RAND Launches Building Design Group, Offering Comprehensive Services for Complex Projects
Summary
By revitalizing existing structures, preserving their historical and architectural significance, and transforming them into vibrant residential, commercial, and cultural spaces, the group maximizes asset value and invigorates communities. • 435 West 19th Street: As Architect and Engineer of Record, RAND designed and oversaw the conversion and multi-story expansion of a former five-story warehouse into an eight-story boutique residential building with a penthouse, situated in the heart of , . This transformation delivered a residence that not only offers urban convenience but also features an array of amenities, including a 24/7 attended lobby, a fitness center, bicycle storage, and a captivating common rooftop terrace that provides sweeping views of the uptown skyline • Floating Hospital Flagship Clinic Facility: RANDs third clinic build-out for The Floating Hospital, a provider of healthcare and health education to underserved communities, including families living in shelters and victims of domestic violence since 1886. Founded in 1987, RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC is a New York City firm that specializes in the design and administration of programs for repair, upgrade, restoration, and adaptive re-use of residential, commercial, institutional, and retail properties. RAND offers a extensive suite of services, including exterior envelope repair, FISP compliance, window and door replacement, heating and plumbing upgrades, electrical systems enhancements, architectural design, ADA compliance, feasibility studies, plan reviews, structural engineering, parking structure inspections, garage repair programs, forensic surveys, benchmarking, energy audits, retro-commissioning, green roofs, and historic restoration.