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Recognizing <\/span>that each project is unique, GF55<\/a> Architects<\/strong> allows context and program\u00a0 to inspire our creativity. Projects are individually led by firm partners David E. Gross\u00a0 AIA, Leonard Fusco AIA, or Shay Alster AIA<\/strong> and supported by diverse teams of project\u00a0 managers, architects, and designers. Our dedication to the craft of architecture is based\u00a0 upon the understanding that design solutions are influenced from all sectors of society,\u00a0 that we must consider the realistic parameters of timelines, budgets, constructability,\u00a0 historic context, local impacts, and the environment at large.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Areas of Practice\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Architect-US<\/a> J1 Visa Participants<\/strong><\/p>\n Josipa Baricevic<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Josipa<\/strong> started his career graduating from the University of Zagreb<\/strong><\/a> in his home country of Croatia<\/strong>. Very soon after graduating, he started his own design studio<\/strong>, and worked on his firm and craft for two years before making his way over to the USA.\u00a0<\/strong>He studied Sustainable Design and Architecture<\/strong> at Pratt Institute<\/strong><\/a> in New York City.\u00a0<\/strong>After finishing his Masters, he applied to work at\u00a0GF55 Architects<\/strong>\u00a0via the JOB+J1 Visa Program<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0and was able to work with\u00a0Leonard<\/strong>\u00a0for half a year before moving on to his next venture called\u00a0Superhands.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Juan Antonio Navarro Perez<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Since graduating from CEU Madrid<\/strong><\/a> for Architecture<\/strong> in 2014<\/strong>, he has been focused on making the hop over the pond to work in New York City.\u00a0<\/strong>After gaining more experience with construction at Ghesa Engineering<\/strong><\/a> in Madrid<\/strong>, he made it over to\u00a0GF55 Architects<\/strong> in early 2019 and has been working there ever since. Juan<\/strong> was able to work with Leonard<\/strong>\u00a0and the GF55<\/strong> team via the JOB+J1 Visa Program<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0from January 2019 to July 2020.<\/p>\n Alicia Buades<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Alicia<\/strong> worked with\u00a0Leonard\u00a0<\/strong>from\u00a0May 2019 to November 2020<\/strong>. She defines her time there as the following:\u00a0Working as architectural designer at NYC headquarters in housing developments. The work involves every single design phase, from schematic to construction administration. Her labor is adapted to the project and client\u2019s needs, including 3D modelling, creating documentation sets for every project\u2019s phases, presentation layout design, coordination with consultants, products and solutions research and site visits.<\/p>\n Now she is still working at\u00a0GF55 Architects<\/strong> and hopes to stay in the USA<\/strong> for longer, so she can continue to progress in her career and make a bigger impact in the community.<\/p>\n Alejandro Caicoya Gonzalez<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Alejandro<\/strong> started his own firm in 2007<\/strong> called Caicoya Arquitectura,\u00a0<\/strong>and has been working with GF55 Architects<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>since January 2019<\/strong> after working with Architect-US<\/strong><\/a> via our JOB+J1 Visa Program<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong>He continues working with them and is looking to stay in the USA<\/strong> for a longer period of time.<\/p>\n Sofia Zandoli<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Sofia<\/strong> is a dynamic Project Architect with a fluid and seamless artistic vision. Notable design projects have included residential, educational, retail and corporate interior construction and remodeling projects. She has enjoyed her experience of working at GF55 Architects<\/strong>\u00a0so far, and has been there for a year and a half now since joining them in June 2019 via our JOB+J1 Visa Program<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Ingo Nicolaas Aelbers<\/strong><\/p>\n Ingo<\/strong>,\u00a0a Dutch architect<\/strong>, has been working with\u00a0GF55 Architects\u00a0<\/strong>for around a year now, and was able to go from graduating from Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to working in\u00a0New York City<\/strong> for a top-rated firm. Follow his career trajectory to learn more about how you can make your way over.<\/p>\n As you scroll through the following two projects they have created, consider all of these design techniques and ideas they have implemented.<\/p>\n Laundry by Shelli Segal<\/b><\/p>\n The challenge for GF<\/span>55<\/span> was to update the showroom\u2019s 6,500 square feet industrial bones to create a more feminine and versatile space for Laundry by Shelli Segal. Located at 530 7th Avenue in the heart of New York City\u2019s Fashion District, Laundry is updating its portfolio and creating a new space to reinforce its California west coast chic aesthetic. GF<\/span>55<\/span>\u2019s goal was to maintain the brand\u2019s image while keeping the design flexible to adapt to the clients\u2019 changing needs.<\/span><\/p>\n + Art<\/strong><\/p>\n Located in New York\u2019s West Chelsea neighborhood, +Art is situated half a block from the 28th Street entrance to The High Line park. The design of the 13-story mixed-use building reflects the area\u2019s industrial edge while referencing the artistic narrative of Chelsea’s acclaimed art gallery scene.<\/span><\/p>\n +Art has 90 luxury units at 125,000 square feet, ranging from studios to two bedrooms. The building facade details add to the artistic vibe of the neighborhood, showcasing the handcrafted nature of the metalwork and rounded bricks.<\/span><\/p>\n Photos by GF55<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Do not forget that we will be posting more work by GF55<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0in the coming weeks and months, so keep an eye out for more of their incredible work!! Every Friday we will be posting a new Featured Company<\/strong>, so join us again next week!<\/p>\n\n
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