Ronnette Riley Architect

350 Fifth Avenue #7401, New York, NY 10118

T: 212-594-4015 www.ronnetteriley.com

Ronnette Riley Architect

Firm Profile Founded in 1987, Ronnette Riley Architect has earned an enviable reputation among large and small clients for the vigor of its architectural and design work and the rigor of its follow-through.

The firm has consistently excelled with projects ranging from retail spaces to corporate environments, from private residences to large institutional facilities, from master plans to space programming.

The quality of the firm’s work is reflected in the vitality of its portfolio as well as its many awards, not to mention the clients who’ve returned again and again or referred Ronnette Riley Architect to their friends and colleagues.

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Our lobby/corridor project includes:

■■ 30■Park■Avenue

■■ 85■East■End■Avenue

■■ 210■West■70th■Street

■■ 530■Park■Avenue

■■ Wellington■200■E■62nd■ST.

■■ Westminster■165■E■66th■ST.

WELLINGTONNew York, NY

In collaboration with Rockwell Group, RRA was commissioned to update and rehabilitate the Wellington building in Manhattan’s Upper East Side. One of the main features of the building is the retail plaza on the 3rd Avenue façade, which was reconfigured and opened up by removing four vent towers from the garage below. The ductwork was relocated from below and the grille moved to the far façade making the plaza better utilized. In the lobby a nautical theme of teak and nickel slat walls, forms a bench and the concierge desk. A new glass and stainless steel canopy at the residential entry and over the retail stone-fronts streamlined the facades. New custom stainless steel and back-lit glass further update the building’s exterior. New stone cladding and frameless stone-fronts continue the mod-ernization, accentuating the cast concrete ornamentation on the building’s facades. New paving and custom stone planters carry the nautical theme throughout the building prop-erty. The basement was reconfigured to create a residence center with gym, kids’ play area, meeting rooms, restrooms and pantry. The 28 residential floor corridors were reno-vated with new teak veneer doors and metal frames, new stainless steel elevator doors, teak and nickel insert paneling, new carpet and lighting throughout. Construction to be completed May 2011.

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530 PARK AVENUENew York, NY

RRA was commissioned by Northbrook - representing BlackRock Developers to update over 30 vacant apartments available for new lease in this 1941 residential high-rise build-ing designed by architect George F. Pelham Jr.. The existing finishes were removed to create a more modern aesthetic. In the bathrooms and kitchens all plumbing fixtures and appliances were updated, washers and dryers added, and wood flooring restored while keeping renovation costs to a minimum.

Single apartments were combined to form 2 and 3-bedroom units, each coordinated with the engineer to ensure neighboring apartments were not affected.

Exterior brick and flashing were repaired and re-pointed, along with new masonry window openings, windows with cast-stone sills, through-wall air conditioning units, curved GFRC spandrel panels, replacement of the water-table, cast stone parapet coping stones, terrace pavers, refurbishment of terrace railings, decorative metal panels and a new 2-story cur-tain wall at the entrance. Unfortunately, the project was never realized.

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30 PARK AVENUENew York, NY

RRA designed the entry, lobby and public area upgrades at 30 Park Avenue, an 18-story full-service rental residential building originally designed by Emery Roth in 1951. The design respects the original mid-century modern features of the space but renews the sparkle missing after a half century of use. An exterior plaster canopy extends seamlessly from exterior to interior through a glazed curtain wall. The interior plaster ceiling curves into a cove above the entry. Both features were restored and re-illuminated. The glass entry doors were replaced and existing saucer-shaped door pulls were re-plated and re-used.

In the lobby, red leather panels on the north and south walls, accent lighting and a “Metropolitan Opera” starburst chandelier complement the restored glow of the diamond-polished terrazzo floor and marble walls. RRA designed a custom floating credenza, a side table and a new concierge desk of rosewood, limestone and onyx with minimalist detailing. New furniture designed by mid-century masters Mies van der Rohe and Edward Wormley complete the lobby. The scope of work included a new fitness gym and renovations of the mail room, elevators, laundry and all corridors with new finishes, lighting, signage and custom millwork.

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210 WEST 70TH STREETNew York, NY

In addition to the renovation of 50 apartments, RRA was selected by Northbrook Partnership, LLC to provide services to this 15 story residential building to enhance the curb appeal. A new metal and glass canopy design, lobby lighting, corridor and ame-nity upgrades, such as a laundry and exercise room, were made to this early 19th century building which was originally a hotel.

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85 EAST END AVENUENew York, NY

RRA designed the lobby and public areas including elevators, corridors, mailrooms and fitness facilities at 85 East End Avenue. The design draws out the mid-century building’s (1951) deco character by accentuating the slight curves, the lush chiaroscuro, and hori-zontality of the spaces. Dramatic new lighting, restored plaster wainscoting, and the use of rich wall textures like shagreened leather wall panels, back-painted mirror glass, and metallic wallcoverings, are complemented by luxurious furniture and handblown accent lighting.

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WESTMINSTERNew York, NY

RRA was hired in collaboration with the Rockwell Group, to update The Westminster, a 178-unit luxury rental building on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. The building’s main features include 2 exterior spaces on the ground floor which were under-utilized and badly maintained. A long entry corridor with a steep stair to the central lobby did not meet the needs of disabled tenants. The client sought to resolve these issues, and create a unified, modern aesthetic. A prominent entry was created alongside a new sculpture garden and custom glass feature wall, leading to a sinuous wood-paneled reception wall. The build-ing’s 20 residential floors were designed with wood and bronze columns, custom carpet, wall covering and new lighting.

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AWARDS AND PUBLICATIONS

The Firm

General

Awards: Fellow of the American Institute of ArchitectureHarry B. Rutkins Award, New York Chapter AIA AREW/ Real Estate Weekly: Women Real Estate Leaders for the 21st Century

Books: Cookbook - Delicious By Design, City Secrets New York CityNew York Home Book. New York: The Ashley Group Kahn, Robert, ed. City Secrets New York City. New York: The Little Bookroom

Magazines: Architectural Record. Interiors. Interior Design Show Daily. Oculus.Building Stone Magazine. Tile & Decorative Surfaces. Contract Design. Crain’s New York Business. Nikkei Woman. Iowa Architect. Residential Architect. Pantheon (Delft, Netherlands). View Magazine (Venice, Italy).

Newspapers: The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Newsday, Business Week, Architectural Record,Crain's New York Business, The Washington Times, The Dallas Morning News, Orlando Sentinel, New York Construction News, Career Confidential, Real Estate Weekly, The Sunday Press (Ireland), SARA Snippets, Grid. New York Resident, New Haven Register, East Hampton Star, Southhampton Press, Tulsa Work, Residential Architect, Iowa Architect, Building Stone Magazine, Contract Design, Eastern Oklahoma AIA Architect, Old House Journal, Oculus, Empire State Tribune

Multimedia

Films: Discovery Channel: “The Empire State Building.”TV: ABC: “Peter Jennings Special Report.” CNN: “It’s a Small World.”

CBS Sunday Morning: “It’s a Small World.”Radio: Wall Street Journal: “Little Buildings.” WBAI: “We Build This City.”

National Public Radio, Tulsa, OKWeb: DesignArchitecture.com

ArchNews.com

Exhibits

Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park, “Monumental Miniatures”, Saint Louis, MO AIA New York Chapter, “Made in New York”, New York, NY A Celebration of Work by Women, New York, NY The Best of New York AIA Interiors in the 90’s White House Christmas Tree Ornament Hung on Tree in the Blue Room. Home as Theatre. Creative Response. Home for Contemporary Theatre and Art. It’s a Small World. Souvenir Buildings. Empire State Building Lobby. New New York 3: Multiples: Small Civic Works. “Paws For Design” Canine Couture and Doggie Decor

Residential

East Side Residence, New York, NYAwards: IIDA Lester Dundes Award for Residential Design

National Society of American Registered Architects Design Award New York Home Book Design Excellence Award Society of American Registered Architects, NY Council Design Award Sub-Zero’s Kitchen Design Contest, North America Territory Winner

Books: New York Minimalism, Great American Kitchens 2: The Fine Art of Kitchen Design.Magazines: Remodeling, Array, and The Voice.

Black Residence, New York, NYAwards: Society of American Registered Architects, NY Council Design Award

Sub-Zero & Wolf Kitchen Design Contest, Regional Territory WinnerMagazines: Kitchen featured in Subzero Advertising campaign

Williams/Henehan Residence, New York, NYAwards: Society of American Registered Architects, NY Council Design AwardMagazines: American HomeStyle, HomeStyle Kitchen and Bath, and Old House Journal.

Idem. “Sink Central,” HomeStyle Kitchen and Bath Murray, Carolyn. “Shedding New Light on Old Kitchens,” Old House Journal

Zanger Residence, New York, NYAwards: Qualified Remodeler Magazine Design Award,

New York Home Book Design Excellence Award for FireplaceMagazines: Sleek and Functional, New York Living, and Contemporary Stone Design.

Westchester Marble and Granite (Advertisement), Contemporary Stone Design “A Stone Showcase,” Contemporary Stone Design

Palladino Residence, New York, NYBooks: The Comfortable Home. For Your Home, Bedrooms.

Havemeyer Residence, New York

Awards: National Society of American Registered Architects Design AwardSociety of American Registered Architects, NY Council Design Awards

Magazines: Metropolis.

Holmes/Lipton Residence, New York

Awards: Qualified Remodeler Master Design Award

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Carey Residence, New York

Magazines: Professional Builder & Remodeler

McGlone Residence, New York

Books: Awards Journal, AIA NY Chapter.Magazines: Sound & Image.

Hoffman Residence, New York

Books: Awards Journal, AIA NY Chapter.

Wilson Residence, New York

Awards: Qualified Remodeler Master Design AwardNY Home Book Design Excellence Award for Kitchen Design Construction

Magazines: Sound & Vision.Newspapers: The New York Times.

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