Portfolio Archive - Jack L. Gordon Architects

PS-85Q The Judge Charles Vallone School New Annex

January 1, 2025

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1737142192566{margin-top: -120px !important;padding-top: 280px !important;padding-bottom: 230px !important;background-image: url(https://jlgordon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PS85-Banner.jpg?id=7359) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}" el_class="project-banner-section"][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=".vc_custom_1737142202438{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] PS-85Q New School Annex [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid" css=".vc_custom_1732050781404{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text el_class=".inner_firm_page_2nd_last_section_text_code" css=".vc_custom_1738700712247{margin-right: 50px !important;margin-left: 50px !important;}"] JLGA's design for the PS-85Q New School Annex in Queens, NY, a 68,000 sq.ft. freestanding facility, aims to provide an innovative, sustainable learning environment for over 400 students. The building includes classrooms for Pre-K through grade 5, a cafeteria, and a gym-auditorium, all tailored to enhance both educational function and student experience. The design emphasizes a bright, welcoming interior with vibrant finishes and a striking mural in the entry lobby, reinforcing the facility’s purpose while fostering school spirit. Sustainability was a core focus of the project, with the goal of making the annex the most energy-efficient school in Queens. Working closely with the NYC School Construction Authority, JLGA implemented a range of energy-saving strategies, including a high-performance building envelope, optimized HVAC systems, and cutting-edge photovoltaic panels on the roof, expected to supply up to 50% of the building's energy. The design also prioritizes carbon reduction, using advanced materials and systems to minimize energy consumption and embodied carbon, positioning the project as a model of environmental responsibility. The building’s four-story design is a careful response to the site’s urban context, with a division between a teaching wing and a public-space wing that maximizes functionality and flexibility. Cost efficiency remained a key consideration, with only a slight increase in construction costs to accommodate advanced insulation and mechanical systems for energy efficiency. The PS-85Q Annex not only meets the educational needs of the community but also sets a new benchmark for sustainable school architecture, blending innovative design with a commitment to a carbon-neutral future. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid"][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text] Location Queens, NY Completion 2024 Size 68,000 sq. ft. Client NYC School Construction Authority [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column...

The Wang Pavilion

by Jack Gordon

January 1, 2025

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1732045321637{margin-top: -120px !important;padding-top: 280px !important;padding-bottom: 230px !important;background-image: url(https://jlgordon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Wang-Pavilion-BANNER.jpg?id=6765) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}" el_class="project-banner-section"][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=".vc_custom_1731692383022{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] The Wang Pavilion [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid" css=".vc_custom_1732050781404{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text el_class=".inner_firm_page_2nd_last_section_text_code" css=".vc_custom_1738080666859{margin-right: 50px !important;margin-left: 50px !important;}"] Since its opening in 1999, Alfred Lerner Hall has been a cornerstone of student life at Columbia University, serving both undergraduate and graduate students. This versatile student center accommodates a wide range of activities, from dining and socializing to campus business and diverse student events, with its mix of open and enclosed spaces. The facility continually adapts to meet the evolving needs of the student community. Accordingly, Jack L. Gordon Architects was commissioned to create the Walter and Shirley Wang Pavilion - a dedicated undergraduate facility focused on the arts - by incorporating two existing volumes, Room B60, an assembly space containing a DJ booth, underused bar, and adjoining restrooms, and Room 107, a balcony overlooking B60. Jack L. Gordon Architects completely transformed the 4,932 sq. ft., two-story space to support a variety of artistic disciplines and formats, including stage-based performances for audiences, group-based artistic activities, and formal gatherings. To make the facility possible, the new architectural scheme resolved such existing obstacles as limited ceiling height, an inconveniently located stair, and inadequate acoustics and lighting. As a result, the Wang Pavilion can now be configured for rowed seating, standing room, banquet setups, recitals, classroom tables, and conference tables. Students entering the Wang Pavilion find themselves in a bold, dynamic and contemporary environment where the new stair discreetly flanks the new stage in the double-height section of the lower level. In this carefully coordinated interior, every detail contributes to the overall effect. Perforated metal panels with color-changing LED backlighting add a dynamic element to the intimate lighting design, three-dimensional acoustical wall panels and microperforated wood ceilings enhance the acoustics...

Novogratz Center For Athletics

by Jack Gordon

January 1, 2025

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1732073286008{margin-top: -120px !important;padding-top: 280px !important;padding-bottom: 230px !important;background-image: url(https://jlgordon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Novogratz-BANNER-1.jpg?id=6819) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}" el_class="project-banner-section"][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=".vc_custom_1731692383022{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] Novogratz Center for Athletics [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid" css=".vc_custom_1732050781404{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text el_class=".inner_firm_page_2nd_last_section_text_code" css=".vc_custom_1735658862919{margin-right: 50px !important;margin-left: 50px !important;}"] JLGA’s award-winning design for the 30,000 sq. ft. athletic center at Poly Prep Country Day School redefines the concept of athletic facilities, seamlessly blending the new structure with the existing gymnasium while establishing a strong visual dialogue with the surrounding fields and campus green. The façade’s expansive transparency frames sweeping views, fostering a sense of openness that connects the building to its environment. Bold and sculptural, the design plays with broad planes and asymmetric angles to create a striking presence. The athletic center honors Poly Prep’s storied 100-year history, while embodying the school’s commitment to innovation and forward-thinking excellence. With facilities that reflect the caliber of Poly Prep’s athletic programs, the center stands as a testament to both tradition and progress. The comprehensive program includes a reconfigurable full-court gym, an 11,000 sq. ft. wrestling area, a 12,500 sq. ft. squash center featuring six international courts, including two all-glass competition courts, along with concessions, locker rooms, staff offices, and a spectator mezzanine. The Novogratz Center’s design maximizes transparency through strategically placed glass, creating a dynamic focal point at the heart of campus life. This contemporary architectural statement not only invites participation and engagement with its athletics but also harmoniously connects the building to the existing gymnasium and the broader campus context, marking a bold, new chapter in Poly Prep’s legacy. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="64px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid"][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text] Location Brooklyn, NY Completion 2016 Area 30,000 sq. ft. Client Poly Prep Country Day School [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text] Recognition Winner: Award of Merit, Institutional, AIA Brooklyn + Queens Design Awards Winner: Award of Merit, Society of American Registered Architects NY Design Awards Winner: Outstanding Project Award, Learning by Design Magazine [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid"][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="64px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=".vc_custom_1732557522691{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Related [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space...

Surgical Training Center

by Jack Gordon

January 1, 2025

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1732073188866{margin-top: -120px !important;padding-top: 280px !important;padding-bottom: 230px !important;background-image: url(https://jlgordon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Smilow-BANNER-1.jpg?id=6818) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}" el_class="project-banner-section"][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=".vc_custom_1731692383022{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] Surgical Training Center [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid" css=".vc_custom_1732050781404{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text el_class=".inner_firm_page_2nd_last_section_text_code" css=".vc_custom_1734724888689{margin-right: 50px !important;margin-left: 50px !important;}"] In response to the devastation caused by Super Storm Sandy, JLGA revitalized 30,000 sq. ft. of basement and mezzanine space at a prominent NYC medical school, transforming it into a cutting-edge Surgical Training Center. This versatile facility features a 44-seat lecture hall, a 1,500 sq. ft. cadaveric dissection lab, and a viewing window enhanced with advanced A/V systems, allowing surgeons-in-training to observe live surgical demonstrations. Designed for adaptability, the center serves as a seminar room, distance learning space, or teleconference hub. Additional amenities include a 1,800 sq. ft. research core, lobby with reception, lounge, pantry, morgue, and a Cryo-EM Microscopy Suite. The design thoughtfully addresses the challenge of limited natural light, incorporating bright lighting and a warm color palette in public areas, while research spaces feature cool tones and metallic finishes. Overcoming the constraints of low ceilings and structural limitations, JLGA removed obstructive walls and columns to create open, flexible spaces. After replacing storm-damaged mechanical systems, the team implemented flood mitigation strategies to future-proof the center against potential flooding. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="64px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid"][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text] Location New York, NY Completion 2018 Area 30,000 sq. ft. Client Leading NYC Medical School [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text] Recognition Winner: 2021 Outstanding Design, Healthcare Facilities/Teaching Hospitals, American School & University [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid"][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="64px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=".vc_custom_1732557892663{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] Related [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="64px"][edgtf_portfolio_list image_size="full" show_load_more="no" order_by="title" order="ASC" number="3" columns="3" filter="no"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row] ...

McManus Park Entrance Pavilion

by Jack Gordon

January 1, 2025

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1732051298219{margin-top: -120px !important;padding-top: 280px !important;padding-bottom: 230px !important;background-image: url(https://jlgordon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/McManus-Pavilion-BANNER.jpg?id=6786) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}" el_class="project-banner-section"][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=".vc_custom_1731692383022{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] McManus Park Entrance Pavilion [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid" css=".vc_custom_1732050781404{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text el_class=".inner_firm_page_2nd_last_section_text_code" css=".vc_custom_1738082306899{margin-right: 50px !important;margin-left: 50px !important;}"] JLGA designed a new entrance pavilion and welcome station for one of NYC’s premier green recreation spaces, the newly dedicated Jack McManus Field and Park on Roosevelt Island. The now ADA-accessible, sustainably designed, and energy-efficient building serves as a public welcome station, concession stand, and park storage. JLGA’s design strategy focused on two core challenges: salvage and transform an outdated, irregularly shaped existing structure into a more integrated, sustainable, and welcoming presence—and create a recognizable and accessible principal entrance that unifies and readily identifies this recreational greenspace to the community. The sloped green roof, a focal point of an array of sustainable design strategies implemented, employs an extensive vegetation system that supports and sustains all-seasons growth. The vegetation helps manage storm water, mitigate air pollution, provide wildlife habitat, foster biodiversity, and reduce urban heat island effects. Our design strategy leveraged the structure’s atypical footprint to express an artful, unique form for this public building that features an asymmetrical green roof. Designed as an independent structure able to support its plant loads, the 2,000 sq. ft. roof tips upward like a bird’s wing, creating a strong aesthetic gesture visible to surrounding area, emphasizing the site’s natural landscape, and visually connecting to the green field and park. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid" css=".vc_custom_1732050781404{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_empty_space height="75px"][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="75px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid" css=".vc_custom_1732050814061{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid" css=".vc_custom_1732050821431{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid" css=".vc_custom_1732050781404{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_empty_space height="75px"][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="75px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid" css=".vc_custom_1732050814061{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Exterior Moments [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width="3/4"][edgtf_advanced_carousel custom_link_target="_self" navigation="yes" images="6796,6797,6798,6799" image_size="medium"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="64px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid"][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text] Location Roosevelt Island, NY Completion 2021 Area 1,600 sq.ft. Client Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid"][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="64px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=".vc_custom_1732557469797{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px...

McMahon Fitness Center

by Jack Gordon

January 1, 2025

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1732570645682{margin-top: -120px !important;padding-top: 280px !important;padding-bottom: 230px !important;background-image: url(https://jlgordon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/McMahon-BANNER2.jpg?id=7158) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}" el_class="project-banner-section"][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=".vc_custom_1731692383022{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] McMahon Fitness Center [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid" css=".vc_custom_1732050781404{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text el_class=".inner_firm_page_2nd_last_section_text_code" css=".vc_custom_1734709462732{margin-right: 50px !important;margin-left: 50px !important;}"] JLGA collaborated with Fordham University to transform a former office suite in McMahon Hall into a dynamic 5,000 sq. ft. fitness center for students and faculty. The center includes dedicated areas for cardio and weight training, along with fitness studios for yoga, dance, and spinning. Additional renovations feature a conference room, locker facilities, and a reconfiguration of the security, reception, and entry areas, alongside upgraded mechanical systems. To address the space’s tight dimensions and low ceiling heights, JLGA employed strategic mirrors and a light color palette, visually expanding the interior and enhancing its openness. The redesign also revitalizes the building’s exterior with expansive glass elements that punctuate the previously solid brick façade. This not only floods the interior with natural light but also highlights the center’s activity, attracting attention from passersby. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid" css=".vc_custom_1732050814061{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Untapping Potential in Underutilized Spaces [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width="3/4"][edgtf_advanced_carousel custom_link_target="_self" navigation="yes" images="7157,7144,7142,7143,7145" image_size="medium"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid" css=".vc_custom_1732050821431{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid"][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text] Location New York, NY Completion 2022 Area 5,000 sq. ft. Client Fordham University [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid"][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="64px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=".vc_custom_1732557974614{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}"][vc_column_inner css=".vc_custom_1732473564463{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}"][vc_column_text] Related [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="64px"][edgtf_portfolio_list image_size="full" show_load_more="no" order_by="title" order="ASC" number="3" columns="3" filter="no"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row] ...

Cyclotron and Radiochemistry Lab

by Jack Gordon

January 1, 2025

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1732307763649{margin-top: -120px !important;padding-top: 280px !important;padding-bottom: 230px !important;background-image: url(https://jlgordon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Cyclotron-BANNER.jpg?id=7065) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}" el_class="project-banner-section"][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=".vc_custom_1731692383022{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] Cyclotron and Radiochemistry Lab [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid" css=".vc_custom_1732050781404{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text el_class=".inner_firm_page_2nd_last_section_text_code" css=".vc_custom_1734708747356{margin-right: 50px !important;margin-left: 50px !important;}"] To support a premier NYC research hospital’s commitment to advancing education, research, and technology, JLGA designed a cutting-edge 12,000 sq. ft. Cyclotron and Radiochemistry Laboratory for its Department of Radiology. Spanning three floors, the facility incorporates a new mechanical shaft and a rooftop penthouse to enhance infrastructure. The design presented numerous challenges, including the integration of departments, flood mitigation, and coordination with existing medical equipment. Extensive collaboration with regulatory agencies such as DOT, ConEd, DOH, DEC, FDNY, and DOB ensured smooth approvals. This sophisticated facility will complement the hospital's newly installed MRI-PET scanner, facilitating innovative clinical treatments. Beyond its clinical functions, the particle accelerator produces radio-pharmaceutical isotopes, supporting research needs and positioning the hospital to meet the evolving demands of both clinical care and scientific discovery. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid" css=".vc_custom_1732050814061{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Thorough planning ensures uninterrupted functioning of critical facilities during construction [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width="3/4"][edgtf_advanced_carousel custom_link_target="_self" navigation="yes" images="7052,7053,7051,7066" image_size="medium"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid" css=".vc_custom_1732050821431{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="64px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid"][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text] Location New York, NY Completion 2017 Area 12,000 sq. ft. Client Leading NYC Research Hospital [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid"][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="64px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=".vc_custom_1732557256858{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] Related [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="64px"][edgtf_portfolio_list image_size="full" show_load_more="no" order_by="title" order="ASC" number="3" columns="3" filter="no"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

Brooklyn Cyclones Ballpark

by Jack Gordon

January 1, 2025

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1732308502583{margin-top: -120px !important;padding-top: 280px !important;padding-bottom: 230px !important;background-image: url(https://jlgordon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Brooklyn-Cyclones-BANNER.jpg?id=7069) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}" el_class="project-banner-section"][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=".vc_custom_1731692383022{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] Brooklyn Cyclones Ballpark [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid" css=".vc_custom_1732050781404{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text el_class=".inner_firm_page_2nd_last_section_text_code" css=".vc_custom_1734640048033{margin-right: 50px !important;margin-left: 50px !important;}"] Once the heart of American amusement, Coney Island is undergoing a renaissance with the creation of Maimonides Park (formerly KeySpan Park), designed by JLGA. Located on the site of the former Steeplechase Amusement Park and next to the iconic Parachute Jump tower, this stadium serves as the home for a Minor League Single-A baseball team affiliated with the New York Mets. Completed in time for the 2001 season, the stadium includes seating for 6,500, luxury suites, food services, retail concessions, and more, transforming the site into a state-of-the-art sports and entertainment venue. JLGA’s design bridges Surf Avenue and the Riegelmann Boardwalk, offering a contemporary facility that honors Coney Island’s cultural heritage while opening doors to future commercial development. The stadium is equipped for baseball games, concerts, and various events, with features such as 12 luxury suites, locker rooms, press boxes, and ample parking for 1,240 vehicles. Maimonides Park excels in balancing modern amenities with respect for its surroundings. It preserves neighborhood harmony by maintaining public access to the beach, boardwalk, and Steeplechase Pier, and strengthens the connection to the historic Parachute Jump. This thoughtfully designed venue not only elevates the community but also attracts private investment, reinvigorating the waterfront just minutes from millions of people. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid"][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text] Location Brooklyn, NY Completion 2001 Seating Capacity 7,500 Client Brooklyn Baseball Company The New York Mets NYC Economic Development Corp. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text] Recognition Winner: Building Brooklyn Award, Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Winner: Accessibility Award, The Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association Winner: Best New Minor League Stadium, Baseball-Parks.com Winner: Best Baseball Park, Baseball-Parks.com Finalist: Architectural Record Awards, Business Week [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid"][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="64px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=".vc_custom_1732628608957{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] Related [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="64px"][edgtf_portfolio_list image_size="full" show_load_more="no" order_by="title" order="ASC" number="3" columns="3" filter="no"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

Hospital Lobby and Annex

by Jack Gordon

January 1, 2025

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1732058868724{margin-top: -120px !important;padding-top: 280px !important;padding-bottom: 230px !important;background-image: url(https://jlgordon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Mt-Sinai-Brooklyn-BANNER.jpg?id=6801) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}" el_class="project-banner-section"][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=".vc_custom_1731692383022{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] Hospital Lobby and Annex [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid" css=".vc_custom_1732050781404{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text el_class=".inner_firm_page_2nd_last_section_text_code" css=".vc_custom_1735660164838{margin-right: 50px !important;margin-left: 50px !important;border-right-width: 50px !important;border-left-width: 50px !important;}"] JLGA partnered with Mount Sinai Health System to revitalize the public spaces of its Brooklyn hospital, transforming the ground floor into a welcoming, modern hub for patients and visitors. The redesign encompassed key areas including the lobby, elevators, stairs, restrooms, conference room, emergency command center, and corridors. At the heart of the transformation, JLGA leveled two existing lobbies on the ground and lower levels, creating an elegant annex that seamlessly links the newly expanded, ADA-compliant lobby to the hospital's inpatient and outpatient facilities. This thoughtful intervention enhances the flow of the space and elevates the patient experience. To further establish a bold, contemporary presence, branded signage was introduced along with a canopied, illuminated entrance, enhancing visibility and offering a sense of security and modernity. The result is a bright, inviting Mount Sinai presence that resonates with the Brooklyn community, inspiring confidence and encouraging residents to seek essential healthcare services in this vital, underserved area. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid" css=".vc_custom_1732050814061{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Design to enhance the user experience - regardless of physical ability [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width="3/4"][edgtf_advanced_carousel custom_link_target="_self" navigation="yes" images="6810,6811" image_size="medium"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid" css=".vc_custom_1732050821431{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid"][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="64px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid"][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text] Location Brooklyn, NY Completion 2018 Area 6,150 sq. ft. Client Mount Sinai Health System [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid"][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="64px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=".vc_custom_1732557364804{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] Related [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="64px"][edgtf_portfolio_list image_size="full" show_load_more="no" order_by="title" order="ASC" number="3" columns="3" filter="no"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

Ambulatory Care Center

by Jack Gordon

January 1, 2025

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1732652953295{margin-top: -120px !important;padding-top: 280px !important;padding-bottom: 230px !important;background-image: url(https://jlgordon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Brighton-Beach-ACC-Banner-2.jpg?id=7211) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}" el_class="project-banner-section"][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=".vc_custom_1731692383022{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] Ambulatory Care Center [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid" css=".vc_custom_1732050781404{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text el_class=".inner_firm_page_2nd_last_section_text_code" css=".vc_custom_1734712250315{margin-right: 50px !important;margin-left: 50px !important;}"] JLGA designed an 8,600 sq. ft. community health center in a newly built multi-story building spanning the Brighton Beach and Coney Island neighborhoods of Brooklyn. The center includes doctors’ offices, exam rooms, a reception area, and a café alcove, with a focus on making medical services more accessible to the underserved community. The design emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere, featuring a blend of stone, wood, and glass in the lobby to create a light-filled, positive entry for patients and staff. A soothing color palette of sea greens, sandy grays, and vibrant greens nods to the center’s coastal location, while local artwork celebrates the legacy of Coney Island. The space combines a modern aesthetic with warmth through carefully selected materials and furnishings, creating a place that is both inviting and contemporary, offering a sense of community pride and well-being. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="64px"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="64px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid"][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text] Location Brooklyn, NY Completion 2018 Area 8,600 sq. ft. Client Leading NYC Healthcare Institution [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid"][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="64px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=".vc_custom_1732555899365{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] Related [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="64px"][edgtf_portfolio_list image_size="full" show_load_more="no" order_by="title" order="ASC" number="3" columns="3" filter="no"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

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