History of The Turett Collaborative
The Turett Collaborative (TTC) is a multidisciplinary architecture and interior design firm based in New York City, founded by Wayne Turett. The firm’s origins trace back to 1984, when Turett began his architectural career, notably designing and operating a modern, award-winning newsstand on Columbus Avenue and 81st Street in 1988. The firm was officially established in 1991. The firm’s current leadership team includes founder Wayne Turett, partners Simeon Seigel, James Saisakorn, and Alex Nizhikhovskiy, along with Director of Interior Design Jessica Shaw.
TTC is renowned for its creative designs that often incorporate innovative uses of natural and industrial materials. Their portfolio spans various sectors, including residential, commercial, retail, and restaurant projects. Sustainability is a core principle for TTC. They integrate eco-conscious practices into their projects, such as designing homes with Passive House standards to enhance energy efficiency and indoor air quality.
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Company Culture at The Turett Collaborative
The firm emphasizes a collaborative design process that engages clients in a shared exploration of design expression and technical solutions. This approach suggests a workplace that values teamwork, open communication, and client involvement.
We collaborate for the long run, knowing that our best works, and relationships, are built to last.
Their commitment to sustainable design, as seen in projects like the Greenwich Loft Studio, indicates a culture that prioritizes environmental responsibility and innovation. Such projects require interdisciplinary collaboration and a shared vision among team members, reflecting a cohesive and forward-thinking work environment.
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Giovanna Gómez Salias
Giovanna is a Mexican architect who graduated from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and was granted Honorable Mention in Professional Exam with Thesis Title: “Recyclable architecture as a collective space”. Before joining TTC, she had extensive work experience, including working as a Senior Project Architect at ARQUETIPO. ARQUITECTURA PRÁCTICA and MURANO DESARROLLADORA.
The Turett Collaborative‘s Selected Projects
Greenwich Village Townhouse
Photos by TTC
Greenport Passive House
Wayne constructed his carbon-neutral Passive House to demonstrate that sustainable building and exceptional design can go hand in hand. He utilized eco-friendly materials, energy-efficient appliances, and carefully planned fenestration and insulation to achieve both functionality and sustainability.
Photos by TTC
NYU Kevorkian Library
As part of the renovation of this university library specializing in Middle Eastern Studies, TTC designed new furniture, shelving, lighting, and a reception desk to enhance functionality and aesthetics.
Located on the first floor of New York University’s Middle Eastern Studies Building, just south of Washington Square Park, the library faced challenges despite the modern architecture. The entrance lacked a ceremonial transition, failing to separate the bustling exterior from the peaceful interior.
TTC addressed this by incorporating a tall glass wall that formed a vestibule, improved climate control, and provided acoustic separation for library users. This feature also enhanced security while maintaining an open and airy ambiance, avoiding any sense of confinement.
To optimize accessibility, TTC designed furniture for the two mezzanines along with custom shelving, lighting fixtures, and a new reception desk. The library’s centerpiece was its book stacks, which were suspended by steel rods above a communal table. This sleek, contemporary structure contrasted elegantly with the intricate Islamic architectural details that define the library’s interior.
Photos by TTC
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