Articles by Sebastian Morris


554 On the Eighth - Facade Redesign (Fogarty Finger Architecture)

Fogarty Finger Architecture Reveals Major Redesign of 554 Eighth Avenue in Midtown West

New renderings reveal the glossy, reimagined interiors of 554 Eighth Avenue, known today as 554 On the Eighth. Designed by Fogarty Finger Architecture for The Expansion Group, the renovation is specifically intended to attract tenants from the technology sector. The 21-story pre-war building is located on the southeast corner of Eighth Avenue and West 38th Street and contains approximately 325,000 square feet of commercial area.

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Rendering of Ravel Hotel - Steven Kratchman Architect, P.C.

Ravel Hotel Expansion Debuts at 8-08 Queens Plaza South in Long Island City

Almost a decade following the initial opening of Ravel Hotel in Long Island City, ownership has unveiled a ten-story expansion and partial renovation of its existing property at 8-08 Queens Plaza South, just south of Queensbridge Park. Ravi Patel, owner of the Ravel Hotel brand, describes the project as “transformative” and sought to establish an amenity-rich hotel and entertainment space for weddings, corporate outings, and other large events.

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Rendering of 85 Franklin Street - studio MDA

Studio MDA Returns to the Landmarks Preservation Commission With New Alteration Proposals For 85 Franklin Street

StudioMDA will appear before the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) this week with updated proposals to expand an existing two-story building in TriBeCa. Located at 85 Franklin Street, the property is sandwiched between two five-story buildings and currently contains one residential unit and a ground floor restaurant. The proposed expansion would top-off at five stories to better match its neighbors on either edge of the structure.

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