Mancini*Duffy has been commissioned by Normandy Real Estate Partners to provide full architectural design services for the renovation and modernization of Normandy's 125 West 25th St. Initial plans call for ground-floor retail and expanded retail storage in the lower level of the 12-story, 140,000 s/f loft office building located in the Chelsea neighborhood. In addition to the retail component, the top ten floors will offer new office space with a fresh, modern infrastructure. "We're truly looking forward to working with Normandy Real Estate Partners on the renovation of its building at 125 West 25th St.," said William Mandara, Jr., a principal at Mancini*Duffy. "It's a great opportunity to showcase the firm's capabilities, while highlighting how efficient design provides a strong advantage to property owners looking to reposition their assets." For 125 West 25th St., Mancini*Duffy has designed a lighted glass curtain wall encompassing the first three stories and replacing the existing and antiquated metal skin. The firm has also created a new tenant lobby for the eastern portion of the building along 25th St. while a freight area will be constructed on the west side's entrance. Plans also call for the complete upgrade and modernization of the building's mechanical, HVAC and plumbing systems as well as LEED Gold certification. Mancini*Duffy is a full service design firm specializing in architecture, planning, interior design and graphic design services. Founded almost 100 years ago, the firm is headquartered in New York City. Also, as a member of IPID, International Partners in Design, Mancini*Duffy serves the diverse needs of its expanding multi-national client base across the U.S. and in Great Britain, Europe, East Asia and Australia.