Design for Non-Profits
FIRM OVERVIEW Alexander Gorlin Architects is an award-winning firm that provides master planning and full architectural services to developers, institutions, and congregations to create and renovate affordable and supportive housing, schools, and religious facilities across the country. Our practice is founded on the belief that excellent design should be applied to all realms of society. We believe in rigorous analysis, synthesis and creativity at every level. Our designs are clean, modern, sophisticated and energyefficient. Clients can expect thorough research, intensive design development, and responsive solutions to their needs. Our work has received numerous accolades, most recently for El Borinquen Residence which garnered the National Housing Award from the American Institute of Architects and Downstate Project of the Year Award from the New York State Association for Affordable Housing. They have also been extensively published in Metropolis, Architectural Record, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal.
EL BORINQUEN RESIDENCE 95,000 SF of supportive housing providing 124 units in The Bronx. Client: Comunilife Awards: AIA National Housing Award. NYSAFAH’s Downstate Project of the Year.
El Borinquen Residence
El Borinquen Residence
THE JENNINGS 56,000 SF of supportive housing providing 42 family-sized apartments in The Bronx. Client: New Destiny Housing Awards: AIA New York State SARA New York Award Architectizer A+ Award Interior Design NYCxDesign Award
The Jennings Supportive Housing
1191 BOSTON ROAD 100,000 SF of supportive housing providing150 studios in The Bronx. Client: Breaking Ground Awards: AIA New York State SARA New York Award Interior Design NYCxDesign Award
The Jennings Boston Road Supportive Housing
MOTT HAVEN PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS Masterplan and architectural design of a 300,000 SF campus of four high schools in collaboration with Perkins Eastman. Client: NYC School Construction Authority
Mott Haven School Campus
THE IDEAL SCHOOL Test fits and adaptive reuse of former office space in the Financial District into a new 50,000 SF K-12 school across five storeys.
The IDEAL School
TEMPLE BETH EL OF NORTHERN WESTCHESTER Renovation of a Louis Kahn-designed synagogue in Chappaqua, plus a new educational additional.
Temple Beth El of Northern Westchester
Temple Beth El of Northern Westchester
ST. PETER’S CHURCH Renovation of the unused basement of an historic church in Lower Manhattan into offices, conference room, and classrooms.
St. Peter’s Church Renovation
NEW CHURCH SWEDENBORGIAN Roof repair and restoration of ornate architectural detailing brought this Greek Revival church in Kips Bay back to life after years of closure.
New Church Swedenborgian
NORTH SHORE HEBREW ACADEMY Multi-purpose auditorium and Sanctuary addition to a synagogue on Long Island.
North Sroe Hebrew Academy
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