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Read “House Tech” by Dare Brawley. 4/6 of the e-Flux, Inc. Architecture and MSCDP editorial series, “Spatial Computing” edited by GSAPP’s Laura Kurgan and Adam Vosburgh. https://lnkd.in/ew2gAZkX 

WXY is proud to have been recognized by AZURE Media at the 2024 AZ Awards! The Palaver Bench received the People's Choice for 'Single-Piece Furniture', and RISE Up in the Rockaways won for 'Environmental Leadership'. These awards celebrate our commitment to fostering community dialogue and advancing environmental resilience. Thank you, Azure, for recognizing our dedication on this inspiring night. Learn more about our project awards here: Palaver bench: The Palaver Bench - AZ Awards | AZ Awards (azuremagazine.com) RISE UP: AZ Awards 2024 Winner: RISE UP | AZ Awards (azuremagazine.com)

I was delighted to give a tour of the Meatpacking District to the Midosiju Boulevard redesign team from Osaka City alongside Claire Weisz from WXY architecture + urban design. It was invigorating to talk about New York City, and be able to point to all that's happening in the district, from innovative streetscapes to distinct retail offerings. Osaka City is creating "people-centered streets," and so were visiting communities that have improved the pedestrian experience. Over the last several years, the Meatpacking District Management Association has taken a series of strategic steps to better orient our district towards pedestrians. Through our Western Gateway Vision Plan, we're transforming the streetscape again, having opened a new plaza last year and preparing for another transformative project this fall, too. Come for a visit and see for yourself! #MeatpackingDistrict #NYC #Placemaking #tour #Manhattan #urbanplanning #OsakaCity

So thrilled with the energy and enthusiasm around the Boston Planning & Development Agency's Beacon Park Yard Regional Framework Plan. Earlier this week, community members joined us in building out bold, innovative ideas for this unique site of 100+ acres! Amazing work by the Boston Planning Dept. and WXY architecture + urban design teams for bringing this interactive tool to life. Learn more about the plan here: https://lnkd.in/gFZjmCQe

Our June outing to Governors Island was the perfect way to kick off the summer! It was a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the sunshine, reconnect with nature, and strengthen our team bonds outside the studio. Looking forward to July's outing! Photo credit: Katherine Hui

Thank you to AIA Dallas for welcoming me as a guest editor to write for the Process Department about Dignity in the Design process. The first article features Claire Weisz, founding principal of WXY architecture + urban design and the Arverne East Multi-Purpose Building in Far Rockaway, Queens, NY. Links below: Series Preamble: https://lnkd.in/girr8j8i Article #1: https://lnkd.in/gCp9xHFp Thank you to: Claire Weisz (for going first and working with her team to serve the community of Far Rockaway) Ella Erwin (for answering all of my emails, questions and overall coordination) Lauren Neefe (for reading my drafts, challenging me to edit, and always understanding the throughline) AND Pat Bosch (for understanding 😊) #dignity in the #designprocess

📣 Exciting News! 📣 We're thrilled to announce that WXY Studio has been recognized in Architizer’s annual list of the 100 best architecture and design firms in the United States! 🎉 A huge thank you to our incredible team and partners, and to Architizer for this honor. Check out some of our key projects, including the Brooklyn Navy Yard Master Plan and the Rebuild by Design initiative, and see how we're shaping the future of architecture and design! #WXY #Architecture #UrbanDesign #Architizer #Top100 https://lnkd.in/grESjE48

This past week marked some great milestones in our public realm portfolio. 🍽️ Congresswomen Grace Meng announced $2M grant for resturants in district 16 to participate in NYC’s outdoor dining program! Shout out to Sonia Guior Steven Picker Nicholas Pettinati, RLA WXY architecture + urban design and teams at NYC Department of Small Business Services New York City Department of Transportation for their months long work to launch this program. #DiningOutNYC 🧱The tireless team at NYC Department of Buildings announced progress made in the past year to #GetShedsDown including the development of new scaffolding designs and research that will inform ways to reform LL11. City Council also took an important step on hearing package of bills that will give DOB new tools for sidewalk shed enforcement. We all agree public safety is first, but blight caused by long standing sheds should not be the norm in NYC. Stay tuned for more progress on this effort 2nd half of this year! #RealmofPossibility #DiningOutNYG #GetShedsDown

Are you passionate about urban planning and design? Do you have strong Python skills and experience in mapping software? Join our award-winning, multi-disciplinary team at WXY architecture + urban design! We're looking for an Urban Analyst to support a wide range of design projects, including school boundary modeling, demographic analysis, zoning, master planning, community engagement, economic development, resiliency, and mobility studies. Interested? Read the full job description here: https://wxystudio.com/jobs and email your application to Ally Munsell, Director of Human Resources & Operations, at ally@wxystudio.com. #JobOpening #WXYStudio #JoinOurTeam #HiringNow

In 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that nearly half of health workers said they felt burned out. In an effort to support the wellness of our staff, NYC Health + Hospitals has completed 20 new wellness rooms where staff can decompress during the workday. The million-dollar project, funded primarily by philanthropic dollars, was designed by WXY Studio and took two years to complete. The newly renovated lounges include high quality furniture, soothing lighting elements, artificial plants, aesthetic enhancements such as wall graphics and decals, and works from the health system’s art collection. The wellness rooms provide a centralized location for wellness programming, where staff can socialize and connect with colleagues, engage in peer support, learn more about internal and external wellness resources, participate in wellness events, and connect to their own concrete needs. https://on.nyc.gov/3RGoI9u