Design Vault

Best of Brooklyn

In this "best of" episode of Design Vault, Doug highlights three projects that we've previously discussed, which all embody the spirit of Brooklyn's redevelopment: the adaptive reuse of 50 Nevins Street (John Woelfling of Dattner Architects), the historic restoration of 102 Bainbridge Street (Michelle Todd of MTODD Architect), and the bold reinvention of a brownstone at the Z House in Clinton Hill (Shane Neufeld of Light and Air Architecture). Visit glengery.com/design-vault [http://glengery.com/design-vault] to see photos and additional information as you listen along. In this special series we’re unlocking some of the most powerful conversations we've had so far. We're connecting the dots, revealing hidden gems, and unearthing insights that might have slipped by all to spark your next big idea with brick. Whether you're looking for fresh inspiration or innovative solutions, this series is designed to fuel your creativity. Over the past two decades, Brooklyn has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from its historic roots as a commercial and civic hub into a thriving mixed use borough that supports residential, commercial, cultural and community development. Sparked in part by the 2004 rezoning of downtown Brooklyn, the neighborhood has attracted billions of dollars in investment, reshaping its urban fabric with new housing, infrastructure and public spaces. This wave of growth has fostered a renaissance of architectural innovation, where historic preservation meets modern design and sustainability intertwines with cultural heritage.

Best of Mixed-Use

In this "best of" episode of Design Vault, Doug explores mixed-use projects with insights from Jeremy Iannucci, registered architect at Marvel in New York City, John Zimmer, partner and director at Fogarty Finger Architecture and Interiors in New York City, and Vincente Quiroga, registered architect and project manager at Morris Adjmi Architects in New York City. Visit glengery.com/design-vault [http://glengery.com/design-vault] to see photos and additional information as you listen along. In this special series we’re unlocking some of the most powerful conversations we've had so far. We're connecting the dots, revealing hidden gems, and unearthing insights that might have slipped by all to spark your next big idea with brick. Whether you're looking for fresh inspiration or innovative solutions, this series is designed to fuel your creativity. This episode will highlight how each architect faced the challenge of integrating modern design elements while honoring the character and history of their respective contexts. In this bonus episode highlights three remarkable mixed use projects from past episodes, exploring the architectural design process, construction challenges and the thoughtful use of materials, particularly brickwork, to bring these complex developments to life.

Best of Tudor Styles

In this "best of" episode of Design Vault, Doug explores Tudor style homes with insights from Peter VanderPoel, of VanderPoel Architecture, who designed the geometrically inspired Guildford Court in McLean, Virginia, and Sussan Lari of Sussan Lari Architect PC, who transformed the Tudor style Henhawk house in Long Island, New York. Visit glengery.com/design-vault [http://glengery.com/design-vault] to see photos and additional information as you listen along. In this special series we’re unlocking some of the most powerful conversations we've had so far. We're connecting the dots, revealing hidden gems, and unearthing insights that might have slipped by all to spark your next big idea with brick. Whether you're looking for fresh inspiration or innovative solutions, this series is designed to fuel your creativity. This episode will highlight how each architect faced the challenge of integrating modern design elements while honoring the character and history of their respective contexts. In this bonus episode we’ll highlight various aspects of Peter and Sussan's project, including the architectural design process, construction challenges, and the thoughtful use of brickwork to create Tudor style homes that bridge tradition and modernity.

Best of International

In this "best of" episode of Design Vault, Doug speaks with William Smart, founder and Creative Director of Smart Design Studio in Sydney, Lorne Rose, principal architect of Lorne Rose, architect in Toronto, and Mateusz Nowacki, architect and designer of the H House in Ontario, Canada. Visit glengery.com/design-vault [http://glengery.com/design-vault] to see photos and additional information as you listen along. In this special series we’re unlocking some of the most powerful conversations we've had so far. We're connecting the dots, revealing hidden gems, and unearthing insights that might have slipped by all to spark your next big idea with brick. Whether you're looking for fresh inspiration or innovative solutions, this series is designed to fuel your creativity. This episode will highlight how each architect faced the challenge of integrating modern design elements while honoring the character and history of their respective contexts.

Best of College Campuses

In this "best of" episode of Design Vault, Doug speaks with Steve Knight of David M. Schwartz Architects, who led the design of Nicholas Zappos College at Vanderbilt University, Kent Suhrbier of Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, who oversaw TCS Hall at Carnegie Mellon University, and Simon Trumble of HDR, the lead designer for the Brendan Iribe Center at the University of Maryland. Visit glengery.com/design-vault [http://glengery.com/design-vault] to see photos and additional information as you listen along. In this special series we’re unlocking some of the most powerful conversations we've had so far. We're connecting the dots, revealing hidden gems, and unearthing insights that might have slipped by all to spark your next big idea with brick. Whether you're looking for fresh inspiration or innovative solutions, this series is designed to fuel your creativity. This episode will highlight various aspects of each project, including the architectural design process, construction challenges and the thoughtful use of brick to blend modern and traditional esthetics.