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The Malt House in West Harlem represents a compelling case of urban transformation and architectural innovation. Located on West 127th Street, it is a prime example of how historical buildings can be repurposed to meet contemporary needs while retaining their cultural significance. The project is a fusion of four late-19th and early-20th-century structures, ingeniously integrated by the architecture firm Gluck+ into a cohesive office building. This integration showcases a deep respect for the original architectural elements, juxtaposing the old brickwork with modern glass additions, without attempting to mimic the past. The Malt House's evolution from a brewery to a multifunctional office space illustrates the broader trend of adaptive reuse in architecture. This approach not only preserves the physical structures of the past but also maintains the historical essence and identity of neighborhoods. In Harlem, a neighborhood rich in history and culture, the project navigates the complexities of urban development, balancing the preservation of architectural heritage with the necessity for economic revitalization. Scott Metzner's vision for the area, driven by a desire to revitalize the neighborhood without erasing its history, emphasizes the nuanced relationship between real estate development and cultural preservation. Despite facing challenges such as the pandemic, which disrupted the commercial real estate market and altered work habits, the project reflects a commitment to sustainable urban growth. It demonstrates the potential of adaptive reuse to contribute to the economic and cultural vitality of communities. Furthermore, the Malt House and the broader redevelopment efforts led by Metzner's company, Janus, address critical themes in urban development, including the interplay of preservation, neighborhood history, race, public space, and architecture. By weaving together the old and new, these efforts aim to create spaces that are not only functional but also rich in character and history. The project, therefore, stands as a model for future developments that seek to honor the past while embracing the future. The story of the Malt House is emblematic of the challenges and rewards of adaptive reuse. It highlights the importance of architectural sensitivity, community engagement, and visionary planning in preserving the cultural heritage of urban neighborhoods. As cities continue to evolve, projects like the Malt House serve as reminders of the value of integrating historical preservation within modern urban development strategies. #AdaptiveReuseExcellence #HarlemRenaissance2020s #HistoricalPreservationInnovation #UrbanDevelopmentChallenges #ArchitecturalIntegration #CommunityIdentityPreservation #SustainableUrbanGrowth #CulturalSignificanceInArchitecture #FutureOfHistoricBuildings #RevitalizingHarlem #HistoricPreservation #CommunityRevitalization #JanusProperty Jerry Salama Sarah Nia Archer-Days

Double trouble... Can you believe it was just a week ago that I posted about spanakopita and now I have to talk about it again? Spanakopita gratin at OMA in Borough, swept up with glistening malawach. Totally different to Morchella, equally irresistible. Do good things come in twos? OMA is certainly an argument in favour of that notion. A first floor restaurant which has a sister restaurant, AGORA, downstairs, think casual vibe, industrial interiors, walk-ins only. An antidote to the formality and precision upstairs, a place that you can pop into for a quick bite. The split, Ground Floor / First Floor restaurants with different concepts is a staple in pubs, lively Ground Floor, matched with a more elegant First Floor dining room. The most well-known example in the London restaurant scene is Super Eight’s corner of Shoreditch, housing Brat above Smoking Goat. The upper floors, not accessible from the street (obviously), are destination restaurants, with rents typically reflecting this. So just as we predicted that operators will increasingly favour building hype online to drag people around the corner to a side-street, expect to see more operators trying to convince their customers that the only way is up. It does help a bit when you can entice people in with views like this, capturing the open kitchen as you climb the stairs. #property #leisure #hospitality #opportunitiesunlocked #onepoint2

The disconnect between zoning and what an existing physical structure looks like is real. Commercially zoned "houses" highest and best use may be small retail, office, coffee shops, restaurants, STRs, etc. When you bring zoning and structures into alignment and they're in the path of progress you get to sit on your hands and watch magic happen.

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‘We like to design the journey from cellar to daylight, connecting the two spaces. We choreograph the act, from descent into the cellar, the display and storage, taking the bottle from the atmosphere and earth tones of a ‘cave’, to opening the wines and bringing light and airiness to it.’ In recent years, wine rooms have become a desired feature in many luxury homes. In this article, Richard Parr speaks to Victoria Brzezinski at The Times about what to consider when designing a tasting room. Above the climactic and environmental considerations, inspiration is often derived from wine itself and influences the choice of details, from the materials to lighting and the furniture. https://lnkd.in/e6KMEmYB #richardparrassociates #moderntraditionalists #luxuryresidences #wineroom

Math is fun. Especially when it comes to parking. Here's an equation on the conservative side: 374 parking spaces MINUS 295 luxury apartments (assuming fully occupied, but only 1 vehicle/unit) 8 owner-occupied condominiums (again, assuming only 1 vehicle/condo) 15 restaurant 8,500sf (staff with a manager, host, some servers and kitchen) 2 shoe store 3,300sf (staff) 5 med spa 3,300sf (staff) 2 taproom 1,000sf (staff) 47 parking spaces remain for residents that have more than one vehicle, staff for the apartment management and guests of the residents. Oh -and customers. Very conservative math...

Some modern stoves are in the region of 90% #efficency when burning the correct #wood. A traditional open fire is 20%. Why are you paying to #heat your chimney when you could be #heating your room? #change #heatingsolutions #warm #cosyhome #architect #specifiers #retrofit #newbuild #selfbuild

Veteran Housing Corp says that IF YOU ARE NOT PART OF A PERMANENT AND LASTING SOLUTION TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS AND HOMELESSNESS, YOU ARE THE PROBLEM! THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX IS BROKEN AND NOT WORKING FOR AMERICAN TAXPAYERS Veteran Housing Corp would ask every TAXPAYER to demand and get answers from their elected and appointed government officials the below questions as they relate to any affordable, workforce, or supportive housing project in your community! 1. How much local, state, and federal funding, tax credits, or other government benefits or incentives did the project receive? 2. What is the affordability period for each project? Is the affordability period permanent and in perpetuity? 3. What guarantees exist have your local, state, and federal government officials obtained in writing that rents will not go up or that tenants will not be displaced or evicted after the "affordability period expires? Every local, state, and federal housing authority and affordable or workforce housing stakeholder should adopt the State of Vermont's "permanent affordability" policy as a model for all future government funded or subsidized housing projects or developments, no exceptions! https://lnkd.in/eFEUC8c8 Additionally, local, state and federal housing agencies should look to the Helsinki, FINLAND MODEL of ending homelessness by providing affordable housing for all 'It’s a miracle': Helsinki's radical solution to homelessness https://lnkd.in/er9HZSQU Even the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development AGREES THAT adopting FINLAND'S MODEL OF ERADICATING HOMELESSNESS may be of great value to resolving the affordable housing and homelessness crises in America https://lnkd.in/gkSZWYRU

Chef David Burke, head of a burgeoning New Jersey restaurant empire, will helm both restaurants at the new Union Hotel #redevelopment in the Borough of Flemington. 👨🍳 You may be asking, "but wait, you're a law firm, not a food blog, why are you sharing this?" 🤔 Because the Firm represented the Borough in the negotiation of a revised redevelopment agreement to revive the #redevelopment of downtown #Flemington which had stalled due to litigation. In 2017, the #BoroughofFlemington entered into a Redevelopment Agreement to redevelop the historic downtown, including a 100-room hotel, 222 multifamily residential units, commercial and educational space, 770 parking spaces, along with a Financial Agreement / PILOT and Redevelopment Area Bonds. The original project was immediately held up by several pieces of litigation challenging the designation of the properties, execution of the Agreement and scope of the project. The delay threatened the historic #FlemingtonHotel which had suffered significant deterioration and neglect. The Firm was retained by Flemington to address the challenges to the project and restructure the financial impact to the Borough. The Firm successfully negotiated a revised Redevelopment Agreement which lowered the maximum height of the project from eight to four stories, brought more certainty to the funding of critical infrastructure improvements and allowed the Police Department to remain in their current location, saving the Borough millions of dollars. Construction on this project is now underway, including the #historicpreservation and #adaptivereuse of the hotel. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eQeKdUa3 #FlemingtonNJ #njhousing #redevelopmentlaw #redevelopmentplanning #njredevelopment #njdevelopment #realestatelaw #constructionlaw #njlawfirm #njlawyers

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