Mertz gilmore foundation

info Murphy Burnham and Buttrick Architects

Type of project I Gut renovation of a historic townhouse for use as office space and event space for a non-profit organization

Where I New York City Construction I 2017-2018 description While working with MBB Architects, I managed the design and construction of a historic townhouse gut-renovation for the Mertz Gilmore Foundation. The townhouse renovation includes a new wheelchair-accessible entry at street level, an upgraded garden/ outdoor event space, one tenant office floor, 3 floors housing various office departments and a reception/event space.

My role I Project management. Concept design, Landmarks Preservation Commission approval, development of SD, DD, CD, bid set and construction sets, DOB filings, coordination of consultant work & construction administration.

This project presented a few challenges, including the seamless and integration of a new wheelchair lift in the front yard of the landmarked townhouse entry.