RALPH LAUREN
888 MADISON AVE.
NEW YORK, NY
2010
SIZE: 50,000SF We were the project architects for Ralph Lauren's ground-up, 50,000 sf flagship store in Manhattan's Upper East Side Historical District. The four-story limestone building is noteworthy for its use of the highest quality materials and detailing: carefully crafted limestone, wrought iron and bronze metal work, and rich woodwork and ornate plaster detailing.

Based on late nineteenth-century French Beaux-Arts buildings, the design was warmly received at public hearing by the LPC, and received a Certificate of Appropriateness by meeting criteria for appropriate contextual design.

The adjacent townhouse was incorporated and clad with refurbished stone. It features new curved wood double hung windows, and a new limestone portico and areaway at the original entrance to the building to match historic photographs.

Design Architect
Weddle Gilmore Black Rock Studio

Consulting engineer (M/E/P)
Rosini Engineering, P.C.

Structural Engineer
Robert Silman Associates

Lighting Design
Schwinghammer Lighting

General Contractor
McGovern

Photography
In house
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RALPH LAUREN
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FIRM PROFILE Our firm's approach to building projects is rooted in our deep appreciation of the visual and design arts. We believe that buildings and interiors should express a unique creative vision—of client and designer—and a mastery of materials. Ultimately though, architecture exists to be lived in, worked in and moved through, so we pay a great deal of attention to functionality, from small details to larger considerations of context and impact on the environment.

Since opening our practice in 1994, we have worked on a wide range of residential, commercial and institutional projects. Our highly collaborative style of working with clients enables us to fully understand what they want and need. We listen carefully, give feedback, consider diverse points of view and build consensus. Only when everyone is on board, committed and excited to begin building, do we move a project forward.

Our strong relationships with contractors, vendors and the building trades help us to bring in projects of all sizes and complexity on time and on budget. When field conditions or a client determine a change of course, we are careful to communicate the cost, time and design implications so that there are no surprises. All projects, regardless of budget or scale, receive the same high level of creativity, professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.

While we are most interested in re-interpreting modernism through our unique aesthetic and materials choices, we have very successfully partnered with designers and artists to interpret their visions as well. This includes working with landmarked buildings and projects with strong historical references. x close
JANE SACHS
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Jane's ability to craft creative solutions within practical constraints has provided our clients with expert guidance on projects ranging from high end residential projects to large scale interior office renovations. Jane received her Masters of Architecture from Columbia University (1991) and a Bachelor Degree of Fine Arts from Alfred University (1976). In 2002 Jane was selected a fellow for the Coro Leadership New York XIV, a program designed to explore major policy issues concerning New York City. As a contributor to Art Works Projects, Art and Design for Human Rights, Jane has been involved in the design of exhibitions that have traveled world promoting such organizations as Human Rights Watch, Doctors Without Borders and Save Darfur.



THOMAS HUT
PRINCIPAL
AIA, RA, LEED AP




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A registered architect since 1980, Tom has more than thirty years of professional practice and construction experience on both small and large-scale construction projects. Holding a Master of Architecture degree from Princeton University (1980) and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Williams College (1974), Tom has led the design of some of the firm's largest projects in landmarked districts both in New York City and elsewhere. Tom worked with the Guggenheim Museum on their museum projects in New York City both in Soho and in the Frank Lloyd Wright building uptown, and on the design and construction of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. A member of the South Orange, NJ Planning Board, Tom is also active on the Design Committee of Main Street South Orange and is a LEED AP (accredited professional).
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PUBLICATIONS
  • Architectural Digest, "A Grand Gesture", February, 2011
  • Vanity Fair, "Artist in Residence", March, 2008
  • The New York Sun, "A Gallery Where Art is Primary", December 15-17, 2006
  • Vogue (Nippon), "Architects in Mode", September, 2005
  • WWD, "Foley & Corinna's Fanciful Pad", April 13, 2005
  • Residential Architect, Architects' Choice, April 2004
  • Interior Design, "Read On", August, 2002
  • Trends, vol 18, #2, 2002, "Culture Club"
  • Trends, vol.17, #2, 2000, "Rural Resurrection"
  • Trends, vol.16, #12, 2000, "It's a scream"
  • Trends, vol.16, #7, 2000, "Let there be Light"
  • The New York Times Magazine, August 27, 2000
  • Metropolis, July 2000
  • Interior Design, March 2000
  • New York Times, January 19, 2000
  • Oculus, AIA New York Chapter, January 2000
  • Metropolitan Home, November/December 1999
  • Elle Décor, February 1999
  • The Observer, The Home Observer, September 1997
  • Canadian Interiors, October/November 1996
  • The Globe and Mail, Toronto daily newspaper, October 1996
  • Oculus, AIA New York Chapter, November 1994
  • Architectural Record, September 1993, Interiors Issue
  • Orange County Register, Orange, California, November 1992


Books

  • The American House Today, Carles Broto & Josep M Minguet, 2000
  • Eclectic Interiors, Rockport Publishers, 1999
  • Lofts: New Design for Urban Living, Rockport Publishers, 1999


Awards

  • "Interiors Award", Architectural Record, 1993
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CONTACT 414 BROADWAY
NEW YORK, NY 10013
T.212.219.1567
F.212.219.1677
th@hs2architecture.com
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