PBDW Architects

Herzog & de Meuron will work closely with New York-based PBDW Architects, known for their skill in blending historical preservation with modern functionality. Their collaboration with Herzog & de Meuron ensures a balanced approach that respects the building’s history while preparing it for its new role. The combination of Herzog & de Meuron’s international experience and PBDW’s local expertise promises a design that honors Breuer’s legacy while creating a modern, accessible space. https://lnkd.in/exkCcSTz

Our project for Powerhouse Arts, Inc. has been awarded the Swiss Arc Award in the Education & Health category. For the past 12 years, the awards program has recognized the best buildings in Switzerland and those designed by Swiss practices around the world. Sited in Gowanus, Brooklyn, Powerhouse Arts involved the restoration and adaptive reuse of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Power Station, originally built in 1903. The 170,000-square-foot facility — accommodating workshops for wood, metal, ceramics, textiles, and print fabrication — transformed a derelict structure on a contaminated site into a vibrant center for artists, fabricators, and makers. This year’s jury included Dominique Salathé, Manuel Herz, Ludovica Molo, and Roger Boltshauser. The ceremony took place in Baden, where Ascan Mergenthaler received the prize on behalf of the project team. More info on Powerhouse Arts here: https://lnkd.in/errTASaQ

It was great to see all design and façade enthusiasts gather at the Annual Zak Façade Conference NYC. Insightful sessions by our industry peers showcasing their projects. PBDW Partner James D. Seger along with Philip Schmerbeck from Herzog & de Meuron co-presented the design and story of the artful adaptive reuse of the Brooklyn Powerhouse Arts, Inc.. We would also like to thank and congratulate Susan Kramer Susan Kramer and the entire ZAK team for a successful NYC event #ZAKConference #ArtfulAdaptation #DesignInnovation #PowerhouseArts #HerzogAndDeMeuron #pbdwarchitects #architecture #design #coference

“Relying on archival materials, such as photography and text descriptions of the original 1913 interior, PBDW Architects meticulously re-detailed the theater.” #architecture #design #broadwaytheater #palacetheatre #broadway #historiclandmark #broadwayslandmarks #historicbuildingnyc #restoration #preservation #development #pbdwarchitects #theaterdesign #timessquarenyc #tsx_broadway #article #TheArchitectsNewspaper #engineering

It was a pleasure touring the Nine Orchard Hotel, lead by Studio Castellano's Gagandeep Singh, in preparation for an AIA panel discussion on hospitality developments within historic buildings. The discussion will center around this project as well as the Fifth Avenue Hotel designed by PBDW Architects and Perkins Eastman, and will be moderated by Josephine Minutillo, of Architectural Record. Details on the panel event in November to come!

As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, the School of Architecture at Mississippi State University, held its alumni design awards program this spring. Six awards were given out of 59 entries received. Powerhouse Arts, Inc. won an Honor Award. Congratulations to MSU S/ARC alum, PBDW partner James D. Seger and Philip Schmerbeck of Herzog & de Meuron, for this special recognition. Click to see all the award recipients, https://lnkd.in/eygzK4ep #powerhousearts #PHA #brooklynnonprofit #brooklynartistspace #brooklynworkshop #gowanusart #fabrication #gowanusartists #pbdwarchitects #architecture #adaptivereuse #gowanuscanal #batcave #grafitti #urbanart #artnet #artmagazine #article #magazinearticle

PBDW Founding Partner and Stanford White’s great-grandson, Samuel White, FAIA described his recent project to restore the historic dining room in Stanford White’s house. In reference to its furnishings, he states, “the joke in the family is that they consisted of whatever he couldn’t sell to clients. It was a real mixed bag of 19th-century reproductions.” Many more interesting tidbits in the recent Architects Artisans article, “Restoring the Dining Room at Stanford’s White’s Country Home. To read the full article: https://lnkd.in/ebhMgxi2 #architecture #design #pbdwarchitects #lecture #liveevent #staffprofile #nyclandmarks #nyc #preservation #generalsocietyofmechanicsandtradesmen #restoration #article #architectsandartisans

The PBDW-restored Astor Courts was recently featured in Architectural Digest. We worked on the renovation for over 15 years with two separate owners. Our first renovation got a Preservation Award from the Preservation League of New York State and was the setting for Chelsea Clinton’s wedding in 2010. Recent scope includes the restoration of the 1902 dumbwaiter, which allowed for a catering kitchen in the lower level. To learn more about this fascinating historic house, https://lnkd.in/e-HiJdEX #architecture #design #pbdwarchitects #restoration #historichouse #astorcourts #renovation #architecturaldigest #article

Another lovely piece in artnet about Powerhouse Arts, Inc. efforts to consolidate and promote urban based art manufacturing along with community outreach in the ever-increasing, creative ecosystem of Gowanus. “The idea was to create a hive where artists from different mediums can interact and work together and cross-pollinate,” Karyn Williams, the vice president of programs at PHA For the full article, https://lnkd.in/ew4jPRG4 📸: Albert Vecerka #powerhousearts #PHA #brooklynnonprofit #brooklynartistspace #brooklynworkshop #gowanusart #fabrication #gowanusartists #pbdwarchitects #architecture #adaptivereuse #gowanuscanal #batcave #grafitti #urbanart #artnet #artmagazine #article #magazinearticle

PBDW participated again in the Industry Scholars Program (ISP) this spring with Brooklyn Tech High School student Kaeton Huang. The fully-paid internship program which ran from April 8 through May 31 is available to eligible high school students grades 10th to 12th through the NYC Public Schools, Office of Student Pathways. Kaeton Huang is currently a senior at Brooklyn Tech. Kaeton was a great addition to our team. He worked on several projects including presentation plans and renderings for Park Lane Hotel, photographing the Edition Hotel models, and attended ICFF. Kaeton will be starting Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the fall. To learn more about this amazing program, https://lnkd.in/eJaM72ms #IndustryScholarsProgram #internshipprogram #nycpublicschools #nycps #ISP #internship #interns #staffappreciation #architecture #design #pbdwarchitects