Penthouse Roofdeck – 27 North Moore St. (TriBeCa)

Engineering:  Structural Engineering Evaluation & Design.Architecture:  Architectural design, ADA Compliance.
NYC Compliance:  Zoning and Code consulting Code consulting & Filing with NYC Preservation Commission including Community Board and Landmarks Hearings Landmarks & DOB approval.

• Evaluate the structure of Penthouse space vertical extension to determine where best to place and affix new gazebos added by the Landscape architect.
• Accommodate paver walkways and patios, planters, pergolas, marine-grade fence, shad sail designs onto structural framing.
• Using innovative marine-grade fencing, we were able to reduce noise transmission and unsightliness of rooftop mechanical equipment, without affecting their efficacy or performance.
• Resolve handicap accessibility and provided ramp access to the roof and incorporating with the vertically extended elevator.

The firm prepared mockups to show design intent incorporating both professional photography and renderings created in-house in order to obtain Community Board and Landmarks Requirements approval of a design that, despite typical objection, has many features visible from Tribeca streets.