What is your favorite building in New York? The Met Breuer is one of my favorites for its unique presence in the urban fabric. Its bridge entry and sunken courtyard accentuate the building’s mass and provide a sense a passage from the city into another world. Originally the Whitney Museum of Art, the building’s ownership continues to evolve, proving its utility.
What recent project, accomplishment or award are you most proud of? My work with SGA at 95 Greene continues to stand out. Previously occupied by Merrill Lynch, the eight-story, 340,000 s/f building creates urban growth opportunity for dynamic pharmaceutical, green tech, ag-tech, healthcare, and medical tenants, helping meet the increasing demand for laboratory and research development space throughout the Tri-State area.
What recent project, accomplishment or award are you most proud of? I was a part of the design team and ran construction administration for the recently completed Northwell Health Brackett Addition at South Shore University Hospital in Long Island. This ground-up, four-story building, attached to the existing hospital, provides two floors of much needed patient space and hybrid operating rooms.
What recent project, accomplishment or award are you most proud of? I am proud of our local and regional senior housing relationships. We are working/have worked with every major provider in our area on their strategic planning and vision for repositioning not only their communities, but the senior living market.
What do you like best about being a woman in the AEC industry? I would have to say answering this question! I get asked this specific question so often as if it were something odd for woman to be in this industry. I adore the strong support network I have built-up over the years
What recent project, accomplishment or award are you most proud of? In 2023, I was honored with a Proclamation from the Westchester County Board of Legislators, became a Real Estate Specialist, & I accepted the prestigious ‘Millennial of the Year’ Award. These accomplishments fill me with pride & gratitude and are testaments to the support & opportunities I’m fortunate for.
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.
What is one of the most exciting developments or innovations impacting the AEC industry right now? BIM technology has transformed the way we design, plan, and build projects, which gives us the ability to identify potential issues before they arise on site. For architects, this tool facilitates real-time visualization, allowing clients to make faster and more informed decisions.
What do you like best about being a woman in the AEC industry? In the AEC industry there are unique challenges and opportunities alike. There are opportunities to create the future by designing roads, bridges, tunnels, and transit systems. You can deliver clean water and energy, plan new cities, and restore damaged environments.
What do you like best about being a woman in the AEC industry? Being a woman attorney in the AEC industry is empowering. Despite being historically male-dominated in NYC, the building industry proudly supports eliminating gender stereotypes in every role, at every level-ownership, field and office positions.
