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Ronnette Riley Architect

Master Planning Architecture Historic Preservation Restoration & Renovation Space PlanningProgramming Needs Assessment Interior Design Environmental Graphics Furniture Selection

350 Fifth Avenue #7401, New York, NY 10118

T: 212-594-4015 www.ronnetteriley.com


Firm Profile Founded in 1987, Ronnette Riley Architect has earned an enviable reputation among large and small clients for the vigor of its architectural and design work and the rigor of its follow-through.

The firm has consistently excelled with projects ranging from retail spaces to corporate environments, from private residences to large institutional facilities, from master plans to space programming.

The quality of the firm’s work is reflected in the vitality of its portfolio as well as its many awards, not to mention the clients who’ve returned again and again or referred Ronnette Riley Architect to their friends and colleagues.

Our services include:

■ Architecture ■ Master planning ■ Programming ■ Restoration & Renovation ■ Historic Preservation

■ Interior Design ■ Needs Assessment ■ Space Planning ■ Furniture Selection ■ Environmental Graphics

THE APPLE SOHO STORENew York, NY

Following its “think different” maxim, Apple Computer transformed a former post office in New York’s Soho into the first of its retail stores, creating a prototype for other Apple Stores around the world as well as new standards for retail design. The 18,000 sf interior is inviting, with its use of costume-designed glass features – a 15 ft. high staircase, a bridge and a 70 ft. long skylight – echoes the iconic design sensibility of Apple products.

RRA was a member of the collaborative design group of Steve Jobs, Apple and Bohlin Cywinski Jackson. The Apple Store has garnered numerous accolades, including recogni-tion by The American Institute of Architects und Business Week for Design Excellence.


RECOGNITIONS

■■ Business Week/Architectural Record Award

■■ AIA NY City and NY State Design Award

■■ AIA NY State Excellence in Design Award

■■ The Chicago Athenaeum American Award

■■ Society of American Registered Architects NY Council Design Award

■■ Contract Interiors Award

■■ Visual Merchandising + Store Design, New York Store of the Year

■■ 30 other design awards

■■ Featured in numerous books, magazines, newspa-pers worldwide

TRACY REESENew York, NY

Ronnette Riley Architect transformed this 2,200 sf space to mimic the sweeping curves of a woman’s body to reflect the soft feminine lines of Tracy Reese’s signature design style. New curved walls, shaped like an hourglass visually divide the space into two areas, cre-ating separate display areas with a new custom fuchsia resin cash wrap, custom curved stainless steel display rods and fixtures, cove lighting and central chandeliers further accentuate the space and create flowing lines.


RECOGNITIONS

■■ National Society of American Registered Architects Design Award

■■ Society of American Registered Architects NY Council & CA Council Design Award

■■ Featured in Vogue, Women’s Wear Daily, The New York Times, Elle Decor, New York Magazine, and Time Out New York

COLUMBUS CIRCLE WINESNew York, NY

With the design expertise of RRA, this 2720 sf space was transformed into a wine store. To work with the challenging, off-center entry and long, linear floor plan, RRA decided to create distinct merchandise regions with a diagonal path. The path is a tinted concrete band that divides the reclaimed wood floor. Custom designed Brazilian cherry display units line the path and lend a rhythmic pulse to the merchandising. The path culminates at the Enomatic tasting unit which allows customers to sample a variety of fine wines. Proper wine storage (horizontal), subtle signage, and precise climate control were particularly important to this client.


RECOGNITIONS

■■ National Society of American Registered Architects Design Award

DAVIS WARSHOW SHOWROOMNew York, NY

Davis + Warshow, New York’s oldest and largest plumbing fixture distributor, hired Ronnette Riley Architect to design a 7,220 sf showroom and event space to became their flagship store. They were looking for a gallery feel, focusing not on brand recognition, as is the industry standard, but on the fixtures themselves. Most aspects of the showroom are adjustable and interchangeable in order to meet the needs of the changing fixtures and to allow for the flexibility needed to accommodate various size groups for events.


RECOGNITIONS

■■ Society of American Registered Architects, CA Council Design Award

■■ Best of Year, Project Design in Interior Design

■■ Featured in The New York Times

RESTORATION HARDWAREBroadway, New York, NYRRA joined with Seaton Wilson Architects to restore the historic space in of Griffith Thomas’ Mortimer Building - one of the first commercial structures in the “Ladies Mile” Shopping district of Manhattan. RRA’s team designed the 16,408 interior retail space to conform to Restoration Hardware’s design standards while maintaining the original archi-tectural integrity of the historic building. To allow access to the additional retail space in the cellar, we designed a grand staircase that opens up the ground floor and provides a focal point.

Soho, New York, NYFor the second Restoration Hardware Store, RRA’s scope included restoring the origi-nal architectural details while updating and revitalizing the interiors. Across three stories, 16,000 sf breaks into 10,000 sf of merchandising space and 6,000 sf of stock.


RECOGNITIONS

■■ Society of American Registered Architects, NY Council Design Award

■■ Featured in The New York Times.

NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYVarious Locations, New York, NY

RRA provided architectural services to New York Institute of Technology for multiple projects including facade studies, the design of streetscape signage and new exte-rior lighting at 1855 Broadway, renovation of 52,000 sf to accommodate new academic spaces on 7 floors and the historic preservation of a structure in Old Westbury. The gut renovation at 26 West 61st Street was a fast-track project with 6 weeks for design and construction documents and a 4 month construction schedule. The budget of $6.7 mil-lion, included full-scope architectural services from Schematic Design through Contract Administration as well as coordination of MEP and Structural Engineers, and Elevator Consultant for 51 offices, 18 classrooms, 4 student lounges, a career center and a two lobby.

WESTCHESTER COUNTY COURTHOUSEWhite Plains, NY

RRA was contracted by The Liro Group to remodel twenty-one courtrooms, and twenty-one judge’s chambers of The Richard J. Daronco Westchester County Courthouse. RRA’s scope covered approximately 10% of the 280,000 sf $20 million rehabilitation. Our goal was to retain as much of the existing conditions in the 1070’s design as possible and also create a space that thoughtfully integrated new materials. Through site verification and thorough piece-by-piece cataloguing, we salvaged and refinished the original courtroom furniture and gave special consideration to the sustainability of new elements.

The design also fulfills the security and safety requirements of the court system, meets ADA requirements, and retains the traditional hierarchy of seating in the judicial system.

THE WESTIN OTTAWA HOTELOntario, Canada

Ronnette Riley Architect (RRA) was responsible for a five phase design, renovation and 4th floor addition for the Westin Ottawa Hotel. RRA transformed the massive interior spaces into welcoming centers of activity by reconfiguring the hotel’s main lobby, lobby bar, res-taurant and porte-cochere. RRA’s design required removal of a portion of the second floor to create a double story storefront with marble and glass entrance that looks in on an enlarged three-story atrium. A 14 ft. wide 36 ft. tall fireplace made from backlit alabaster and sculpted mahogany hangs from the third floor ceiling masking a four level escalator. A new stair to the lower level was created and a laundry facility was converted into a con-ference center. Banquet facilities on the 4th floor were added onto the building's setback. Three custom crystal chandeliers and carpeting were designed by RRA for the lobby to enhance the atmosphere.


RECOGNITIONS

■■ Society of American Registered Architects, CA Council Design Award

■■ Society of American Registered Architects, National Design Award

SHATTUCK HAMMOND PARTNERSNew York, NY

Shattuck Hammond Partners, Ltd., a private investment banking firm, moved into a new 14,000 sf office space in Rockefeller Center. RRA combined architectural forms with unique materials such as Macore Pomele, Sepele and cherry wood panels with elm burl and stainless steel accents to create a space that was sophisticated and welcoming. Curved walls in encaustic plaster, finely detailed columns, custom designed furniture and lighting were seamlessly integrated into the final solution and reflected the unique aesthetic of our client.


RECOGNITION

■■ Society of American Registered Architects, NY Council Design Award

AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUEWashington D.C.

The American Symphony Orchestra League, a non-profit trade organization, relocated to Washington D.C. and needed to combine administration, fund-raising and musical func-tions into one 10,000 sf space. RRA created a flexible interior that is easily customized for different uses. Notably, the walls of the three conference rooms are constructed of frame-less glass with a special film that varies in opacity dependent on the vantage point of the viewer. As visitors walk down the hall, the glass turns from transparent to opaque and cre-ates adjoining yet private meeting rooms. The ASOL occasionally uses the conference room for concerts and required a space that could accommodate both of these activities. We custom designed a maple conference table that could seat 30 people and also break down into smaller sections to open the space for concert events.


RECOGNITIONS

■■ Society of American Registered Architects/Professional Design Award, NY Council Award of Honor

RONNETTE RILEY ARCHITECTNew York, NY

When we relocated from the 80th floor to the 74th floor of the Empire State Building, RRA needed to accommodate the main studio, reception area, principal’s office, conference room, book reference and material sample libraries, financial office, pantry, and print room. In the new 5600 sf space, RRA gained east, south, and west-facing views, so we placed the open studio to capitalize on the abundant natural light. Along the remaining windows, we lined up the private office, conference room, and library. Reception is in the center.

As a LEED-certified architect, Ms. Riley selected finishes with environmental sensitivity in mind. Bamboo flooring, low VOC paint, corn-based carpet, biodegradable fabrics, and recycled tiles generate a warm, natural feel in the office. Ceiling fans reduce air condition-ing use, and all office furniture from the prior office was reused. Sleek, linear fluorescent light fixtures, ample use of white, and stainless steel details add a modern, streamlined dimension. Sustainable, modern, with accents of our signature green hue create an office that was the perfect expression of our client -- in this case, ourselves.

BRONSKY DENTAL OFFICENew York, NY

RRA was commissioned to provide a contemporary and sleek design for an orthodontist on Park Avenue. The new 2,000 sf office is based on the connection of two major patient areas by a corridor that feeds all of the semi-private spaces.

The floor finish and lighting change as one moves from the waiting and administrative areas to the technical areas of the office. An "L" shaped corridor snakes past the private patient rooms, the laboratory, and the X-ray Room. The south end of the corridor leads to the open patient area with five patient chairs. Between the four chairs on the south wall are stainless steel columns supporting acrylic panels. Similar to the wall mounted panel in the waiting area, the panels are illuminated by colored spotlights that shine down from the ceil-ing above.

WELLINGTONNew York, NY

In collaboration with Rockwell Group, RRA was commissioned to update and rehabilitate the Wellington building in Manhattan’s Upper East Side. One of the main features of the building is the retail plaza on the 3rd Avenue façade, which was reconfigured and opened up by removing four vent towers from the garage below. The ductwork was relocated from below and the grille moved to the far façade making the plaza better utilized. In the lobby a nautical theme of teak and nickel slat walls, forms a bench and the concierge desk. A new glass and stainless steel canopy at the residential entry and over the retail stone-fronts streamlined the facades. New custom stainless steel and back-lit glass further update the building’s exterior. New stone cladding and frameless stone-fronts continue the moderniza-tion, accentuating the cast concrete ornamentation on the building’s facades. New paving and custom stone planters carry the nautical theme throughout the building property. The basement was reconfigured to create a residence center with gym, kids’ play area, meet-ing rooms, restrooms and pantry. The 28 residential floor corridors were renovated with new teak veneer doors and metal frames, new stainless steel elevator doors, teak and nickel insert paneling, new carpet and lighting throughout.


BEFORE

WESTMINSTERNew York, NY

RRA was hired in collaboration with the Rockwell Group, to update The Westminster, a 178 unit luxury rental building on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. The building’s main fea-tures include 2 exterior spaces on the ground floor which were under-utilized and badly maintained. A long entry corridor with a steep stair to the central lobby did not meet the needs of disabled tenants. The client sought to resolve these issues, and create a unified, modern aesthetic. A prominent entry was created alongside a new sculpture garden and custom glass feature wall, leading to a sinuous wood-paneled reception wall. The build-ing’s 20 residential floors were designed with wood and bronze columns, custom carpet, wall covering and new lighting.

WEST 81ST TOWNHOUSENew York, NY

The clients for this turn-of-the-century, 6,500 sf, landmarked brownstone wanted to create a modern pied-à-terre, allowing their large extended family to congregate in the city. While the front of the structure was restored to its original configuration, and a missing stoop recreated, the new rear extension and expanded penthouse have a more contemporary aesthetic. Floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall, 1930s factory-style windows on all floors of the north façade allow light into the building to create a modern, open feel. The floor plate was enlarged by removing the existing L-shaped rear extension and extending the entire rear elevation. In addition, the center of the existing interior was re-framed to accommodate a new elevator and refurbished stairwell. The interior design of the building reflects the client’s eclectic style, combining many traditional design elements with modern and envi-ronmentally conscious materials.

1200 FIFTH AVENUE PENTHOUSENew York, NY

Ronnette Riley Architects restored this 6,300 sf triplex penthouse that had been separated into six apartments years before. The penthouse required a complete redesign to return it to the grandeur of the original 1928 Emory Roth design.

The developer wanted to retain the pre-war feel of the building with traditional details, but modernize the kitchen, pantries and 5 1/2 baths. The penthouse has access to 5,000 sf of private roof terraces on two of the three floors, all of which RRA re-tiled with terra-cotta, and commanding views in all four directions. The original 3-story spiral staircase was rebuilt in the existing well, of which only a remnant remained. The existing coffered ceilings and grand entry were retained and restored.

The new floor plan consists of a large kitchen, master suite plus seven additional bedrooms, library, gallery, dressing room, two wetbars and laundry room. For the pur-chaser, who paid $15 million for the unit in 2008, RRA also accommodated specific finishes and design requests.

AWARDS AND PUBLICATIONS

The Firm

General

Awards: Fellow of the American Institute of ArchitectureHarry B. Rutkins Award, New York Chapter AIA AREW/ Real Estate Weekly: Women Real Estate Leaders for the 21st Century

Books: Cookbook - Delicious By Design, City Secrets New York CityNew York Home Book. New York: The Ashley Group Kahn, Robert, ed. City Secrets New York City. New York: The Little Bookroom

Magazines: Architectural Record. Interiors. Interior Design Show Daily. Oculus.Building Stone Magazine. Tile & Decorative Surfaces. Contract Design. Crain’s New York Business. Nikkei Woman. Iowa Architect. Residential Architect. Pantheon (Delft, Netherlands). View Magazine (Venice, Italy).

Newspapers: The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Newsday, Business Week, Architectural Record,Crain's New York Business, The Washington Times, The Dallas Morning News, Orlando Sentinel, New York Construction News, Career Confidential, Real Estate Weekly, The Sunday Press (Ireland), SARA Snippets, Grid. New York Resident, New Haven Register, East Hampton Star, Southhampton Press, Tulsa Work, Residential Architect, Iowa Architect, Building Stone Magazine, Contract Design, Eastern Oklahoma AIA Architect, Old House Journal, Oculus, Empire State Tribune

Multimedia

Films: Discovery Channel: “The Empire State Building.”TV: ABC: “Peter Jennings Special Report.” CNN: “It’s a Small World.”

CBS Sunday Morning: “It’s a Small World.”Radio: Wall Street Journal: “Little Buildings.” WBAI: “We Build This City.”

National Public Radio, Tulsa, OKWeb: DesignArchitecture.com

ArchNews.com

Exhibits

Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park, “Monumental Miniatures”, Saint Louis, MO AIA New York Chapter, “Made in New York”, New York, NY A Celebration of Work by Women, New York, NY The Best of New York AIA Interiors in the 90’s White House Christmas Tree Ornament Hung on Tree in the Blue Room. Home as Theatre. Creative Response. Home for Contemporary Theatre and Art. It’s a Small World. Souvenir Buildings. Empire State Building Lobby. New New York 3: Multiples: Small Civic Works. “Paws For Design” Canine Couture and Doggie Decor


Retail Stores and Restaurants

Apple Store, New York, NY

Awards: Society of Environmental Graphic Design Merit AwardAIA NY City Merit Award for Architecture Business Week/Architectural Record Award AIA NY State Excellence in Design Award AIA San Francisco Award AIA Pittsburgh Silver Medal for Architectural Design AIA Pittsburgh Citation of Merit for Architectural Detailing The Chicago Athenaeum American Architecture Award National Society of American Registered Architects Design Award Society of American Registered Architects NY Council Design Award Contract Interiors Award, Retail NASFM Award of Special Merit for Outstanding Store Fixture NASFM Grand Prize for New or Remodeled Hardline Specialty Store Gold Award in Industrial Design Excellence, The Idea Awards Visual Merchandising and Store Design New or Remodeled Hardline Specialty Visual Merchandising + Store Design, New York Store of the Year

Books: Cuito, Aurora. New York Minimalism. New York: Harper Collins.Magazines: Architectural Record, Time Out New York, Visual Merchandising & Store Design,

Glass Magazine, Metropolitan Home, Retail Traffi, SEGDdesign, and OcculusNewspapers:The New York Times

Davis & Warshow Showroom, New York, NY

Awards: Society of American Registered Architects, CA Council Design AwardInterior Design Best of Year, Merit Awards

Magazine: Interior DesignNewspapers:The New York Times

Tracy Reese, New York, NY

Awards: National Society of American Registered Architects Design AwardSociety of American Registered Architects, CA Council Design Award Society of American Registered Architects, NY Council Design Award

Magazines: Contract lighting, Factio-Magazine, Vogue; Women’s Wear Daily, US Weekly,Life and Style, Elle Decor, WGSN, New York Magazine, Time Out

Newspapers: The New York Times

Restoration Hardware, New York, NY

Awards: Society of American Registered Architects, NY Council Design AwardNewspapers: The New York Times

Westin Ottawa Hotel, Ottawa, ON, Canada

Awards: Society of American Registered Architects, CA Design AwardSociety of American Registered Architects, National Design Award

Newspapers:Lodging News

Columbus Circle Wines, New York, NY

Awards: National Society of American Registered Architects Design Award

Coca-Cola Fifth Avenue, New York, NY

Awards: NY State Association of Architects, AIA Design Awards, Honorable MentionSociety of American Registered Architects, NY Council Design Award

Books: Stores, Retail Display and Design; World Space DesignMagazines: Stores, Retail Display and Design; Blueprints, The Journal of the National

Building Museum; Design & Build New York; World Space Design; Oculus Visual Merchandising & Store Design, Architectural Record Lighting; Journey Pronto US Retail & Trend Monitor; Designer's Journal; Interiors; Display & Design Ideas.

Newspapers:The New York Times, The New York Post, The Daily News, Real Estate Weekly,and Gannett Suburban Newspapers

Yves Saint Laurent Boutiques, New York, NY

Awards: Excellence in Storefront Design Award for the Yves Saint Laurent of America Boutiques,Friends of the Upper East Side Historic District

Magazines: Store Planning & Design ReviewNewspapers: Women's Wear Daily

The Emerald Planet, New York, NY

Awards: National Society of American Registered Architects Design AwardNew York State Association of Architects, AIA Design Awards International Interior Design Association IIDA Design Award Society of American Registered Architects, NY Council Design Award ISP/VM & SD Store Interiors Design Award - Restaurant Category

Magazines: Retail Reporting Corp., Interior Design, New York Magazine, Crain’s New York Business, AIA News, Visual Merchandising & Store Design, Restaurants USA, Contract Design,Shopping Center World, Restaurants USA, and Contract Design


New World Coffee, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania

Awards: 525 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY:Society of American Registered Architects, NY Council Design Award Riverside Square Mall, Hackensack, NJ: Society of American Registered Architects, NY Council Design Award NASFM’s 25th Annual Retail Design Award SADI Design Award for New Specialty Store Design New York Society of Architects, Design Award ISP/VM&SD Store Interiors Design Award 449 Sixth Avenue, New York, NY: National Society of American Registered Architects Design Award ISP/VM&SD Store Interior Design Award Retail Store of the Year Design Award

Books: Great Store Design. Great Store Design 2. Interior DesignMagazines: Interiors, Urban Land, Oculus, Retail Store Image, Retail Image & Graphic Identity,

Visual Merchandising and Store Design, Shopping Center World, Food Arts Magazine, Chain Store Age Executive, and Food Retail Design & Display.

Newspapers:The New York Times and Women’s Wear Daily

Colours by Alexander Julian, Nationwide

Magazines: Display & Design Ideas; Store Planning & Design Review

New Balance North Jersey, Hackensack, NJ

Awards: Society of American Registered Architects, NY Council Design Award

Madison Avenue’s Better Baker, New York, NY

Magazines: New York Magazine

Institutional and Commercial

UVA Special Collection Library, Charlottesville, VA

Awards: Society of American Registered Architects, NY Council Design Award Society of American Registered Architects, CA Council Design Award Shutze Awards, Excellence in Traditional Design

Bronx County Hall of Justice, New York, NY

Awards: American Institute of Steel Construction, Merit Award

PS 149 Library, New York, NY

Awards: National Society of American Registered Architects Design AwardSociety of American Registered Architects, CA Council Design Award Magazine: Architecture, American Libraries, Contract, and School Library Journal.

Newspaper: The New York TimesExhibit: Architectural League: New York, 3: Multiples: Small Civic Works

Walker Zanger Showroom, New York, NY


Times Square Visitors Center, New York, NY

Awards: Society of American Registered Architects, NY Council Design AwardMagazines: New York Magazine, Great Store Design, Food Retail Design & Display,

Renovation Style, and OculusNewspapers: The New York Times, New York Post, Daily News, USA Today

The Record Sunday Edition

Shattuck Hammond Partners, Rockefeller Center, New York, NY

Awards: Society of American Registered Architects Design Award

American Symphony Orchestra League, New York, NY



Residential

Eastside Townhouse, New York, NY


East Side Residence, New York, NY

Awards: IIDA Lester Dundes Award for Residential DesignNational Society of American Registered Architects Design Award New York Home Book Design Excellence Award Society of American Registered Architects, NY Council Design Award Sub-Zero’s Kitchen Design Contest, North America Territory Winner

Books: New York Minimalism, Great American Kitchens 2: The Fine Art of Kitchen DesignMagazines: Remodeling, Array, and The Voice

Black Residence, New York, NY

Awards: Society of American Registered Architects, NY Council Design AwardSub-Zero & Wolf Kitchen Design Contest, Regional Territory Winner

Magazines: Kitchen featured in Subzero Advertising campaign

Williams/Henehan Residence, New York, NY

Awards: Society of American Registered Architects, NY Council Design AwardMagazines: American HomeStyle, HomeStyle Kitchen and Bath, and Old House Journal.

Idem. “Sink Central,” HomeStyle Kitchen and Bath Murray, Carolyn. “Shedding New Light on Old Kitchens,” Old House Journal

Zanger Residence, New York, NY

Awards: Qualified Remodeler Magazine Design Award, New York Home Book Design Excellence Award for Fireplace

Magazines: Sleek and Functional, New York Living, and Contemporary Stone Design.Westchester Marble and Granite (Advertisement), Contemporary Stone Design

“A Stone Showcase,” Contemporary Stone Design

Palladino Residence, New York, NY

Books: The Comfortable Home. For Your Home, Bedrooms

Havemeyer Residence, New York

Awards: National Society of American Registered Architects Design AwardSociety of American Registered Architects, NY Council Design Awards

Magazines: Metropolis

Holmes/Lipton Residence, New York, NY

Awards: Qualified Remodeler Master Design Award

Carey Residence, New York, NY

Magazines: Professional Builder & Remodeler

McGlone Residence, New York, NY

Books: Awards Journal, AIA NY ChapterMagazines: Sound & Image

Hoffman Residence, New York, NY

Books: Awards Journal, AIA NY Chapter

Wilson Residence, New York, NY

Awards: Qualified Remodeler Master Design AwardNY Home Book Design Excellence Award for Kitchen Design Construction

Magazines: Sound & VisionNewspapers: The New York Times

Thank You!

We look forward to hearing from you.

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