NY Jewish Week spoke with Park Avenue Synagogue's Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, MBB partner Sara Grant, and collaborator Amy Reichert about incorporating PAS’s mission and history into the architecture of the Eli M. Black Lifelong Learning Center, especially through the thoughtful application of art throughout the space. Follow the link to read the full article.
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Mary Burnham, Partner, spoke with Mansion Global about how MBB's design of Sam's Creek house in Bridgehampton, NY incorporates themes of Bauhaus design, particularly by blurring the line between indoor and outdoor living. Follow the link to read the full article.
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For our project at the Eli M. Black Lifelong Learning Center, one of MBB's goals was communicating Park Avenue Synagogue's mission in this new, multi-generational learning space. Mary Burnham and Amy Reichert discuss their collaborative efforts to translate Park Avenue Synagogue's values into the architecture. Follow the link to read the full article.
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Retrofit Magazine, "Landmark Cathedral Goes Green," by Jeffrey Murphy, July/August 2019.
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Mary Burnham, partner, and her collaborator, Amy Reichert, were interviewed by City Realty about MBB's renovation of the Park Avenue Synagogue's Eli M. Black Lifelong Learning Center. Follow the link to read more.
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At Trinity Church Wall Street, we have encountered several missing or damaged pieces of ornamental plaster. These are recreated by finding a matching section of plaster on a different arch, casting a mold over the existing plaster and then casting the new piece. The replacements are then pinned back to the building, and a “dob” […]
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AIA, “Notre-Dame’s recovery is about stewardship, say architects and historians,” by William Richards, 15 May 2019.
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Park Avenue Synagogue’s Eli M. Black Lifelong Learning Center is a finalist for a NYCxDesign Award. MBB transformed a seven-story townhouse into a learning center for all ages. The building now includes a gracious lobby, classrooms, a chapel, and a rooftop terrace and garden. A collaboration with designer Amy Reichert produced site specific art installations […]
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This Saturday, Jeffrey Murphy, partner, led a walking tour of Trinity Church for Jane’s Walk and the Municipal Arts Society of NYC. Thanks to everyone who came out to learn more about the restoration process, including the stained glass, stone, plaster and woodwork conservation, and our efforts to increase accessibility and integrate technology seamlessly.
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