

At the first M/10 Challenge event, Founding Partner Lissa So led a captivating discussion with Martin Miller of McCarter Theatre Center and Susan Feldman, Founder, President and Artistic Director of St. Ann's Warehouse.   She has built a career activating found spaces and turning them into cultural destinations, starting with the adaptive re-use of the landmark church of St. Ann and the Holy Trinity in association with the NY Landmarks Conservancy and World Monuments Fund 44 years ago. Susan shares her lament for the loss of incredible public space experiences, challenging Marvel to reclaim them. #designeverywhereforeveryone #M10 #M10Challenge

Phase 1 of our renovation at Playwrights Horizons is complete! The third-floor lobby and rehearsal studios have been reimagined with enhanced acoustical isolation, updated lighting, and modern finishes throughout. From reconfiguring the layout to upgrading mechanical systems, every detail was designed to create an inspiring and functional space for the artists. Debbie Balters, Architect & Associate at Marvel , comments, "The design transforms the space using light, texture, and mass. A soffit wraps the rehearsal room corridors, guiding people with directional light and culminating in a Turrell-inspired ceiling in the main lobby." Excited to share a glimpse of the new lobby space & studios! Learn more about Playwrights Horizons Downtown Theater Renovation: https://lnkd.in/dXvdMFJR Photos: Joshua Simpson #designeverywhereforeveryone Consigli Construction Co., Inc. SBW Advisory Services LLC

Saying hello to Starhill Phase II!   On July 16th, Marvel , along with Services for the UnderServed (S:US) and Bronx Pro Group, LLC celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for Starhill Phase II while looking up at the recently completed Starhill Phase I, also designed by Marvel.    Starhill Residences are located in the Bronx, New York on the former site of the Starhill Health Center. Built in two phases, the project contains 570 affordable housing units, a shared amenity bar including a fitness room, community room, children’s playroom, and a supportive service suite providing on site services to the 250 supportive units within the two buildings. A park space of roughly 11,500SF will be provided with access for both the community and the building tenants.   Representing Marvel: Danielle Haynay Cerone, Daniel Tappe   Learn more about Starhill Residences: https://lnkd.in/d8fnHuWm   #designeverywhereforeveryone #affordablehousing #nycconstruction

José Juan Terrasa-Soler, partner at Marvel, was interviewed regarding FEMA's new updates to its standards and maps to better protect communities from climate change related flooding. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eEVMHuZz #designeverywhereforeveryone

Raquel Marrero, AIA y Karen J. Cuadro Esteves, socia y arquitecta en entrenamiento en Marvel , respectivamente, discuten la emocionante misión de restaurar espacios culturales icónicos de Puerto Rico en el episodio 87 "Restauración de edificios e impacto comunitario" del programa de radio Arquitectura Hoy del Colegio de Arquitectos & Arquitectos Paisajistas de Puerto Rico. Conversan sobre los esfuerzos comunitarios y la importancia de preservar el patrimonio para las generaciones futuras del país.   Escucha el podcast aquí, #87: https://lnkd.in/d8Dmu--H ---   Marvel partner, Raquel Marrero, and architectural designer, Karen J. Cuadro Esteves, dive into the exciting mission of restoring iconic Puerto Rican cultural spaces in episode 87 “Building Restoration and Community Impact” of the Arquitectura Hoy radio program from the Colegio de Arquitectos & Arquitectos Paisajistas de Puerto Rico.   They highlight community efforts and the importance of preserving heritage for future generations in Puerto Rico.    Listen to the podcast here, #87: https://lnkd.in/d8Dmu--H #designeverywhereforeveryone #historicpreservation