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Ronnette Riley Architect

MasterPlanning Architecture HistoricPreservation Restoration&Renovation SpacePlanningProgramming NeedsAssessment InteriorDesign EnvironmentalGraphics FurnitureSelection

350 Fifth Avenue #7401, New York, NY 10118

T: 212-594-4015 www.ronnetteriley.com


Firm Profile Founded in 1987, Ronnette Riley Architect has earned an enviable reputation among large and small clients for the vigor of its architectural and design work and the rigor of its follow-through.

The firm has consistently excelled with projects ranging from retail spaces to corporate environments, from private residences to large institutional facilities, from master plans to space programming.

The quality of the firms work is reflected in the vitality of its portfolio as well as its many awards, not to mention the clients whove returned again and again or referred Ronnette Riley Architect to their friends and colleagues.

Our services include:

Architecture Master planning Programming Restoration & Renovation Historic Preservation

Interior Design Needs Assessment Space Planning Furniture Selection Environmental Graphics

THE WESTIN OTTAWA HOTELOntario, Canada

Ronnette Riley Architect (RRA) was responsible for a five phase design, renovation and 4th floor addition for the Westin Ottawa Hotel. RRA transformed the massive interior spaces into welcoming centers of activity by reconfiguring the hotels main lobby, lobby bar, res-taurant and porte-cochere. RRAs design required removal of a portion of the second floor to create a double story storefront with marble and glass entrance that looks in on an enlarged three-story atrium. A 14 ft. wide 36 ft. tall fireplace made from backlit alabaster and sculpted mahogany hangs from the third floor ceiling masking a four level escalator. A new stair to the lower level was created and a laundry facility was converted into a con-ference center. Banquet facilities on the 4th floor were added onto the building's setback. Three custom crystal chandeliers and carpeting were designed by RRA for the lobby to enhance the atmosphere.


RECOGNITIONS

Society of American Registered Architects, CA Council Design Award

Society of American Registered Architects, National Design Award

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIASpecial Collections Library, Charlottesville, VA

RRA designed the interiors for the new Jeffersonian style 62,000 sf library designed by Hartman Cox Architects. The program included a 226 person auditorium, reading rooms, studies, seminar and conference rooms, an academic research and conservation center and exhibit spaces including the Declaration of Independence Room housing Jeffersons papers and the Treasure Room.

The globe-shaped pendant lighting fixture that dominates the elliptical stairwell is also specially designed to allude to the library as a historical center of knowledge and discov-ery. The interior finishes, custom light fixtures, furniture and signage were all designed and selected to respect the rich traditional context and weight of the historical documents but with modern comfort and simplicity in mind.


RECOGNITIONS

Society of American Registered Architects, NY Council Design Award and CA Council Design Award

Shutze Awards , Excellence in Traditional Design

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITYSchool of Public Health, New York, NY

RRA provided Columbia University with a comprehensive program and planning analy-sis for the Joseph L. Mailman School of Public Health. The existing place consisted of six divisions, five centers, a central administration unit and additional programs scattered over nine sites on the Health Science Campus. After an extensive analysis and development study of all affected departments, RRA centralized the entire school and its functions in the 247,000 sf building of the Old Psychiatry Institute.

NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYVarious Locations, New York, NY

RRA provided architectural services to New York Institute of Technology for multiple projects including facade studies, the design of streetscape signage and new exte-rior lighting at 1855 Broadway, renovation of 52,000 sf to accommodate new academic spaces on 7 floors and the historic preservation of a structure in Old Westbury. The gut renovation at 26 West 61st Street was a fast-track project with 6 weeks for design and construction documents and a 4 month construction schedule. The budget of $6.7 mil-lion, included full-scope architectural services from Schematic Design through Contract Administration as well as coordination of MEP and Structural Engineers, and Elevator Consultant for 51 offices, 18 classrooms, 4 student lounges, a career center and a two lobby.

SOJOURNER TRUTH LIBRARYHarlem, NY

RRA had the honor of being chosen by the Robin Hood Foundation to redesign the 2,200 sf Sojourner Truth Library that is part of Public School 149/207 in Harlem, New York. RRA created a reading area, writing area and multimedia center by designing custom furniture modules that serve as both seating and storage. Changes in materials, color and lighting differentiate each of these areas. The design solution provides the library with the flexibility it needs to adapt to the constantly changing nature of its space and functions.


RECOGNITIONS

National Society of American Registered Architects Award

Society of American Registered Architects CA Council Award of Excellence

WILLIAMSBURG DAY CAREBrooklyn, NY

Working closely with DDC, RRA conducted topic specific interviews with end-users who were associated with the project. They were asked not only about their space and equip-ment requirements but what worked and what did not work in facilities they have worked in. Through this process, the end users became active participants in finding the best pos-sible solutions. While this interactive process evolved, it served to monitor the projects cost, efficiency, constructability and schedule as well. This project was designed before LEED certification was created. The design called for many innovative and sustainable materials which we priced ahead of the bid process to help control costs.

BRONX COUNTY HALL OF JUSTICEBronx, NY

The 750,000 sf Bronx County Hall of Justice designed by Rafael Violy / DMJM Architects and located on a three block site, is part of the New York City Master Plan for New Yorks Courts.

Ronnette Riley Architects responsibilities included space planning for the various pro-gram requirements, a sustainable interiors study, and specifying and designing furniture for these spaces. In a break from the traditional, the building is sleek and contemporary with glass curtain walls, terrazzo tile floor, metal details, perforating metal ceiling, and natu-ral toned beech veneer. According the interior, furnishings, and mill work, are modern, with tapered forms, polished chrome detailing, natural wood finishes, and costume furniture including courtroom benches, conference tables and library furniture.

The program consists of seventy-two elements for Supreme and Criminal Court agencies, with 47 courtrooms and judges suites for the Supreme Criminal Court, a 645-seat jury assembly area, District Attorney offices, a law library, court facility offices for the NYPD, several contract agencies and the civic plaza that covers an underground parking structure for 400 cars, is landscaped and occupied by the Jury Assembly Hall.


RECOGNITION

American Institute of Steel Construction Merit Award

WESTCHESTER COUNTY COURTHOUSEWhite Plains, NY

RRA was contracted by The Liro Group to remodel twenty-one courtrooms, and twenty-one judges chambers of The Richard J. Daronco Westchester County Courthouse. RRAs scope covered approximately 10% of the 280,000 sf $20 million rehabilitation. Our goal was to retain as much of the existing conditions in the 1070s design as possible and also create a space that thoughtfully integrated new materials. Through site verification and thorough piece-by-piece cataloguing, we salvaged and refinished the original courtroom furniture and gave special consideration to the sustainability of new elements.

The design also fulfills the security and safety requirements of the court system, meets ADA requirements, and retains the traditional hierarchy of seating in the judicial system.

PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK & NEW JERSEYJersey City, NJ

RRA provided the architectural and interior design services to design and to manage the alterations of the existing interiors to fit the requirements of the varying PANYNJ divisions on a fast track basis and to get all of the planning, design and construction completed within 7 months, with an imminent move-in date.

RRA successfully renovated 2 Montgomery to accommodate PANYNJ current and future requirements, adding a new functioning facility to PANYNJs extensive property portfolio.


TEST-FIT DIAGRAMS

1200 FIFTH AVENUENew York, NY

1200 Fifth Avenue Associates, LLC retained RRA to convert a 17 story 1928 Emory Roth apartment building to multi-million dollar condominiums. The renovation affected all aspects of the building including two cellar levels, a ground floor level which will be used primarily for lobby, medical offices and a superintendents apartment plus seventeen floors for residential use all which required major interior reorganization.

The client wanted to retain the pre-war feel of the existing building with modern high-end finished interiors. A three level penthouse was created from six apartments with multilevel roof terraces. To avoid PTAC units punching through the historic facade a central cooling tower was installed on the roof.

In addition, the firm assisted with the selection of furniture and finishes for the model apartments.

WELLINGTONNew York, NY

In collaboration with Rockwell Group, RRA was commissioned to update and rehabilitate the Wellington building in Manhattans Upper East Side. One of the main features of the building is the retail plaza on the 3rd Avenue faade, which was reconfigured and opened up by removing four vent towers from the garage below. The ductwork was relocated from below and the grille moved to the far faade making the plaza better utilized. In the lobby a nautical theme of teak and nickel slat walls, forms a bench and the concierge desk. A new glass and stainless steel canopy at the residential entry and over the retail stone-fronts streamlined the facades. New custom stainless steel and back-lit glass further update the buildings exterior. New stone cladding and frameless stone-fronts continue the moderniza-tion, accentuating the cast concrete ornamentation on the buildings facades. New paving and custom stone planters carry the nautical theme throughout the building property. The basement was reconfigured to create a residence center with gym, kids play area, meet-ing rooms, restrooms and pantry. The 28 residential floor corridors were renovated with new teak veneer doors and metal frames, new stainless steel elevator doors, teak and nickel insert paneling, new carpet and lighting throughout.


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WESTMINSTERNew York, NY

RRA was hired in collaboration with the Rockwell Group, to update The Westminster, a 178-unit luxury rental building on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. The buildings main features include 2 exterior spaces on the ground floor which were under-utilized and badly maintained. A long entry corridor with a steep stair to the central lobby did not meet the needs of disabled tenants. The client sought to resolve these issues, and create a unified, modern aesthetic. A prominent entry was created alongside a new sculpture garden and custom glass feature wall, leading to a sinuous wood-paneled reception wall. The build-ings 20 residential floors were designed with wood and bronze columns, custom carpet, wall covering and new lighting.


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AWARDS AND PUBLICATIONS

The Firm

General

Awards: Fellow of the American Institute of ArchitectureHarry B. Rutkins Award, New York Chapter AIA AREW/ Real Estate Weekly: Women Real Estate Leaders for the 21st Century

Books: Cookbook - Delicious By Design, City Secrets New York CityNew York Home Book. New York: The Ashley Group Kahn, Robert, ed. City Secrets New York City. New York: The Little Bookroom

Magazines: Architectural Record. Interiors. Interior Design Show Daily. Oculus.Building Stone Magazine. Tile & Decorative Surfaces. Contract Design. Crains New York Business. Nikkei Woman. Iowa Architect. Residential Architect. Pantheon (Delft, Netherlands). View Magazine (Venice, Italy).

Newspapers: The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Newsday, Business Week, Architectural Record,Crain's New York Business, The Washington Times, The Dallas Morning News, Orlando Sentinel, New York Construction News, Career Confidential, Real Estate Weekly, The Sunday Press (Ireland), SARA Snippets, Grid. New York Resident, New Haven Register, East Hampton Star, Southhampton Press, Tulsa Work, Residential Architect, Iowa Architect, Building Stone Magazine, Contract Design, Eastern Oklahoma AIA Architect, Old House Journal, Oculus, Empire State Tribune

Multimedia

Films: Discovery Channel: The Empire State Building.TV: ABC: Peter Jennings Special Report. CNN: Its a Small World.

CBS Sunday Morning: Its a Small World.Radio: Wall Street Journal: Little Buildings. WBAI: We Build This City.

National Public Radio, Tulsa, OKWeb: DesignArchitecture.com

ArchNews.com

Exhibits

Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park, Monumental Miniatures, Saint Louis, MO AIA New York Chapter, Made in New York, New York, NY A Celebration of Work by Women, New York, NY The Best of New York AIA Interiors in the 90s White House Christmas Tree Ornament Hung on Tree in the Blue Room. Home as Theatre. Creative Response. Home for Contemporary Theatre and Art. Its a Small World. Souvenir Buildings. Empire State Building Lobby. New New York 3: Multiples: Small Civic Works. Paws For Design Canine Couture and Doggie Decor


Retail Stores and Restaurants

Apple Store, New York, NY

Awards: Society of Environmental Graphic Design Merit AwardAIA NY City Merit Award for Architecture Business Week/Architectural Record Award AIA NY State Excellence in Design Award AIA San Francisco Award AIA Pittsburgh Silver Medal for Architectural Design AIA Pittsburgh Citation of Merit for Architectural Detailing The Chicago Athenaeum American Architecture Award National Society of American Registered Architects Design Award Society of American Registered Architects NY Council Design Award Contract Interiors Award, Retail NASFM Award of Special Merit for Outstanding Store Fixture NASFM Grand Prize for New or Remodeled Hardline Specialty Store Gold Award in Industrial Design Excellence, The Idea Awards Visual Merchandising and Store Design New or Remodeled Hardline Specialty Visual Merchandising + Store Design, New York Store of the Year

Books: Cuito, Aurora. New York Minimalism. New York: Harper Collins.Magazines: Architectural Record, Time Out New York, Visual Merchandising & Store Design,

Glass Magazine, Metropolitan Home, Retail Traffi, SEGDdesign, and OcculusNewspapers:The New York Times

Davis & Warshow Showroom, New York, NY

Awards: Society of American Registered Architects, CA Council Design AwardInterior Design Best of Year, Merit Awards

Magazine: Interior DesignNewspapers:The New York Times

Tracy Reese, New York, NY

Awards: National Society of American Registered Architects Design AwardSociety of American Registered Architects, CA Council Design Award Society of American Registered Architects, NY Council Design Award

Magazines: Contract lighting, Factio-Magazine, Vogue; Womens Wear Daily, US Weekly,Life and Style, Elle Decor, WGSN, New York Magazine, Time Out

Newspapers: The New York Times

Restoration Hardware, New York, NY

Awards: Society of American Registered Architects, NY Council Design AwardNewspapers: The New York Times

Westin Ottawa Hotel, Ottawa, ON, Canada

Awards: Society of American Registered Architects, CA Design AwardSociety of American Registered Architects, National Design Award

Newspapers:Lodging News

Columbus Circle Wines, New York, NY

Awards: National Society of American Registered Architects Design Award

Coca-Cola Fifth Avenue, New York, NY

Awards: NY State Association of Architects, AIA Design Awards, Honorable MentionSociety of American Registered Architects, NY Council Design Award

Books: Stores, Retail Display and Design; World Space DesignMagazines: Stores, Retail Display and Design; Blueprints, The Journal of the National

Building Museum; Design & Build New York; World Space Design; Oculus Visual Merchandising & Store Design, Architectural Record Lighting; Journey Pronto US Retail & Trend Monitor; Designer's Journal; Interiors; Display & Design Ideas.

Newspapers:The New York Times, The New York Post, The Daily News, Real Estate Weekly,and Gannett Suburban Newspapers

Yves Saint Laurent Boutiques, New York, NY

Awards: Excellence in Storefront Design Award for the Yves Saint Laurent of America Boutiques,Friends of the Upper East Side Historic District

Magazines: Store Planning & Design ReviewNewspapers: Women's Wear Daily

The Emerald Planet, New York, NY

Awards: National Society of American Registered Architects Design AwardNew York State Association of Architects, AIA Design Awards International Interior Design Association IIDA Design Award Society of American Registered Architects, NY Council Design Award ISP/VM & SD Store Interiors Design Award - Restaurant Category

Magazines: Retail Reporting Corp., Interior Design, New York Magazine, Crains New York Business, AIA News, Visual Merchandising & Store Design, Restaurants USA, Contract Design,Shopping Center World, Restaurants USA, and Contract Design


New World Coffee, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania

Awards: 525 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY:Society of American Registered Architects, NY Council Design Award Riverside Square Mall, Hackensack, NJ: Society of American Registered Architects, NY Council Design Award NASFMs 25th Annual Retail Design Award SADI Design Award for New Specialty Store Design New York Society of Architects, Design Award ISP/VM&SD Store Interiors Design Award 449 Sixth Avenue, New York, NY: National Society of American Registered Architects Design Award ISP/VM&SD Store Interior Design Award Retail Store of the Year Design Award

Books: Great Store Design. Great Store Design 2. Interior DesignMagazines: Interiors, Urban Land, Oculus, Retail Store Image, Retail Image & Graphic Identity,

Visual Merchandising and Store Design, Shopping Center World, Food Arts Magazine, Chain Store Age Executive, and Food Retail Design & Display.

Newspapers:The New York Times and Womens Wear Daily

Colours by Alexander Julian, Nationwide

Magazines: Display & Design Ideas; Store Planning & Design Review

New Balance North Jersey, Hackensack, NJ

Awards: Society of American Registered Architects, NY Council Design Award

Madison Avenues Better Baker, New York, NY

Magazines: New York Magazine

Institutional and Commercial

UVA Special Collection Library, Charlottesville, VA

Awards: Society of American Registered Architects, NY Council Design Award Society of American Registered Architects, CA Council Design Award Shutze Awards, Excellence in Traditional Design

Bronx County Hall of Justice, New York, NY

Awards: American Institute of Steel Construction, Merit Award

PS 149 Library, New York, NY

Awards: National Society of American Registered Architects Design AwardSociety of American Registered Architects, CA Council Design Award Magazine: Architecture, American Libraries, Contract, and School Library Journal.

Newspaper: The New York TimesExhibit: Architectural League: New York, 3: Multiples: Small Civic Works

Walker Zanger Showroom, New York, NY


Times Square Visitors Center, New York, NY

Awards: Society of American Registered Architects, NY Council Design AwardMagazines: New York Magazine, Great Store Design, Food Retail Design & Display,

Renovation Style, and OculusNewspapers: The New York Times, New York Post, Daily News, USA Today

The Record Sunday Edition

Shattuck Hammond Partners, Rockefeller Center, New York, NY

Awards: Society of American Registered Architects Design Award

American Symphony Orchestra League, New York, NY


THANK YOU!We look forward hearing from you.

Ronnette Riley Architect 350 Fifth Avenue #7401 New York, NY 10118 212-594-4015 www.ronnetteriley.com

We look forward to hearing from you

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