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James Wagman Architect, LLC James Wagman Architect, LLC is a firm located in New York City. Ever expanding, JWA specializes in r

James Wagman Architect, founded in 1999, is an award-winning New York City architecture firm with a reputation for high-performance, sustainable, and contextually-sensitive designs. We work closely with our clients to develop an understanding of their goals and the function of the space, before translating their ideas into transformative environments that reflect their unique vision. We keep them

educated and informed throughout the design and implementation process, taking our cues from them and interpreting their wants and needs in a way that is both functional and modern. We also look at how a space performs both as a machine and as an energy user. This understanding guides us in creating sustainable, pragmatic, innovative, and comprehensive solutions for a variety of design challenges. JWA is an advocate of Passive House design and practices as we consider it a cost effective way to be energy efficient. Our firm is currently working on a range of Passive House and Green Building projects as well as numerous townhouse, apartment and office renovations and restorations in NYC. In addition to notable residential and commercial work, we have completed a number of institutional projects, including the Horace Mann School in Riverdale, NY, The Blue School in New York City and ongoing work at The Packer Collegiate Institute in Brooklyn Heights. These projects are done in-house by our staff under our institutional division, Hudson Studio Architects.

Site Visit Wednesdays to our beautiful c.1885 ! This townhouse has it all- terracotta, brick, and brownstone. Today we...
16/12/2021

Site Visit Wednesdays to our beautiful c.1885 ! This townhouse has it all- terracotta, brick, and brownstone. Today we marveled at the progress of the terrace and the future site of the skylight. Can you guess what the cast iron panel is from?

We are hiring! Head to 'Archinect' to read more about the positions and apply. We are looking forward to hearing from yo...
19/11/2021

We are hiring! Head to 'Archinect' to read more about the positions and apply. We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Site Visit Wednesdays to our beautiful -raising the roof for future home dwellers designed by the great architect
05/08/2021

Site Visit Wednesdays to our beautiful -raising the roof for future home dwellers designed by the great architect

This Saturday, James is the featured speaker at the Friends’ of Taconic State Park 13th Annual Meeting and BBQ Supper. H...
29/07/2021

This Saturday, James is the featured speaker at the Friends’ of Taconic State Park 13th Annual Meeting and BBQ Supper. He will be presenting on his historical preservation work in the area as well as previous projects. All are welcome, and tickets may be purchased on Eventbrite via the link in our bio. |

On our trip up to Columbia County last week we visited a few other sites for surveying. Antonia, Jeff, and Zhechen worke...
22/07/2021

On our trip up to Columbia County last week we visited a few other sites for surveying. Antonia, Jeff, and Zhechen worked on taking the measurements of this multigenerational country house. It was built in 1870 as a small home with a gable roof and has since expanded with modern additions. The additions resulted in a disjointed combination of interior spaces of varying elevations and awkwardly sized rooms. Our goal is to smooth out the transitions between the different zones of the house and create a layout for family gathering and recreation. |

Congratulations to Antonia and Monica, who have been recently promoted to Associate and Project Manager, respectively. W...
21/07/2021

Congratulations to Antonia and Monica, who have been recently promoted to Associate and Project Manager, respectively. We are excited about their professional growth and are glad to have them on our team!

Another one of our historic renovation projects is the restoration of the East Gate Toll House along Rte 23, which was e...
21/07/2021

Another one of our historic renovation projects is the restoration of the East Gate Toll House along Rte 23, which was established as the Columbia Turnpike. The toll house is one of three built along the turnpike, only the West Gate toll house also survives. East Gate was built in 1799 and served as a private residence until 1970, and it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2016.

Our proposed restoration includes moving the toll house 30ft back from the road to protect the building and reconstruct the original toll gate. The building has a crumbling foundation and is generally in disrepair but many original details still remain, such as the wood burning brick oven.

This project has received financial support from generous private donations, but we are still in need of additional funds to realize our vision. Please consider donating to this restoration effort of a significant historical landmark of Hillsdale and Columbia County at large. It will serve as an educational resource and as a tourist attraction that will boost the local economy.

You may send a donation to friendsofeastgate.org/donate and read more about the history of the toll house and our mission on the History and About pages on the site

We made a fun discovery during construction last week. Horsehair was used to reinforce plaster and help prevent curls of...
12/05/2021

We made a fun discovery during construction last week. Horsehair was used to reinforce plaster and help prevent curls of plaster from breaking away. Swipe to see the plaster wall where we discovered this!

One of our favorite parts of our new website is our Passive House page - click the link in our bio to read more about ho...
03/03/2021

One of our favorite parts of our new website is our Passive House page - click the link in our bio to read more about how we put Passive House standards in mind with all that we do.

As our world navigates the particularities of life in a pandemic, our office, like most across New York City, is working...
01/04/2020

As our world navigates the particularities of life in a pandemic, our office, like most across New York City, is working remotely and grappling with the sudden loss of our public spaces—the parks, libraries, museums, and train platforms that are the backdrops of our everyday routines. These spaces are integral to how we operate, serving as meeting points, as sites of physical and intellectual connection, as sources of respite.

With social distancing measures, the safest public space for us to congregate is the virtual world, on spaces like Zoom, Skype, and social media channels we can access at the push of a button.

Stay safe, stay well.

Recently featured by B&B Italia, our ‘Pop of Color’ project uses the bold color palette of the Patricia Urquiola Tufty-T...
29/05/2019

Recently featured by B&B Italia, our ‘Pop of Color’ project uses the bold color palette of the Patricia Urquiola Tufty-Time seating system to add some fun to our elegantly designed apartment in the Upper East Side.

Visit our website for more info on our projects, and to learn about Passive Houses (why we love them and why we love to build them)

Photos by Ty Cole
Products by B&B Italia, Patricia Urquiola, Boffi, USAI Lighting, Poliform

Recently featured by B&B Italia, our ‘Pop of Color’ project uses the bold color palette of the Patricia Urquiola Tufty-T...
29/05/2019

Recently featured by B&B Italia, our ‘Pop of Color’ project uses the bold color palette of the Patricia Urquiola Tufty-Time seating system to add some fun to our elegantly designed apartment in the Upper East Side.... Visit our website for more info on our projects, and to learn about Passive Houses (why we love them and why we live to build them). | Photos by Ty Cole | Repost from B&B Italia | Products by B&B Italia, Patricia Urquiola, Boffi, USAI Lighting, Poliform

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Monday 08:30 - 18:00
Tuesday 08:30 - 18:00
Wednesday 08:30 - 18:00
Thursday 08:30 - 18:00
Friday 08:30 - 23:59
Saturday 00:00 - 00:30

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(212) 337-9649

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