Portfolio Archive - Jack L. Gordon Architects

PS-85Q New School 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_text] NYC School Construction Authority | New York, NY [/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_1751311334808{margin-right: 50px !important;margin-left: 50px !important;}"] JLGA's design for the PS-85Q New School Annex in Queens, NY, a 68,000 SF 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" css=".vc_custom_1750244291609{padding-right:...

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_text] Columbia University | Manhattan, NY [/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_1750871810556{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. Identifying a need for additional social and performance spaces on campus, Columbia University selected Jack L. Gordon Architects to transform an underutilized basement-level space and mezzanine in the Alfred Lerner Hall student center into a 4,932 SF venue to support a variety of artistic disciplines including stage based performances such as jazz concerts, piano recitals, and poetry readings as well as group-based artistic activities and social gatherings. The design team was challenged to create a performance space that students could relate to. The finalized design locates the stage in the 2-story high space & wraps the stair around the back of the stage and as a result, students entering the lower level performance space from behind the stage, it becomes part of the pre-performance experience. In this carefully coordinated interior, every detail contributes to the overall effect. Perforated metal panel with color-changing LED backlighting adds a dynamic element to the space and can be calibrated for specific performances. The installation of acoustic wall panels and micro perforated wood ceiling provide excellent acoustics for the various types of performances. The Wang Pavilion is now ready to greet undergraduates eager to explore new adventures in the arts. [/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:...

Novogratz Center For Athletics

by Jack Gordon

January 1, 2025

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1750267767461{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_1750267761424{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] Novogratz Center for Athletics [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Poly Prep Country Day School | Brooklyn, NY [/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_1750692582359{margin-right: 50px !important;margin-left: 50px !important;}"] JLGA’s award-winning design for the 30,000 SF Novogratz Center for Athletics 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_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 SF 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...

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_text] Leading NYC Healthcare Institution | New York, NY [/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_1750692693667{margin-right: 50px !important;margin-left: 50px !important;}"] In response to the devastation caused by Super Storm Sandy, JLGA revitalized 30,000 SF 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 SF 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 SF 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 SF 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"][vc_row_inner content_width="grid"][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][/vc_column_inner][edgtf_portfolio_list image_size="full" show_load_more="no" order_by="title" order="ASC" category="healthcare" number="3" columns="3" filter="yes" filter_order_by="name"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/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_text] Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation | Roosevelt Island, NY [/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_1751048786046{margin-right: 50px !important;margin-left: 50px !important;}"] JLGA created a distinctive new welcoming entrance to the newly dedicated Jack McManus Field at Park on Roosevelt Island. The program required that the existing, outdated, irregularly shaped structure be salvaged and transformed into an integrated, sustainable, and welcoming presence at the field—incorporating concession stands, public toilets, and park storage. This new structure readily identifies this recreational green space to the Roosevelt Island community. A separate structure (sitting above the existing structure) supports a green roof, a focal point of an array of sustainable design strategies implemented. The 1,600 SF roof, designed to support plant loads, tips upward like a bird’s wing, creating a strong aesthetic and a counterpoint to the synthetic turf field. The sloped roof hosts an extensive vegetation system featuring a sedum plant mix that sustains all-seasons growth and helps manage stormwater, 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 Recycled weathered cladding defines the exterior of the building. New energy-efficient light fixtures brighten the site and new plumbing fixtures reduce water use and waste. The brightly colored underside of the canopy structure is a beacon, leading people to the park. JLGA collaborated with landscape design firm Abel Bainnson & Butz, who designed the new Jack McManus Field and Park. The design added over 1,300 shrubs, new trees, ornamental grasses, and perennials, which together shape a lush urban oasis. [/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_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" content_aligment="center"...

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_text] Fordham University | Bronx, NY [/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_1750693085806{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 SF 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 SF 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="DESC" category="athletics" 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_text] Leading NYC Research Institution | New York, NY [/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_1751312052712{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 SF 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 SF 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="DESC" category="healthcare" 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_text] Brooklyn Baseball Company | Brooklyn, NY [/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_1750693190273{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. Jack L. Gordon Architects is proud to announce that KeySpan Park Stadium has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious 2002 BusinessWeek/Architectural Record "Good Design is Good Business" Awards. This coveted award recognizes outstanding designs that have successfully reinforced a client's business objectives. [/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:...

Rose Hill Gym Renovation

by Jack Gordon

January 1, 2025

[vc_row el_class="project-banner-section" css=".vc_custom_1750256777539{margin-top: -120px !important;padding-top: 280px !important;padding-bottom: 230px !important;background-image: url(https://jlgordon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Rose-Hill-Gym-Banner-01.jpg?id=7488) !important;}"][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] Rose Hill Gym Renovation [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Fordham University | Bronx, NY [/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_1750267681204{margin-right: 50px !important;margin-left: 50px !important;}"] Fordham University retained JLGA to renovate their 1920s-era gymnasium. At the heart of the transformation was the replacement of the original hardwood basketball court which had experienced deterioration of the existing structural slab beneath. This led to the design and installation of a new concrete foundation, engineered not only for stability but also to discreetly house a complex network of electrical, fire alarm, and advanced AV systems. Every element was coordinated with remnants of legacy infrastructure, ensuring a seamless transition to modern performance standards. Above this intricate substructure, a new NCAA-rated court flooring was laid, carefully selected through extensive research into manufacturer options. The court’s striking striping pattern—featuring Fordham branding, logos, and broadcast-optimized text—was developed in collaboration with university leadership, designed to enhance visibility and impact during televised games. The AV overhaul included recessed floor boxes, a newly expanded control room, and future-ready conduit systems embedded within the slab to allow for long-term technological growth. Enhancements continued beyond the court with upgraded lighting in entryways and stairwells, along with custom millwork that elevates transitional spaces. Executed under a tight summer deadline, the project is a testament to thoughtful design, technical precision, and Fordham’s ongoing commitment to excellence in collegiate athletics. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1750349871273{margin-right: 100px !important;margin-left: 100px !important;}"][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1750349877215{margin-right: 100px !important;margin-left: 100px !important;}"][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1750349904838{margin-right: 100px !important;margin-left: 100px !important;}"][/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width="grid" css=".vc_custom_1732482757882{margin-bottom: 80px !important;border-bottom-width: 40px !important;}"][vc_column width="1/6"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3" css=".vc_custom_1750440093415{margin-left: 15px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;padding-top: 7px !important;padding-bottom: 7px !important;border-left-color: #ffffff !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #ffffff !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #ffffff !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #ffffff !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}" el_class="inner_project_body_column"][vc_column_text] Location Bronx, NY Completion 2024 Size 26,300 SF Client Fordham University [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="64px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=".vc_custom_1750350001539{margin-right: 100px !important;}"][vc_column_text] Related [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="64px"][vc_row_inner content_width="grid"][vc_column_inner][edgtf_portfolio_list image_size="full" show_load_more="no" order_by="title" order="ASC" category="athletics" number="3" columns="3" filter="yes"...

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_text] Mount Sinai Health System | Brooklyn, NY [/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_1750693543797{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 SF 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" category="healthcare" number="3" columns="3" filter="no"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

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