Workshop for Architecture

Millerton House nearing completion

admin — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:42:45 +0000

The first project to integrate WFORC and WFORA services, a large private residence in Millerton, New York is nearing completion. After 3 years of design and 2½ years of construction, the owners moved in this past June. Currently our team is working on the exterior features surrounding the house such as the terraces and roadways.

As part of our overall strategy to employ sustainable systems, the old house located adjacent to the new residence is being ‘deconstructed’ by Eco Building Bargains, an outfit from Massachusetts specializing in recycling demolition. Piece by piece, the elements are being collected for reuse in other projects.

To date, the new house’s mechanical infrastructure, designed by The Plus Group, is operating with impressive efficiency. Data shows passive energy sources are supplying nearly 25–30% of the structures needs.

Lafayette Street Townhouse under way

admin — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:39:25 +0000

Construction work began last week by WFORC on the WFORA renovation design of the Lafayette Street Townhouse in the historic Soho-Cast Iron district. The three-story structure with a new rooftop feature will be our third design-build project. The completion of this renovation of a former firehouse designed by Napolean LeBrun in 1901 is expected in early 2012.

As part of our efforts to restore the inherent qualities of the structure, new wood windows will be installed at the front façade to complement the ornate brickwork. The owner hopes to breathe new life into the townhouse while supporting his contemporary lifestyle.

Murenu construction supervision begins

admin — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:20:16 +0000

The design of this apartment combination in a five-story brownstone in west Chelsea has moved into construction. With an emphasis on preserving the Victorian qualities of this beautiful apartment, our design stresses the importance of finishes and details that exist throughout the space.

Workshop for Architecture in Wallpaper magazine

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:10:04 +0000

Workshop for Architecture was featured in the March 2011 issue of Wallpaper magazine, in an article titled ‘Fashion Houses’ by Mimi Zeiger.

Millerton House featured in Design Bureau

admin — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 17:56:54 +0000

Our Millerton House project was featured in the May/June 2011 issue of Design Bureau magazine, in a piece titled ‘Pack It and Post It’ by Kaitlin Madden.