Metal Shutter Houses

Size: 33,000 SF
Collaborator: Shigeru Ban and Dean Maltz

We served as the architect of record for these eight high-design duplex units commissioned by HEEA Development LLC.  Project leader Richard DeMarco worked closely with design firm Shigeru Ban Architects and with Dean Maltz Architects on the 11-story, 33,000-square-foot mixed-use project, which includes an art gallery on the first floor.

The building has nine floors of metal shutters, which create a uniform street façade.  When the shutters are retracted, enormous 20-foot-high by 15-foot-wide bi-fold windows are revealed.  They can be opened to create a continuous floor plan between interior spaces and outdoor decks.

Mariana Panova

Designer

Mariana moved from Europe to New York City in 1998 and earned her B.F.A. in Interior Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology.  Since joining MADGI in 2006, she has brought a deep sense of purpose and design confidence to every project, backed by over eighteen years of industry experience.  Mariana is known for her thorough, detail-oriented approach, working closely with technical teams, furniture dealers, and clients to ensure that every vision is realized within budget and on schedule.  She possesses an innate ability to understand her clients' needs, consistently working to exceed expectations with efficiency and grace.  Outside of her professional work, Mariana draws creative inspiration from nature, design publications, and her global travels.   She holds a purple belt in Shotokan karate and enjoys a variety of personal interests, including biking, hiking, skiing, sketching, and writing.

Highlights

Skylift at Top of the Rock

The Four Seasons

Richard J. DeMarco, RA, AIA, NCAARB

Partner

Steven Andersen

Partner

Richard Moon, RA, AIA

Project Architect
Head of Architectural Studio

Brett Lee, RA, AIA, LEED AP

Project Manager

Mateusz Slapinski

Project Manager

Adithi Vellimana, LEED Green Associate

Senior Job Captain

Patrick Brunetti

Job Captain

Siyu Xiao, RA, AIA, LEED Green Associate

Architectural Support

Mariana Panova

Designer