HS2 ARCHITECTURE | BARNES & NOBLE EXECUTIVE OFFICES

BARNES & NOBLE EXECUTIVE OFFICES
120 FIFTH AVENUE
NEW YORK, NY
2002-2003
SIZE: 7,500SF renovation of chairman's offices We designed the executive suite for Leonard Riggio, chairman of Barnes and Noble, to showcase his extensive personal collection of contemporary art, and to provide operational space for Mr. Riggio, his director of marketing, and his chief financial officer. In addition, the program called for a 10-seat library/dining space, a boardroom with seating for 16, pantry, private rest rooms and workstations for support staff.

The material palette—travertine, brass, walnut and glass—is intentionally "high modern," while the layering of the ceiling planes and soffits (which help enclose and distribute the a/c ductwork) is intentionally more fragmented and energized. Floor-to-ceiling etched bronze glass walls bring natural light into the interior, while providing visual privacy to the occupant. We added a skylight over the library/dining room to illuminate the windowless room.

Consulting engineer (M/E/P)
Greene and Greene

Lighting Design
Kugler Ning

General Contractor
Magnetic Construction

Photography
Eric Lanel

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FIRM PROFILE Our firm's approach to building projects is rooted in our deep appreciation of the visual and design arts. We believe that buildings and interiors should express a unique creative vision—of client and designer—and a mastery of materials. Ultimately though, architecture exists to be lived in, worked in and moved through, so we pay a great deal of attention to functionality, from small details to larger considerations of context and impact on the environment.

Since opening our practice in 1994, we have worked on a wide range of residential, commercial and institutional projects. Our highly collaborative style of working with clients enables us to fully understand what they want and need. We listen carefully, give feedback, consider diverse points of view and build consensus. Only when everyone is on board, committed and excited to begin building, do we move a project forward.

Our strong relationships with contractors, vendors and the building trades help us to bring in projects of all sizes and complexity on time and on budget. When field conditions or a client determine a change of course, we are careful to communicate the cost, time and design implications so that there are no surprises. All projects, regardless of budget or scale, receive the same high level of creativity, professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.

While we are most interested in re-interpreting modernism through our unique aesthetic and materials choices, we have very successfully partnered with designers and artists to interpret their visions as well. This includes working with landmarked buildings and projects with strong historical references. x close

JANE SACHS
PRINCIPAL

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Jane's ability to craft creative solutions within practical constraints has provided our clients with expert guidance on projects ranging from high end residential projects to large scale interior office renovations. Jane received her Masters of Architecture from Columbia University (1991) and a Bachelor Degree of Fine Arts from Alfred University (1976). In 2002 Jane was selected a fellow for the Coro Leadership New York XIV, a program designed to explore major policy issues concerning New York City. As a contributor to Art Works Projects, Art and Design for Human Rights, Jane has been involved in the design of exhibitions that have traveled world promoting such organizations as Human Rights Watch, Doctors Without Borders and Save Darfur.

THOMAS HUT
PRINCIPAL
AIA, RA, LEED AP

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A registered architect since 1980, Tom has more than thirty years of professional practice and construction experience on both small and large-scale construction projects. Holding a Master of Architecture degree from Princeton University (1980) and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Williams College (1974), Tom has led the design of some of the firm's largest projects in landmarked districts both in New York City and elsewhere. Tom worked with the Guggenheim Museum on their museum projects in New York City both in Soho and in the Frank Lloyd Wright building uptown, and on the design and construction of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. A member of the South Orange, NJ Planning Board, Tom is also active on the Design Committee of Main Street South Orange and is a LEED AP (accredited professional).

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PUBLICATIONS

Architectural Digest, "A Grand Gesture", February, 2011
Vanity Fair, "Artist in Residence", March, 2008
The New York Sun, "A Gallery Where Art is Primary", December 15-17, 2006
Vogue (Nippon), "Architects in Mode", September, 2005
WWD, "Foley & Corinna's Fanciful Pad", April 13, 2005
Residential Architect, Architects' Choice, April 2004
Interior Design, "Read On", August, 2002
Trends, vol 18, #2, 2002, "Culture Club"
Trends, vol.17, #2, 2000, "Rural Resurrection"
Trends, vol.16, #12, 2000, "It's a scream"
Trends, vol.16, #7, 2000, "Let there be Light"
The New York Times Magazine, August 27, 2000
Metropolis, July 2000
Interior Design, March 2000
New York Times, January 19, 2000
Oculus, AIA New York Chapter, January 2000
Metropolitan Home, November/December 1999
Elle Décor, February 1999
The Observer, The Home Observer, September 1997
Canadian Interiors, October/November 1996
The Globe and Mail, Toronto daily newspaper, October 1996
Oculus, AIA New York Chapter, November 1994
Architectural Record, September 1993, Interiors Issue
Orange County Register, Orange, California, November 1992

Books

The American House Today, Carles Broto & Josep M Minguet, 2000
Eclectic Interiors, Rockport Publishers, 1999
Lofts: New Design for Urban Living, Rockport Publishers, 1999

Awards

"Interiors Award", Architectural Record, 1993

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