130 Hope Street
130 Hope Street is a proposed seven story residential building in Williamsburg with 143 apartments, a co-working space and a boutique retail space at the ground level. Read More
Brooklyn Synagogue
Brooklyn Synagogue is a proposal for a new synagogue and community center in Brooklyn. The design is inspired by and incorporates several of the central tenets of Judaism.
54-62 West 125th Street
A new 17 story mixed-use residential building with a total gross area of approx. 113,000 SF and is based on the current R9 (Inclusionary Housing) zoning district with anFAR of 8.00. Housing 141 dwelling units, the building will dedicate 3,360 SF to indoor recreation spaces including a lounge + media room and co-working space. The building will also include a gym, laundry room, bicycle parking and 2 rooftop terraces. Read More
125 Borinquen
A new 7 story + Cellar mixed use building with a total gross area of approx. 143,000 SF, based on the current M1-2/R6A/MX-8 (Inclusionary Housing) zoning district which permits a net FAR of 3.60, given that 20% of the dwelling units are for affordable housing. The building will house approx. 133 residential dwelling units on the 1st through 7th floors + accessory spaces, automobile & bicycle parking at the 1st floor and retail spaces in the cellar. Read More
26-25 4th Street
The vision for this new addition to the Long Island City neighborhood was to highlight the importance of outdoor space and have it inform the building’s overall design concept. The 18-story residential building will contain 165 dwelling units with on-site parking and recreation spaces such as a lounge, gym, business center, kids’ playroom, outdoor rooftop terraces, and more.
384-394 Mother Gaston Boulevard
An exciting new 13-story mixed-use project located in Brooklyn, 398-402 Mother Gaston Boulevard includes 62 apartments with various outdoor recreation spaces, big box commercial space at ground level, community facility floors, and an enclosed parking structure.
260 Gold Street
A new 13 story + cellar residential building with a total gross area of approx. 260,000 SF, based on the current C6-2/R8 equivalent and R6B zoning district. The building will house 286 residential dwelling units. Amenities include automobile and bicycle parking, lounge, game room, business center, laundry, kids play room, gym, theater, pet spa and roof terrace.
199 Montrose
A new 6 story mixed-use residential building with a community facility. The building has a proposed total gross area of approx. 79,700 SF and is based on the current R6 (Quality Housing) zoning district which permits a max FAR of 2.20 for residential and max FAR of 1.0 for commercial. Housing 55 dwelling units, the building will also feature commercial space on the ground floor, a community facility, laundry room and interior and exterior recreation spaces
987 Willoughby Avenue
A new 5 story + Cellar residential building with a total gross area of approx. 31,000 SF, based on ZR 23-15 R6 for quality housing buildings which permits a net FAR of 2.2. The building will house 31 residential dwelling units on the 1st through 5th floors + accessory spaces, bicycle parking at the Cellar and recreational space at the 5th floor.
5501 New Utrecht
58 Vanderbilt
58 Vanderbilt Avenue is a 9-story rental project located in Clinton Hill, just a block from the historic Brooklyn Navy Yard. The building offers a range of Market Rate and Affordable apartments, with almost every unit having private outdoor space and a communal rooftop with views of the NYC skyline.
16 Court Street
Client: JFA Architects & Engineers
Size: 4,160.00 Sf
Scope: Interior Renovation
26-24 4th St
26-24 4th Street is a two-segment 7-story and 5-story Residential building located one of the rapidly developing parts of Astoria, Queens. The building contains 98,500 SF and will house 99 residential dwelling units, along with a business center, 3 public outdoor terraces, and gym. The buildings simple facade is accented with intricate details to simplify overall construction, yet maximize appeal.
89 Broadway
A modern dwelling for Williamsburg that has been sculpted from the inside out. Comprised of a commercial base with 10 residential units suspended above with balconies and planters like hanging gardens. This six-story building of glass, brick, and steel rises at dynamic angles from the corner of Broadway and Berry.
Size: 16,498.13 Sf
Scope: Commercial, Residential 7 Dwelling Units
441 4th Ave
A new 11-story mixed-use residential building with commercial and community facility at the first floor. The building has a total gross area of approx. 67,000 SF and is based on the current R8-A/C2-4 zoning district. Housing 65 dwelling units, the building will include a gym, lounge, laundry room, bicycle parking, roof terraces and condo storage. Read More
123 Linden Blvd
Designing Linden Boulevard Tower, JFAexplored how the building would take shape in multiple scales starting at the scale of the individual residential unit and user, expanding that scale to neighbors, the borough of Brooklyn, and NYC at large. The building facade was pushed and pulled to frame those views and emphasize the variety of scales.
Size: 467,782.79 SF
Scope: Commercial, Residential 384 Dwelling Units
West 126th Street Tower
A new 42 story mixed-use residential building with a church at the first floor and a Theater at first, second and third floors and residential above. With a total gross area of approx. 385,000 SF the tower will be based on the proposed C4-7 with R10 equivalent zoning district. Read More
555 Graham Avenue
Located in Greenpoint, this project brings new loft-like apartments to this rapidly evolving part of New York. Its design features an entrance atrium which cuts through all levels opening up to the sky. The severe angles it is composed of creates a sense of movement through its manipulation of light filtering through each level. This interstitial space allows for an integration of the formal and informal programs of the art community, inviting a transient gallery to grow organically along the walls. Clad in glass, this moment is translated to the exterior in a sharp collision with the brick facade. Read More
803 Wyckoff Avenue
Size: 58,486.65 Sf
Scope: Residential -54 Dwelling Units
100 Lenox
100 Lenox Road is an 8-story condominium project located steps away from Prospect Park’s Southwest corner. The facade blends historic materials with modern accents. These expansive units have carefully crafted open plans and feature individual balconies, private yards, and even private rooftops.
28 Starr Street
Comprised of 3 separate residential buildings the Starr St development has a collective total of 24 dwelling units and community spaces across 4 stories. Designed to act seamlessly as one building, the project strives to create a sense of harmony whilst retaining the dynamic nature of a multi-use building. The facade engages this idea in its balance of repetition and multi-directionality.
45-57 Davis Street
A new 9 story + cellar and mezzanine mixed use building with a total gross area of approx. 145,000 SF, based on the current M1-5/R7-3 zoning district. The building will include commercial space in the cellar and house 158 residential dwelling units above. Amenities such as bicycle parking, lounge, laundry room, kids play room, gym, game room and roof terrace will also be provided.
73 Starr Street
A new 5 story + Cellar residential building with a total gross area of approx. 23,700 SF, based on the current R6 (Quality Housing) zoning district which permits a max FAR of 2.20. The building houses24 residential dwelling units and accessory spaces that include bicycle parking in the cellar, automobile parking in the rear yard and a recreational space on the 5th floor.
75 Ralph Avenue
Located in Bushwick, the Ralph Avenue development comprises of 6 stories, featuring approximately 60 contemporary residential units. The building’s composition of brick and metal paneling pays homage to the area’s industrial past; however, the clean lines and asymmetric ratios bring a level of refinement signifying a definite transformation in this part of Brooklyn.
85 Bartlett
Size: 119,285.21 Sf
Scope: Commercial, Community Facility, Residential 64 Dwelling Units
88 South 6th Street
Built as an infill between two larger buildings on a 650-square-foot lot, this building is a model of high-density residential urban environment. The project is a four-story mixed-use building to house retail spaces as well as 2 residential dwelling units. A key feature of this design lies within its creative use of space understanding three dimensionality as a crucial factor in maximizing use in a small space through the mezzanine addition and focus on vertical circulation.
200 Parkville Avenue
200 Parkville Avenue is a seven-story single-family residence that will measure 9,980 square feet, standing 80 feet to the roof, and will feature five parking spaces for automobiles in the cellar.
101 Bogart Street
This property houses over 40 guest rooms as well as various facilities catering to the surrounding community. Its symmetric floor plan is designed for a transient audience, ensuring a level of consistency in each guest experience.
319 East 19th Street
Size: 33,751.04 Sf
Scope: Residential 38 Dwelling Units
187 Cook Street
A new 6 story commercial building with a total gross area of approx. 67,953 SF, based on the current M1-2 zoning district. The building dedicates 1 floor to a community facility and the remaining 4 floors to office space.
197 Waverly Avenue
A new 5 story residential building with a total gross area of approx. 10,300 SF, based on the current R6B zoning district. The building will house 5 residential dwelling units.
379 Ocean Parkway
A new 8 story residential building with a total gross area of approx. 36,365 SF, based on the current R7A/R5 zoning district. The buildinghouses24 residential dwelling units on the 2nd through 8th floors with various private and public roof terraces. This building will also include a recreation room on the 1st floor with a parking garage on the first and cellar levels.
510 Driggs Street
Size: 58,486.65 Sf
Scope: Commercial, Residential 66 Dwelling Units
640 Parkside Avenue
A new 5-story commercial / community facility building located in Prospect Lefferts Gardens neighborhood in Brooklyn near the historic Prospect Park. To keep with the context of the neighboring one-story buildings, there is a deep set-back above the second floor and again at the fourth floor to create the illusion of a smaller building as passerbys walk along the sidewalk. The setbacks create additional, usable exterior space that can be used by the tenants. The approximately 44,800 gross square foot building also includes two levels of parking.
1288 Fulton Street
A new 5 story mixed-use residential building with commercial retail space at the first floor and 29 dwelling units. The building has a proposed total gross area of approx.37,600 SF and is based on C4-5D zoning district.
664 NY Avenue
Size: 45,248.86 Sf
Scope: Commercial, Residential 37 Dwelling Units
270 Green Street
709 Hart Street
A new 5 story + Cellar mixed used building with a total gross area of approx. 30,000 SF, based on the current R6 (Quality Housing) zoning district which permits a max FAR of 2.20 for residential and max FAR of 1.0 for commercial. The building houses 32 residential dwelling units and accessory spaces that include bicycle parking in the cellar, automobile parking in the rear yard and a recreational space on the 1st floor.
782 New York Avenue
A new 7 story residential building with a total gross area of approx. 42,900 SF, based on the current R7-1 zoning district. The building will house 39 residential dwelling units on the 2nd through 7th floors with terraces provided on the 2nd and 7th floors. This building will also include a community facility on the 1st floor with automobile and bicycle parking on the 1st and cellar levels respectively.
1441 Bushwick Avenue
This project is a 6-story residential building located in Bushwick; a rapidly developing section of Brooklyn. An eclectic mix of artistic and industrial elements, Bushwick is a prime location for this project, which will consist of 10 new apartments. The building’s facade is a collage of raw materials and textures woven together to reflect and celebrate various facets of its industrial surrounds. The Corten steel introduces an immediate warmth juxtaposed against the stark concrete base, both capturing the essence of the area and working to marry the aesthetic mix of industrial and residential.
1513 Gates Avenue
Size: 7,3363.38 Sf
Scope: Residential 8 Dwelling Units
207 S 3rd Street
Size: 27,295.96 Sf
Scope: Commercial, Residential 10 Dwelling Units
North Williamsburg Development
The Chevron Residence
4602 Beach 46th Street
Located in Sea Gate, a beachside community on the south-western tip of Brooklyn, this single-family residential project strives to bring an element of simplicity and elegance, in turn creating a sense of harmony with the natural surrounds. Composed of wood and poured concrete the design plays with complexity through a series of geometric forms, varying in size, protruding through the overall box of the house.
Mikvah Tahara – Walworth Street
A 3 story building located in South Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The building includes 8 pools, more than 100 bathing rooms, & concrete rainwater collectors on the roof.
Route 306 School
783 Knickerbocker Avenue
Situated in Bushwick, The Alhambra Theatre was originally designed and built in 1914 by Architect Arthur G. Carlson of Carlson & Wiseman. In the years since, it has undergone various transformations from supermarket to daycare center. This residential conversion strives to return the building to its former glory, stripping back the layers to reveal hints of the original design whilst bringing a modern twist. The new design brings approximately 40 new apartments to the area.