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Ronnette Riley Architect

350 Fifth Avenue #7401, New York, NY 10118

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


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.

THE WESTIN OTTAWA HOTELOntario, Canada

Ronnette Riley Architect (RRA) was responsible for a five phase design, renovation and 4th floor addition for the Westin Ottawa Hotel. RRA transformed the massive interior spaces into welcoming centers of activity by reconfiguring the hotel’s main lobby, lobby bar, res-taurant and porte-cochere. RRA’s design required removal of a portion of the second floor to create a double story storefront with marble and glass entrance that looks in on an enlarged three-story atrium. A 14 ft. wide 36 ft. tall fireplace made from backlit alabaster and sculpted mahogany hangs from the third floor ceiling masking a four level escalator. A new stair to the lower level was created and a laundry facility was converted into a con-ference center. Banquet facilities on the 4th floor were added onto the building's setback. Three custom crystal chandeliers and carpeting were designed by RRA for the lobby to enhance the atmosphere.


RECOGNITION

■■ Society of American Registered Architects, CA Council Design Award

■■ Society of American Registered Architects, National Design Award

BRONX HALL OF JUSTICEBronx, NY

The 750,000 sf Bronx County Hall of Justice designed by Rafael Vinoly / DMJM Architects and located on a three block site, is part of the New York City Master Plan for New York’s Courts.

Ronnette Riley Architect’s responsibilities included space planning for the various pro-gram requirements, a sustainable interiors study, and specifying and designing furniture for these spaces. In a break from the traditional, the building is sleek and contemporary with glass curtain walls, terrazzo tile floor, metal details, perforating metal ceiling, and natural toned beech veneer. According the interior, furnishings, and mill work, are modern, with tapered forms, polished chrome detailing, natural wood finishes, and costume furniture including courtroom benches, conference tables and library furniture.

The program consists of seventy-two elements for Supreme and Criminal Court agencies, with 47 courtrooms and judges’ suites for the Supreme Criminal Court, a 645-seat jury assembly area, District Attorney offices, a law library, court facility offices for the NYPD, several contract agencies and the civic plaza that covers an underground parking struc-ture for 400 cars, is landscaped and occupied by the Jury Assembly Hall.

SHATTUCK HAMMOND PARTNERSNew York, NY

Shattuck Hammond Partners, Ltd., a private investment banking firm, moved into a new 14,000 sf office space in Rockefeller Center. RRA combined architectural forms with unique materials such as Macore Pomele, Sepele and cherry wood panels with elm burl and stainless steel accents to create a space that was sophisticated and welcoming. Curved walls in encaustic plaster, finely detailed columns, custom designed furniture and lighting were seamlessly integrated into the final solution and reflected the unique aesthetic of our client.


RECOGNITION

■■ Society of American Registered Architects, NY Council Design Award

AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEAGUEWashington D.C.

The American Symphony Orchestra League, a non-profit trade organization, relocated to Washington D.C. and needed to combine administration, fund-raising and musical func-tions into one 10,000 sf space. RRA created a flexible interior that is easily customized for different uses. Notably, the walls of the three conference rooms are constructed of frame-less glass with a special film that varies in opacity dependent on the vantage point of the viewer. As visitors walk down the hall, the glass turns from transparent to opaque and cre-ates adjoining yet private meeting rooms. The ASOL occasionally uses the conference room for concerts and required a space that could accommodate both of these activities. We custom designed a maple conference table that could seat 30 people and also break down into smaller sections to open the space for concert events.


RECOGNITIONS

■■ Society of American Registered Architects/Professional Design Award, NY Council Award of Honor

PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK & NEW JERSEYJersey City, NJ

RRA provided the architectural and interior design services to design and to manage the alterations of the existing interiors to fit the requirements of the varying PANYNJ divisions on a fast track basis and to get all of the planning, design and construction completed within 7 months, with an imminent move-in date.

RRA successfully renovated 2 Montgomery to accommodate PANYNJ current and future requirements, adding a new functioning facility to PANYNJ’s extensive property portfolio.


TEST-FIT DIAGRAMS

LOUNGE70 SQ. FT.

RECEPTION100 SQ. FT.

DATA ROOM

WAITINGAREA

70 SQ. FT.FAX

SERV.30 SQ. FT.

280 SQ. FT.SITUATION ROOM DIRECTOR'S

OFFICE

EM-4

WS-C

25 SQ.FT.

WS-H

25 SQ.FT.

WS-H

OFFICE O3

B-95

IN-TAKE/BID

RECEIVING122 SQ. FT.

WS-CWS-C WS-C WS-C

WS-CSUPPLY

20 SQ. FT.

EM-2

B-94

B-94 B-94 B-94

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COPYPRINT

560 SQ. FT.18-22 SEAT

CONF. ROOM

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B-94B-94

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B-97

84 SQ. FT.STORAGE

BREAK ROOM400 SQ. FT.

MECHANICAL ROOM 1

MEN'S ROOM

WOMEN'S ROOM

JANITOR

MECHANICAL ROOM 2

STAIR A

STAIR BSERVICEELEV.

HRD CLASROOM B1150 SQ. FT.30'-0" x 40'-0"

WS C56 SQ. FT.

CENTRAL WAITING /BREAK AREA

900 SQ. FT.

HRD CLASROOM C1150 SQ. FT.30'-0" x 40'-0"

HRD CLASROOM A825 SQ. FT.

34'-0" X 23'-0"

ADD'L WS56 SQ. FT.

C&P STORAGE260 SQ. FT.

STORAGE180 SQ. FT.

ADD'L WS56 SQ. FT.

STORAGE40 SQ. FT.

WS C56 SQ. FT. MGMT. & COMPLIANCE

FTA PROCUREMENT

& COMPLIANCECONSTRUCTION

OPERATIONSPROCUREMENT

OFFICE

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DEPARTMENT LEGEND

ADVISORY PROCUREMENTPROF., TECHNICAL &

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PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK & NEW JERSEY * 2 MONTGOMERY STREET * HRD/PROCUREMENT * 3RD FLOOR * TEST FIT #40' 5' 15' 30' 60'

OFFICE O5

ASSIST. DIRECTOR'SOFFICE

EM-4OFFICE O5

25 SQ.FT.

WS-H

25 SQ.FT.

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OPEN BIDLOCKER

150 SQ. FT.

STORAGE270 SQ. FT.

C&P STORAGE228 SQ. FT.

EXCESS SPACE1,930 SQ. FT.

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FUTURE

CONF. ROOM210 SQ. FT.6-8 SEAT

CONF. ROOM280 SQ. FT.8-10 SEAT

SUPPLY70 SQ. FT.

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MAIL DROP-OFF / DISTRIBUTION85 SQ. FT.

EM-4OFFICE O5

B-97

SECURE FILE150 SQ. FT.

RECORDS420 SQ. FT.

MAILDISTR.

WAITING AREA140 SQ. FT.

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LIBRARY140 SQ. FT.

Other Other

B-95WS-B

B-95WS-B

560 SQ. FT.DUPLICATION AREA

B-97

WS-CB-94

WS-CC

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WS-CB-94

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DEPUTYDIRECTOR'S OFFICE

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COPYPRINT

NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYVarious locations, New York, NY

RRA is providing architectural services to the New York Institute of Technology for mul-tiple projects including the streetscape signage and redesign of exterior lighting at 1855 Broadway, a gut renovation of 52,000 sf to accommodate new academic spaces on 7 floors and the historic preservation of a structure in Old Westbury. The gut renovation at 26 West 61st street is a fast-track project with 6 weeks for design and construction documents, 4 month construction schedule. With a budget of $6.7 million, it includes full-scope architectural services from Schematic Design through Contract Administration as well as coordination of MEP and Structural Engineers, and Elevator Consultant.

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIASpecial Collections Library, Charlottesville, VA

RRA designed the interiors for the new Jeffersonian style 62,000 sf library designed by Hartman Cox Architects. The program included a 226 person auditorium, reading rooms, studies, seminar and conference rooms, an academic research and conservation center and exhibit spaces including the Declaration of Independence Room housing Jefferson’s papers and the Treasure Room. The globe-shaped pendant lighting fixture that dominates the elliptical stairwell is also specially designed to allude to the library as a historical center of knowledge and discovery. The interior finishes, custom light fixtures, furniture and sig-nage were all designed and selected to respect the rich traditional context and weight of the historical documents but with modern comfort and simplicity in mind.


RECOGNITIONS

■■ Society of American Registered Architects, NY Council Design Award and CA Council Design Award

■■ Shutze Awards , Excellence in Traditional Design

BRONSKY DENTAL OFFICENew York, NY

This client’s second office, located in downtown’s TriBeca area, responded to the locations trendy neighborhood. The 1,800 sf space has exposed brick and warm palette, which lend themselves to the historic area. The long, linear space proved challenging in housing the required treatment and administrative areas, in addition to the reception area. Upon enter-ing the space, the large arched window welcomes visitors and the softly curving reception desk, in natural oak and walnut, guides them to the private patient areas. The finishes throughout create a warm earthy aesthetic by using strand grain bamboo flooring, river rocks set in resin on the bathroom floors and warm yellow and green tone paints. The space uses environmentally sensitive materials, as well as recycled finishes and provides the perfect complement to the philosophy of the practice.

THE APPLE SOHO STORENew York, NY

Following its “think different” maxim, Apple Computer transformed a former post office in New York’s Soho into the first of its retail stores, creating a prototype for other Apple Stores around the world as well as new standards for retail design. The 18,000sf interior is inviting, with its use of costume-designed glass features – a 15-foot high staircase, a bridge and a 70-foot long skylight – echoes the iconic design sensibility of Apple products.

RRA was a member of the collaborative design group of Steve Jobs, Apple and Bohlin Cywinski Jackson. The Apple Store has garnered numerous accolades, including recogni-tion by The American Institute of Architects und Business Week for Design Excellence.


RECOGNITIONS

■■ Business Week/Architectural Record Award

■■ AIA NY City and NY State Design Award

■■ AIA NY State Excellence in Design Award

■■ The Chicago Athenaeum American Award

■■ Society of American Registered Architects NY Council Design Award

■■ Contract Interiors Award

■■ Visual Merchandising + Store Design, New York Store of the Year

■■ 30 other design awards

■■ Featured in numerous books, magazines, newspa-pers worldwide

TRACY REESENew York, NY

Ronnette Riley Architect transformed this 2,200 sf space to mimic the sweeping curves of a woman’s body to reflect the soft feminine lines of Tracy Reese’s signature design style. New curved walls, shaped like an hourglass visually divide the space into two areas, cre-ating separate display areas with a new custom fuchsia resin cash wrap, custom curved stainless steel display rods and fixtures, cove lighting and central chandeliers further accentuate the space and create flowing lines.


RECOGNITIONS

■■ National Society of American Registered Architects Design Award

■■ Society of American Registered Architects NY Council & CA Council Design Award

■■ Featured in Vogue, Women’s Wear Daily, The New York Times, Elle Decor, New York Magazine, and Time Out New York

JOHN BARRETT SALONNew York, NY

RRA oversaw the initial construction of this 9,000 sf salon above the executive floors at Bergdorf Goodman’s. Our team assembled a set of construction drawings and sourced the materials necessary to implement London based designer David Collin’s interiors. We were subsequently engaged to design and expanded and rearranged the makeup and pedicure areas and bathrooms so the salon could accommodate a rapidly expanding client base.

RESTORATION HARDWAREBroadway, New York, NY

RRA joined with Seaton Wilson Architects to restore the historic Griffith Thomas Mortimer Building – the oldest commercial structure in the Flatiron district of Manhattan. RRA’s team researched historical drawings, photos and painted surfaces in order to replicated the building’s original architectural details. We restored two antique clocks and replicated the mid-nineteenth century cast-iron columns with painted wood fascia and Corinthian cap-itals. RRA also reconfigured the interior 16,000sf retail space to conform to Restoration Hardware’s design standards, with a new grand staircase that opens up the ground floor to additional lower lever retail space and provides a focal point.


RECOGNITIONS

■■ Society of American Registered Architects, NY Council Design Award

■■ Featured in The New York Times

DAVIS WARSHOW SHOWROOMNew York, NY

Davis + Warshow, New York’s oldest and largest plumbing fixture distributor, hired Ronnette Riley Architect to design a 7,220 sf showroom and event space to became their flagship store. They were looking for a gallery feel, focusing not on brand recognition, as is the industry standard, but on the fixtures themselves. Most aspects of the showroom are adjustable and interchangeable in order to meet the needs of the changing fixtures and to allow for the flexibility needed to accommodate various size groups for events.


RECOGNITIONS

■■ Society of American Registered Architects, CA Council Design Award

■■ Best of Year, Project Design in Interior Design

■■ Featured in The New York Times


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


Institutional and Commercial

UVA Special Collection Library

Awards: Society of American Registered Architects, NY Council Design Award Society of American Registered Architects, CA Council Design Award Shutze Awards, Excellence in Traditional Design

PS 149 Library, New York, NY

Awards: National Society of American Registered Architects Design AwardSociety of American Registered Architects, CA Council Design Award Magazine: Architecture, American Libraries, Contract, and School Library Journal.

Newspaper: The New York TimesExhibit: Architectural League: New New York, 3: Multiples: Small Civic Works

Walker Zanger Showroom, New York, NY

Awards: Society of American Registered Architects, NY Council Design Award

Times Square Visitors Center

Awards: Society of American Registered Architects, NY Council Design AwardMagazines: New York Magazine, Great Store Design, Food Retail Design & Display,

Renovation Style, and OculusNewspapers: The New York Times, New York Post, Daily News, USA Today

The Record Sunday Edition

Shattuck Hammond Partners, Rockefeller Center, New York, NY

Awards: Society of American Registered Architects Design Award

American Symphony Orchestra League, New York, NY


Retail Stores and Restaurants

Apple Store, New York, NY

Awards: Society of Environmental Graphic Design Merit AwardAIA NY City Merit Award for Architecture Business Week/Architectural Record Award AIA NY State Excellence in Design Award AIA San Francisco Award AIA Pittsburgh Silver Medal for Architectural Design AIA Pittsburgh Citation of Merit for Architectural Detailing The Chicago Athenaeum American Architecture Award National Society of American Registered Architects Design Award Society of American Registered Architects NY Council Design Award Contract Interiors Award, Retail NASFM Award of Special Merit for Outstanding Store Fixture NASFM Grand Prize for New or Remodeled Hardline Specialty Store Gold Award in Industrial Design Excellence, The Idea Awards Visual Merchandising and Store Design New or Remodeled Hardline Specialty Visual Merchandising + Store Design, New York Store of the Year

Books: Cuito, Aurora. New York Minimalism. New York: Harper Collins.Magazines: Architectural Record, Time Out New York, Visual Merchandising & Store Design,

Glass Magazine, Metropolitan Home, Retail Traffi, SEGDdesign, and OcculusNewspapers:The New York Times

Coca-Cola Fifth Avenue, New York, NY

Awards: NY State Association of Architects, AIA Design Awards, Honorable MentionSociety of American Registered Architects, NY Council Design Award

Books: Stores, Retail Display and Design; World Space DesignMagazines: Stores, Retail Display and Design; Blueprints, The Journal of the National

Building Museum; Design & Build New York; World Space Design; Oculus Visual Merchandising & Store Design, Architectural Record Lighting; Journey Pronto US Retail & Trend Monitor; Designer's Journal; Interiors; Display & Design Ideas.

Newspapers:The New York Times, The New York Post, The Daily News, Real Estate Weekly,and Gannett Suburban Newspapers

Davis & Warshow Showroom, New York, NY

Awards: Society of American Registered Architects, CA Council Design AwardMagazine: Interior DesignNewspapers:The New York Times


Tracy Reese, New York, NY

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

Magazines: Contract lighting, Factio-Magazine, Vogue; Women’s Wear Daily, US Weekly,Life and Style, Elle Decor, WGSN, New York Magazine, Time Out

Newspapers: The New York Times

Columbus Circle Wines, New York, NY

Awards: National Society of American Registered Architects Design Award

Restoration Hardware, New York, NY

Awards: Society of American Registered Architects, NY Council Design AwardNewspapers: The New York Times

Colours by Alexander Julian, Nationwide

Magazines: Display & Design Ideas; Store Planning & Design Review

New Balance North Jersey, Hackensack, NJ


Yves Saint Laurent Boutiques, New York, NY

Awards: Excellence in Storefront Design Award for the Yves Saint Laurent of America Boutiques,Friends of the Upper East Side Historic District

Magazines: Store Planning & Design ReviewNewspapers: Women's Wear Daily

The Emerald Planet, New York, NY

Awards: National Society of American Registered Architects Design AwardNew York State Association of Architects, AIA Design Awards International Interior Design Association IIDA Design Award Society of American Registered Architects, NY Council Design Award ISP/VM & SD Store Interiors Design Award - Restaurant Category

Magazines: Retail Reporting Corp., Interior Design, New York Magazine, Crain’s New York Business, AIA News, Visual Merchandising & Store Design, Restaurants USA, Contract Design,Shopping Center World, Restaurants USA, and Contract Design

New World Coffee, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania

Awards: 525 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY:Society of American Registered Architects, NY Council Design Award Riverside Square Mall, Hackensack, NJ: Society of American Registered Architects, NY Council Design Award NASFM’s 25th Annual Retail Design Award SADI Design Award for New Specialty Store Design New York Society of Architects, Design Award ISP/VM&SD Store Interiors Design Award 449 Sixth Avenue, New York, NY: National Society of American Registered Architects Design Award ISP/VM&SD Store Interior Design Award Retail Store of the Year Design Award

Books: Great Store Design. Great Store Design 2. Interior DesignMagazines: Interiors, Urban Land, Oculus, Retail Store Image, Retail Image & Graphic Identity,

Visual Merchandising and Store Design, Shopping Center World, Food Arts Magazine, Chain Store Age Executive, and Food Retail Design & Display.

Newspapers:The New York Times and Women’s Wear Daily

Madison Avenue’s Better Baker, New York, NY

Magazines: New York Magazine

Westin Ottawa Hotel

Awards: Society of American Registered Architects, CA Design AwardSociety of American Registered Architects, National Design Award

Thank You!

We look forward hearing from you.

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