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Posted: March 26, 2024
2024 Women in Construction: Johanna Grazel, FXCollaborative
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“Johanna has been integral to some of FXCollaborative’s most complex and high-profile projects, including the recent re-envisioning of 3 Times Square. This project introduces operational efficiencies and a focus on wellness to deliver a new lobby experience and workplace amenity that responds to current and future needs.” - Guy Geier, FAIA, FIIDA, LEED AP, Managing Partner at FXCollaborative.
What recent project, accomplishment or award are you most proud of? I am proud to have worked on 3 Times Square’s amenity floor, a pivotal part of the building’s repositioning. We brought a sense of hospitality into the office building through inviting furnishings and materials. It offers tenants a serene oasis in Times Square, from morning cappuccinos to evening cocktails.
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