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JPDA presents Sri Lanka Passive House project at NYPH Conference
posted on Tuesday, June 20th AT 03:09:50 PM

Jordan Parnass presented JPDA's Star Garments Product Development Centre at the New York Passive House conference on June 16th.  This project is the sustainable renovation of a factory building in Sri Lanka, which is targeted to receive EnerPHit certification from the Passive House Institute.

The presentation detailed the unique challenges of designing, modelling and directing a project of this complexity in a climate that has seen few high performance buildings.

Lois Arena of Steven Winter Associates co-presented and discussed many of the project's unusual energy "process" loads, which are related to the industrial fabrication taking place within the facility.

 

Star Garment Development Centre project page
 

JPDA wins 2017 Building Brooklyn Award for Dwana Smallwood Performing Arts Center.
posted on Thursday, May 11th AT 04:11:23 PM

JPDA is pleased to announce we have been selected to receive a 2017 Building Brooklyn Award.  The Dwana Smallwood Performing Arts Center was honored in the Neighborhood Arts category for an "outstanding contribution to Brooklyn's streetscape and economy."

DSPAC Project Info
Article on Brownstoner.com
 

JPDA-designed Dwana Smallwood Performing Arts Center wins 2017 Honor Award from American Institute of Architects in New York
posted on Monday, March 13th AT 12:20:01 PM

Jordan Parnass Digital Architecture (JPDA), an award-winning multidisciplinary practice combining sustainable architecture, interiors, branding and experience design, announces the selection of the Dwana Smallwood Performing Arts Center (DSPAC) as a recipient of the 2017 Honor Award in the Interiors category from the American Institute of Architects New York chapter (AIANY).

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AIANY Announces Award Winners
 

New York City DDC Selects JPDA for Design & Construction Excellence Contract
posted on Tuesday, October 18th AT 04:32:38 PM

The City of New York relies on the Department of Design and Construction to oversee the vast majority of civic architecture and construction for its agency projects.

Through an extremely competitive application and vetting process, the DDC selects and awards contracts to a small number of firms to perform this work as part of its Design and Construction Excellence program.

Jordan Parnass Digital Architecture is honored to have been chosen as one of the the designated firms that will participate in these projects for the next 36-48 months.
 

JPDA Hosts Inner City Youth for Introduction to Architecture via Parsons Scholars Program
posted on Monday, March 16th AT 04:30:40 PM

The studio was buzzing this weekend as we hosted dynamic 25 high school students for an afternoon of sketching, presentations and a lively Q&A about career opportunities in the world of architecture!

The Parsons Scholars Program is a college access program for NYC public high school students who are passionate about pursuing higher education in art and design. Parsons Scholars dedicate their Saturdays and summers to studio coursework and workshops which expose them to a range of exciting art and design careers and majors.

Parsons Scholars Program
 

Groundbreaking for the Dwana Smallwood Performing Arts Center
posted on Thursday, October 30th AT 01:30:20 PM

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Dwana Smallwood Performing Arts Center (DSPAC) took place on Saturday October 25th, 2014.  In attendance were Brooklynn Borough President Eric Adams, members of the Board of the DSPAC, Dwana Smallwood, a large number of representatives from the local community, as well as Jordan Parnass and many staff from JPDA.

The occasion was marked by heartfelt speeches, as well as a spirited dance perfomance in the street by current students of Dwana Smallwood.

Dwana Smallwood Performing Arts Center Project Page
 

JPDA Selected to Design Passive House Bronx Tech Incubator
posted on Friday, August 8th AT 01:01:39 PM

The Bronx Tech Incubator will provide a mix of offices, open workstations and collaboration spaces for technology startups.  Encompassing over 23,000 square feet in a converted industrial building, the project will be designed to Passive House standards for building performance and energy efficiency.

Located in the Bronx's Foxhurst neighborhood, the Tech Incubator will bring jobs, access to working and social space, and a cafe to an underserved community removed from Manhattan's established Silicon Alleys. 

Bronx Tech Incubator Project Page
 

Dwana Smallwood Selects JPDA to Design New Performing Arts Center
posted on Friday, April 25th AT 12:10:06 PM

Former principal dancer for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Dwana Smallwood has also collaborated with Oprah Winfrey to develop educational and dance programs for women in South Africa.

The Dwana Smallwood Performing Arts Center aims to use the arts, primarily dance, as a means to empower youth within New York’s inner city communities. They will endeavor to mold elite dancers and artists who will be able to develop, grow and compete on the world’s stage. The center will be a springboard for creating community identity and encouraging creative activity in neglected inner city areas.
 

Harley-Davidson of NYC is a finalist for Architizer's A+ Awards
posted on Tuesday, March 4th AT 03:00:35 PM

JPDA's Harley-Davidson of NYC retail design project has been selected as a finalist forArchitizer's A+ Architecture+Branding Award.

Our approach was to design an open, interactive environment highlighting the experience of craftsmanship, community, legacy and freedom to attract a younger, sophisticated and more diverse customer base to the brand.

Public voting is open until March 21st, 2014 - click on the link below to vote!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Harley-Davidson of NYC Project Page
Vote now and help us win!
 

JPDA shortlisted in Bergen Children's Hospital Competition
posted on Saturday, October 5th AT 02:23:05 PM

JPDA was shortlisted from a pool of 180 entrants in a competition to design an interactive entry installation at Bergen's Haukeland Children's Hospital.