A gently sloped turf lawn floats above a lightweight rubbed structure composed of built-up slotted plywood fins - creating occupiable space above and below for presentations, exhibitions and gatherings. The roofscape and steps provide comfortable seating for up to 50 spectators, while allowing ample space for a lectern or stage.  The siting and orientation of the structure complements the existing fabric; creating an intimate courtyard which encourages parties and large get-togethers. The Wedge easily transforms into an art exhibition space with the simple attachment of clip-in mounting areas and floating plinths.   

Inspired by flower dispersal patterns, "Floating Meadow" is a lightweight biomorphic structure which harvests rainwater while supporting a living canopy of wildflowers and local grasses. The building takes the efficiency of natural forms and structural systems as its model, but pairs them with high tech materials and methods to achieve economy of construction and operation.

JPDA’s proposal for A Public Porch at Mill River Park for the City of Stamford is a collective social escape into a slow-paced environment of fragrant foliage, repose, and beautiful views framing the Rippowam. 

Porches have held a special place in the American experience. They serve as an interstitial place, between public and private, where neighbors interact in an environment welcoming to both. They are spaces of relaxation, contemplation and community. 

With a long history as a major industrial and shipping hub, and a recent boom in residential population, Red Hook is a neighborhood in transition. Nevertheless, the development of public amenities has lagged behind other areas due to a lack of public transportation options. The neighborhood’s proximity to the river and other residential enclaves is tempered by a long walk to the subway.

The Beacons project was inspired by ad hoc networks arising in times of immediate need, such as during natural disasters, public threats, or political actions, when official means of communication and top-down public services are disrupted, unavailable or undesirable. Beacons provides a mechanism through which information and resources can be distributed bottom-up and laterally, organically incorporating existing means of communication into the network.

A living monument grows to fill the void left by the events of September 11, 2001.

We are only beginning to understand the historical significance of what happened on September 11. Most immediately, both New Yorkers and others have experienced a sudden loss of lives and the loss of part of Manhattan. We have subsequently experienced two wars and a shattered sense of security that continues to this day.

Our reflections on what happened on this site will evolve in the years to come. The memorial will grow physically, filling out the space over time, as our understanding of the 2001 events grow as well.

A new illuminated electronic marquee creates an updated, sophisticated signpost for the Quad Cinema.

Hemmed-in by existing neighboring awnings, the new marquee announces itself through illuminated LED displays and sidewalk projector lights. The second phase of a three-phase renovation, including the lobby and the concessions area.

Worldwide headquarters for Avrupa ve Amerika, the 125,000 square foot Holding Building houses executive offices, television studios, an art gallery, a restaurant, a landscaped terrace, and an exposition center.

The design is based on the notion of an open and minimal set of elements and spaces, carefully organized to provide clarity and flexibility of use. The floors become a series of continuous and overlapping spaces, employing light and material to suggest greater potential beyond the limits of room borders and programmatic boundaries.

This memorial is designed as an active, participatory experience to commemorate each of the 267 Staten Island victims of the events of September 11th, 2001. Located on the St. George esplanade, and oriented across the primary view corridor towards downtown Manhattan, the memorial acts like a great glass lens, refracting and reflecting the image of New York as we remember those from the Island who were lost. Constructed from stainless steel tubes and a series of etched transparent glass planks, the memorial acts as a visual frame and filter – mediating the forever-changed view towards Manhattan from Staten Island.

A glowing gateway to San Juan, the Portal Beacon Monument commemorates the aspirations and ambitions of twenty-first century Puerto Rico. Occupying a prime site in Third Millenium Park, the monument faces due north, framing the view towards the mainland, as well as providing a welcoming beacon for the thousands of ships and airplanes that arrive each year.

The monument stands 100m tall, and incorporates a continuous internal passenger conveyance system, as well as an observation deck and exterior performance platform. The structure is a series of connected tubular steel trusses, clad in concrete, glass, and perforated metal.

Situated within view of the great pyramids of Giza and charged with the responsibility of caring for some of the world’s most precious artifacts, the Grand Egyptian Museum is a unified structure containing exhibitions, research labs, and a conference center.

A glass façade and a monolithic bearing wall create the primary image of the museum. On the northern side of the wall protecting the main galleries is a double layer glass curtain wall, within which are brise-soleils and vertical circulation routes. Stainless steel-clad modules housing administrative functions protrude from the south side of the wall.