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Jeffrey Murphy, Partner, was on a panelist at the Center for Architecture in a discussion that explored preservation and sustainability titled How Low Can We Go – Historic Preservation and Carbon Reduction. Follow the link to find out more.

NY Jewish Week spoke with Park Avenue Synagogue’s Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, MBB partner Sara Grant, and collaborator Amy Reichert about incorporating PAS’s mission and history into the architecture of the Eli M. Black Lifelong Learning Center, especially through the thoughtful application of art throughout the space. Follow the link to read the full article.

Mary Burnham, Partner, spoke with Mansion Global about how MBB’s design of Sam’s Creek house in Bridgehampton, NY incorporates themes of Bauhaus design, particularly by blurring the line between indoor and outdoor living. Follow the link to read the full article.

Retrofit Magazine, “Landmark Cathedral Goes Green,” by Jeffrey Murphy, July/August 2019.

For our project at the Eli M. Black Lifelong Learning Center, one of MBB’s goals was communicating Park Avenue Synagogue’s mission in this new, multi-generational learning space. Mary Burnham and Amy Reichert discuss their collaborative efforts to translate Park Avenue Synagogue’s values into the architecture. Follow the link to read the full article.

John Mealy, MBB’s Sustainability Specialist, recently spoke on a panel by Greentech Media, discussing NYC’s Low Carbon Future. The keynote speaker was Costa Constantinides, New York City Council’s 22nd District Representative. The panel was moderated by Pat Sapinsley, Managing Director of Cleantech Initiatives, NYU Urban Future Lab. The other panelists included Lia Cairone, Assistant Deputy Director, Policy, Mayor’s Office of Sustainability; Jeff Perlman, President of BrightPower; and Kelly Dougherty, Director of Energy Management, FirstService Residential New York. Follow the link to watch a video of the panel.

Mary Burnham, partner, and her collaborator, Amy Reichert, were interviewed by City Realty about MBB’s renovation of the Park Avenue Synagogue’s Eli M. Black Lifelong Learning Center. Follow the link to read more.

Business Insider Today, “How Historic Cathedrals Can Be Protected From Fire,” Video, 13 June 2019.

At Trinity Church Wall Street, we have encountered several missing or damaged pieces of ornamental plaster. These are recreated by finding a matching section of plaster on a different arch, casting a mold over the existing plaster and then casting the new piece. The replacements are then pinned back to the building, and a “dob” […]