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05/28/2026

How can economic activities co-exist with community and environmental needs on the crowded Manhattan waterfront? The terminals at Piers 92 and 88 are the last survivors of New York’s once thriving commercial ship travel industry. They are in dire need of replacement and modernization. Building on New York City’s master plan for the piers, Dattner Architects has proposed a solution that creates a new resilient cruise terminal, clean, all-electric piers, better traffic and passenger flow, and the ability to welcome the world’s largest cruise ships. It also provides greatly improved public access, more parkland, and better continuity of the Hudson River Park Esplanade and bike path. A streamlined, multi-level design with roof top gardens reduces the terminal’s footprint on the narrow site between the west side highway and the river. The new piers will strengthen an important city industry, while maximizing marine habitat and public open space.

05/26/2026

The Cypress Hills Local Development Cooperation()(CHLDC) Community Center is the third of ten Dattner Architects’ projects recognized in the Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation’s (.nyc) Built by Women 2026: New York City exhibition.

Designed by Dattner Architects, the CHLDC Community Center created a civic anchor for a long-standing community organization, bringing educational, recreational, social service, wraparound services, and economic development programs together under one roof.

Consolidating programs that were previously distributed across multiple storefront locations, the center provides a welcoming and flexible hub for neighborhood gathering, support, and connection. A double-height lobby and amphitheater form the heart of the space, supporting informal interaction, public forums, performances, and community events.

The community center is located within Chestnut Commons, a 14-story Passive House mixed-use building also designed by Dattner Architects. Together, the building and community center support a broader vision for affordable housing, community resources, and neighborhood resilience.

Dattner Architects’ project leadership included Project Manager Mia Lee and Project Architect Kristy Phillips.

The CHLDC Community Center reflects the role of women’s leadership in shaping community-centered architecture that advances equity, access, and long-term neighborhood investment.

Photography by Chris Cooper ()

Read more at the link in bio.

05/14/2026

34 Street–Hudson Yards Subway Station has been selected as one of ten Dattner Architects’ projects included in the Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation (.nyc ) Built by Women 2026: New York City exhibition

Designed by Dattner Architects, the station was a key part of the Extension of the 7 Line Subway, which was a catalyst for the development of Hudson Yards; the station creates a vital connection to the Javits Center, Hudson River Park, and Manhattan’s Far West Side.

The project was shaped by women leaders across architecture, transit, engineering, landscape, public art, and development, including Dattner Architects’ Beth Greenberg, Partner and Lead Station Architect.

This essential piece of New York City infrastructure is recognized as part of Built by Women, celebrating the women whose leadership continues to shape the city’s public realm.

Read more about the project at the link in our bio.

05/07/2026

425 Grand Concourse is featured in the Leading Green Public Projects 2025 report by the Mayor’s Office of Environmental Coordination and NYC Capital Green Building Program.

“As New Yorkers, we are so fortunate to live in a city that invests in sustainable, resilient, and elegant buildings… Dattner Architects is honored to be included in this body of work.”— John Woelfling, FAIA, LEED AP, CPHT, Partner, Dattner Architects

Designed by Architects, the 26-story, 300,000 SF mixed-use development brings 277 affordable homes to the Bronx, alongside a medical facility, supermarket, community support space, and a student services center for CUNY Hostos.

As one of the largest Passive House-certified projects in North America to date, 425 Grand Concourse demonstrates how affordable housing can advance environmental performance, resident wellness, and climate resilience. The project achieved PHIUS+ 2018 CORE certification, with up to 70% less energy use, a predicted site EUI of 22.1 kBTU/SF/year, and more than 30% indoor water use reduction.

Thank you to the Mayor’s Office of Environmental Coordination and the NYC Capital Green Building Program for recognizing this project and its contribution to a more sustainable, equitable New York City.

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Click the link in our bio to read the full report!

05/05/2026

Ten Dattner Architects’ projects have been selected for inclusion in the Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation (.nyc) Built by Women 2026: New York City map.

Built by Women is a juried mapping initiative that highlights the significant contributions of women across the building industries, including architects, landscape architects, engineers, developers, and contractors. Through this program, BWAF creates national visibility for the breadth and impact of women’s work shaping our built environment today.

The 2026 map, highlights innovative, women-led and women-driven projects that are redefining the landscape of all five boroughs of New York City.

Dattner Architects’ selected projects span public infrastructure, transportation, affordable and supportive housing, education, open space, and community facilities; our office and this recognition illuminates the essential contributions of women in leadership and collaborative roles, and the ways our work advances design excellence, equity, and impact.

Explore the full list of selected projects: https://bwaf.org/built-by-women

04/24/2026

Since we signed onto the 2030 challenge 12 years ago, we have updated our internal reporting form to track data across a broad range of sustainability metrics. In addition to energy consumption, we now track embodied carbon, healthy materials, design of disassembly, biophilia, community engagement, and post-occupancy engagement. All of this data collection helps to inform our practice and ensures that we continue to treat sustainability as a holistic design driver. Can’t wait to see what 2026 brings!

Photos by Pavel Bendov (slide 1), Vanni Archive Architectural Photography (slide 2), Ari Burling .burling (slide 3), Chris Cooper (slides 4, 5, 8), Patrick McAffrey (slide 6), & Albert Vecerka (slide 7)

04/22/2026

Celebrating Earth Day with the fifth installment of our Sustainability in Architecture series, Sustainability in Architecture: Education. In this conversation, Daniel Heuberger, Partner; John Woelfling, Partner; Mia Lee, Associate Principal; and Shefali Sanghvi, Director of Sustainability & Associate Principal, reflect on Dattner Architects’ past, present, and future sustainable design work in New York City schools and educational environments.

Daniel Heuberger and John Woelfling begin by looking back at the simultaneous development of PS 276 Battery Park City School and the Battery Park City Parks Conservancy Maintenance Facility, a unique moment that allowed Dattner to help the NYCSCA and the Battery Park City Authority align their design guidelines with national sustainability standards. PS 276 also marked a major milestone as the first NYCSCA project to incorporate the Green Schools Guide, a LEED-equivalent framework originally developed by Dattner Architects for New York City public schools and now adopted as an SCA standard.

Mia Lee then shares insights into Shefa School, one of Dattner Architects’ recently completed adaptive reuse projects. Designed as an independent day school for students with language-based learning disabilities, the project shows how sustainability can be meaningfully integrated within an existing building, from material choices to the reworking of form, while transforming overlooked spaces into vibrant environments for learning and community.

Finally, Shefali Sanghvi looks ahead to the future of sustainable design in education. From ongoing work at the Science Park and Research Campus Kips Bay (SPARC), with its focus on circularity, biogenic materials, and deep energy reductions, to the ambition of bringing Passive House standards to New York City public schools, this conversation reflects Dattner Architects’ continued commitment to shaping more sustainable and equitable educational environments.

04/15/2026

In homage to the historic sanctuary of St. James Episcopal Church, the Gothic arches of St. James Terrace respectfully integrate Dattner Architects’ new affordable housing building adjacent to the existing landmark church.

The Landmarks Preservation Commission approved St. James Terrace provides 105 units of affordable housing, as well as integrated health services, vocational training, and resources to the surrounding Bronx community. The new building and site design replace a parking lot, creating new ways to view and access the historic buildings while providing much-needed housing and new services to the Fordham community.

Thank you to our clients at Concern Housing and Duvernay + Brooks for this opportunity.

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04/07/2026

Alafia’s Maintenance Hub, designed by Dattner Architects, is an operationally flexible facility for centralized trash & recycling collection. Beyond consolidating facility waste streams, the building also houses an in-vessel composter for processing organic materials. The Maintenance Hub’s ability to process biowaste creates a closed loop system within the Alafia campus; the compost generated by the hub will be usable on site.

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