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NYC Tower Failure Offers Warning for Contractors

Buckled columns at the former Pfizer headquarters show how structural movement can damage interior assemblies—and draw specialty contractors into investigation

Tanja Kern

July 13, 2026

After columns buckled at a Midtown conversion, experts explain how specialty contractors should respond to structural movement, damaged assemblies and potential liability.

Manhattan’s Schwarzman Animal Medical Center interior lobby space with elevators

Perkins&Will Transforms World's Largest Veterinary Teaching Hospital

The firm’s New York studio expanded Manhattan’s Schwarzman Animal Medical Center to create a state-of-the-art veterinary facility – where 56,000 patient visits occur each year

July 9, 2026

Perkins&Will has unveiled the comprehensive expansion and renovation of the world’s largest veterinary teaching hospital and New York City’s only level 1 veterinary trauma center.

Jürgen Klinsmann and gmp Architekten Present Exclusive World Cup Stadium Talks at German House of Soccer in New York City

Legendary soccer star joins renowned stadium architects for insider discussions on the design and impact of the world's premier soccer venues

Lindsay Lewis

June 21, 2026

gmp · Architekten von Gerkan, Marg und Partner (gmp) will host two exclusive public talks exploring the design, innovation, and fan experience behind some of the world's most celebrated soccer stadiums.

DIG Architecture Names Suzette Bather Managing Principal Queens, NY Office

Industry leader to guide next phase of growth following full integration of Graf & Lewent Architects LLC into DIG Architecture

June 3, 2026

DIG Architecture (DIG) has announced that Suzette Bather has joined the firm as managing principal in charge of its Queens office.

Perkins&Will Names Matthew Krissel as Design Director in New York and Philadelphia

Krissel joins Sommer Schauer to lead design and strategy in both cities

June 3, 2026

Global architecture and design practice Perkins&Will announced that Matthew Krissel has been appointed Design Director for the firm’s New York and Philadelphia studios.

PJCArchitecture Relocates NYC Headquarters

Flatiron Move Reflects Firm's Evolution and International Expansion

May 19, 2026

PJCArchitecture, a boutique architecture firm with a global presence, announced the relocation of its headquarters to 150 West 25th Street in New York City’s Flatiron district.

International Women’s Day in Design

From Barbados to New York: A Life Designed with Intention

Jennifer C. Graham D.F.A. (Hon) FIIDA LEED AP

Lindsay Lewis

March 16, 2026

Guided by early exposure to art, architecture, and service, Jennifer Graham now advances community-centered projects, mentorship, and sustainable practice—proving that meaningful design is measured by human impact.

International Women’s Day in Design

Female Brand Strategist on Architecture Marketing, Building Products, and Iconic Design Brands

Susan Fernandez

Lindsay Lewis

March 2, 2026

A round-up of women in the design, engineering and construction fields. Hear from multiple perspectives on what women are experiencing and where the industry is going.

International Women’s Day in Design

NYC Female Architect on Multifamily Housing & Adaptive Reuse

Priya Elliott

Lindsay Lewis

March 2, 2026

From India to shaping New York City’s skyline, she shares how mentorship, diversity in architecture, sustainable design, and creative problem-solving drive her work in multifamily residential and office-to-residential conversions.

NYC Adopts Existing Building Code and International Energy Conservation Code

These adoptions are a significant step toward ensuring the safety, efficiency and resiliency of New York City

February 2, 2026

New York City has adopted the 2025 NYC Energy Conservation Code based on the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code and the NYC Existing Building Code based on the International Existing Building Code.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW ; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand Designing a high-performance building enclosure requires more than just surface-level protection; it demands a rigorous, performance-based mastery of below-grade water and gas mitigation. This discussion will provide an expert-level analysis of below-grade waterproofing within the comprehensive framework of the high-performance building enclosure.

Credit: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 ICC CEU

On-Demand This course provides visual examples of actual field conditions. Some good, some not so good; along with design suggestions that can cut installation costs and reduce construction change orders. Upon completion of this course, you will have a better understanding of the requirements the roofing contractor must meet to provide the specified roofing system warranty, and long-term value to the owner.

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NYC Tower Failure Offers Warning for Contractors

Perkins&Will Transforms World's Largest Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Jürgen Klinsmann and gmp Architekten Present Exclusive World Cup Stadium Talks at German House of Soccer in New York City

DIG Architecture Names Suzette Bather Managing Principal Queens, NY Office

Perkins&Will Names Matthew Krissel as Design Director in New York and Philadelphia

PJCArchitecture Relocates NYC Headquarters

From Barbados to New York: A Life Designed with Intention

Female Brand Strategist on Architecture Marketing, Building Products, and Iconic Design Brands

NYC Female Architect on Multifamily Housing & Adaptive Reuse

NYC Adopts Existing Building Code and International Energy Conservation Code

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