Small Lot Presentation Given to NYC’s HPD focusing on Modular, Affordable Housing

December 11, 2019December 29, 2019 by Andre Soluri

Soluri Architecture gave a presentation today at NYC’s Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) that demonstrated the tremendous potential in developing the thousands of NYC’s small infill lots and how it could help solve NYC’s affordable housing crisis. SA principal was invited to give the presentation by Leila Bozorg who is HPD’s Deputy Commissioner for Neighborhood Strategies. The presentation focused on strategies of how to effectively plan new multi-family buildings on small lots and

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The Vidro featured in New York Times “Homes” Supplement

September 12, 2019December 29, 2019 by Andre Soluri

The Vidro by Soluri Architecture is currently featured in the September New York Times “Homes” real estate advertising supplement. In the “Fall Preview” article the building is called “…a contemporary West Harlem Stunner”. In the article, Jeff Kranz of Halstead Real Estate stated that “this type of architecture has just not been an option here – until now.”

The Vidro receives Honoree Plaque from NYCxDesign Awards

June 3, 2019June 12, 2019 by Andre Soluri

The Vidro by Soluri Architecture was awarded an Honoree plaque by the 2019 NYCxDesign Awards in the “Building Exterior” category. The NYCxDesign Awards are sponsored by Interior Design magazine and ICFF to celebrate the best design in New York City. As one of 4 finalists in this category, we are honored that the design jury determined The Vidro is one of the top 4 building facades in New York City for 2019 A list of

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The Vidro showcased at NYCxDesign Award Ceremony

May 20, 2019June 12, 2019 by Andre Soluri

Photographs of The Vidro were showcased during the award ceremony for the 2019 NYCxDesign Awards. As an honoree in the “Building Exterior” category, The Vidro photographs (taken by principal Andre Soluri) were presented by Interior Design magazine’s editor-in-chief Cindy Allen during the ceremony in-front of design industry luminaries and press.

The Vidro Listed on Interior Design magazine’s website as finalist in 2019 NYCxDesign Awards

May 11, 2019May 23, 2019 by Andre Soluri

The list of finalists for the 2019 NYCxDesign Awards were published today on Interior Design magazine’s website showing that The Vidro, designed by Soluri Architecture is one of 4 finalists in the Building Exterior category. We are thrilled that our first new, ground-up building in NYC is considered among the best 4 new building facades and exteriors in NYC for 2019. We are honored to be among a shortlist of the best and busiest architectural

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Making Small Lot Development more Viable

April 30, 2019May 13, 2019 by Andre Soluri

On Thursday May 16th, Andre Soluri, the principal of Soluri Architecture will be giving a presentation on how to make small NYC lot development more viable. New York City’s real estate market is famous for its skyscrapers and large developments, but in a surprising twist the most common lot sizes throughout the city are actually very small. Small lots pose many particular limitations and challenges – many NYC developers cut their teeth on them but

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Facade revealed at The Vidro

November 1, 2018May 13, 2019 by Andre Soluri

The facade for The Vidro was revealed today when the scaffolding that was protecting it was removed. The sculptural & faceted all-glass facade features both blue and clear glass and was designed to respond to various zoning and space-planning challenges at this new 6 unit condo building in Harlem. The Vidro is Soluri Architecture’s first new building in NYC. The facade was fabricated and installed by Global Install using the Gamco CW250 Curtain Wall

Superstructure nearing completion at Harlem Condo Building

January 10, 2018January 15, 2018 by Andre Soluri

Superstructure work is nearing completion at our new boutique condominium building in Harlem. The GC is currently fabricating the formwork for the roof slab, and will soon begin installing rebar in preparation to pour concrete within the next few days. Once the roof is poured, all the remains of the superstructure are the bulkheads for the egress stairways and elevator shaft. We look forward to topping out soon and then beginning the facade installation and

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Construction progressing at Harlem Condo Building

October 21, 2017January 15, 2018 by Andre Soluri

Construction work at our new boutique condo building in Harlem is progressing and gaining momentum. The GC has poured the 4th floor and is currently forming up the columns, sheer walls and elevator shaft between the 4th & 5th floors.