George, the civic center of Staten Island; a short ride from Manhattan on the iconic Ferry. PHILOSOPHY
v + b Joint venture is foremost an inter‐disciplinary practice with expertise in related disciplines. Our goal is to integrate cultural and ecological values into the preservation, planning and redevelopment processes of neighborhoods and communities. We recognize the importance and the
contribution that these disciplines have on the quality of life of residents and the character of its public places and architecture. The practice is founded on the premise that successful transformations of the environment evolve from plans and designs that are rooted in the social, cultural and built contexts of the site and the community. We recognize that land uses; political, cultural and economic activity; history; building typology and design; and the natural environment are all linked in a complex relationship, which give meaning to the sense of place. And that architecture and urban form, regardless of scale and spatial quality, are derived from traditional principles and patterns of city‐ and town‐building. We are conscious of the need to find workable and sustainable solutions to the interwoven web of challenges we face, thus our practice is dedicated to the ideal of preservation, urban planning and architecture as art that is functional, responsive, economical, sustainable and enriching in a multitude of ways. v + b projects profit from front‐line experience ‐ both partners having been principals of award‐ winning Architectural firms, they share a longstanding reputation for dedicated service to their clients and communities. FOCUS AREAS
v + b Joint Venture is New York City‐based with proven technical and design expertise, providing a broad scope of Architectural and related services to a diverse client base. Our practice encompasses small‐scale custom residential and site‐specific project designs, as well as multi‐family developments, and planning and urban design projects. The firm is thoroughly knowledgeable of the regulatory and land use planning frameworks of the Tri‐ State region and capable of responding to diverse local conditions and contexts with solutions unique to each site and area. To articulate those ends and strengthen the relationship between various disciplines we offer services in the following thematic areas:
Architecture • Historic Preservation • Planning • Urban Design
A strength of our practice is the ability to draw from a pool of independent practitioners as well as larger firms experienced in related specializations to assure the best possible results. Toward the achievement of that goal, our team organization structure allows us to use our size and resources efficiently and allocate specialists on a per‐project basis to meet the needs of our clients. Past project teams have included architects, planners, attorneys, graphic designers, historians, health professionals, engineers and university professors.
