Celebrating World Optometry Day
March 23rd marks World Optometry Day, a time to recognize the vital role of optometrists in vision care and eye health worldwide. It’s also a reminder of the importance of […]
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Designing a Greener Future with Mass Timber
At MDSA, we continually seek innovative ways to enhance sustainability in our projects. After successfully designing and constructing 10 gymnasiums using architectural precast wall panels, cast-in-place concrete mezzanines, and concrete-filled […]
Celebrating International Women’s Day
Today, we proudly celebrate the incredible women in our office and the AEC industry. Women have played a vital role in shaping the built environment, designing spaces that inspire, connect, […]
Honoring Frank Richlan, AIA
Today, we honor the legacy of our founder, Frank Richlan, AIA (February 22, 1942 – September 10, 2003). In 1982, Frank and his partner, Herbert Beckhard, established our predecessor firm, […]
Celebrating National Engineers Week
We’re excited to celebrate the incredible work of engineers across the country. In the AEC industry, collaboration is the key to achieving excellence. It’s through our partnerships with amazing engineering […]
Recently Completed: Bronx High School for the Visual Arts Gymnasium
The recently completed Bronx High School for the Visual Arts Gymnasium Annex is a striking blend of modern design and functional architecture. The exterior of the building features a combination […]
Honoring Herbert Beckhard, FAIA
Today, we celebrate the legacy of our firm’s founder, Herbert Beckhard, FAIA (January 28, 1926 – September 11, 2003). In 1982, Herb and his partner Frank Richlan established our predecessor […]
Celebrating International Day of Education
To celebrate International Day of Education, established by the United Nations General Assembly, we’re proud to highlight our contribution to global learning through our project at the American School of […]
Now Available: Light, Color, Texture – The Work of MDSA
We’re thrilled to announce the release of our monograph, Light, Color, Texture: The Work of MDSA — a deep dive into our approach to design, execution, and longevity. Rather than […]
MDSA Receives 2024 AIA NYS Excelsior Award for Mosaic Pre-K Center
This prestigious award recognizes the project’s overall performance, how it impacts the user and the community, and design excellence, all within the context of a publicly funded project. Contest entries […]
Mosaic Pre-K Center at New York Hall of Science Receives Honorable Mention in 2024 PCI Design Awards
The Mosaic Pre-K Center at Hall of Science was honored in the 2024 Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) Design Awards. Fundamental to the scheme for the Pre-K Center was to feel […]
MDSA Recognized at the 2023 Queens Chamber of Commerce Building Awards
On October 12, the Queens Chamber of Commerce held its 2023 Annual Building Awards Gala, celebrating building projects throughout Queens, New York. Mosaic Pre-K Center at New York Hall of […]
MDSA’s Gymnasium Prototype featured in PCI’s Project Spotlight
The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) published an article about MDSA’s Gymnasium Prototypes build for New York City School Construction Authority. https://www.pci.org/PCI/Project_Resources/Project_Profile/Project_Profile_Details.aspx?ID=254832
MDSA Projects Featured in Several Book Publications
A round-up on the latest publications featuring recent MDSA projects. Solace in Nature: Homes that blend with the landscape Featured Projects: Morning Sky, Cottonwood, AZ
January 2020 Newsletter
This Newsletter features MDSA’s recent book publication and new projects under construction.
Building Great Schools for a Great City – ORO Editions
The Public School designs by MDSA are featured extensively in the 2019 publication on recent history of school construction in New York City. https://www.oroeditions.com/product/building-great-schools-for-a-great-city/
Morning Sky Publications
Morning Sky House, Guest House and Stable featured in books by Images Publishing – Solace in Nature: Homes that blend with the landscape Morning Sky Residence, Cottonwood, AZ
Demanding Sites of Two Schools Call for Innovative Designs
This quarter’s MDSA newsletter focuses on the challenge of designing two New York City Schools on demanding sites while satisfying the missions of the schools. “We designed many spaces for assembly and […]
Morning Sky in Architect’s Homes
Morning Sky House, Guest House and Stable featured in newly released book by Images Publishing.
PS340 Case Study in Adaptable Architecture
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Morning Sky and PS96 in Architect Magazine
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PS340 Manhattan published in Adaptable Architecture book
MDSA’s PS340 Manhattan project is one of 10 featured case studies for Adaptable Architecture: Theory and Practice set to be published by Routledge this May. Adaptable Architecture provides thought-provoking and […]
Four Universal Pre-K Centers Designed by MDSzerbaty Associates Opened in Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island
Four Universal Pre-K Centers designed by the architecture firm MDSzerbaty Associates (MDSA) for the New York School Construction Authority opened this past September, announces Michael Szerbaty, MDSA principal. The four centers, […]
Cottonwood retreat takes cues from ancient Indians
Article by AZ republic describing the design inspiration for the Morning Sky Residence. When building a home in the Southwest, listen to the experts for a millennium: the Sinagua, Anasazi […]
Multiple Job Openings
MDSA is a design-oriented practice in New York City. We have a diverse portfolio, having completed a wide range of K-12 and higher ed, civic, healthcare, and commercial buildings for […]
Morning Sky Residence passes final inspection
MSR passed its final inspection this week and is officially ready for occupancy.
Michael Speronza, AIA, LEED AP, named Associate
Michael Speronza was promoted to Associate. He previously held the position of Project Architect. In addition to managing the implementation of projects, as an associate, Mr. Speronza will play a critical […]
Freedman named Practice Partner
Michael Freedman was promoted to partner. He will continue to hold the position of associate. As partner of the firm, he will participate in the management and decision making of […]
Old Hospital Morphs into New School
Developed by the NYC School Construction Authority (SCA) and designed by MDSzerbaty+Associates (MDSA), PS 340 recently opened on the lower floors of the New York Foundling Hospital, located on the corner […]
New green school opens its doors in Chelsea
PS340, a public school developed by the NYC School Construction Authority (SCA) and designed by MDSzerbaty+Associates (MDSA), opened its doors in Chelsea recently. Located at the corner of the Avenue […]
MDSzerbaty designs 23,000sqft. Polo Grounds Community Center – $13 million project
A community center with a curved roofline and bold color scheme has just opened to serve the West Harlem residents of three low and middle-income housing complexes. Designed by MDSzerbaty […]
NY Foundling Hospital to convert to public school
The New York School Construction Authority is planning the conversion of the lower six floors and cellar of the 95,000-sq-ft, 14-story New York Foundling Hospital’s Manhattan building, first built in […]
SCA selects MDSA for new school
MDSA announced its selection by the NYC School Construction Authority (SCA) to design the conversion of the major portion of New York Foundling Hospital’s Manhattan building into the new home […]
MDSA selected to give new home for PS340
PS 340 to Occupy Six Floors of the New York Foundling Hospital in a Renovation by MDSzerbaty Associates Architecture (MDSA). MDSA is pleased to announce its selection by the NYC […]
MDSA participating in Green Buildings Open House
This event is GreenHomeNYC’s semi-annual guided tour of green buildings all over New York City, taking place on May 8th of this year. The event gives New Yorkers a chance […]
Demanding Sites for Two Schools Call for Innovative Designs
Two New York City schools that opened recently demonstrate creative responses to demanding sites in the Bronx. Designed by MDSzerbaty & Associates Architecture (MDSA) for the New York City School […]
Transparency Opens Up Conference Center
NY-based Michael D. Szerbaty + Associates has completed a newly renovated conference center for Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR). Located in midtown Manhattan, the center’s expanded […]
Vassar College Ferry House Dormitory Restoration
Article published in Interior Design.
Drew United Methodist Church
Article published in Concrete Masonry Designs.
Riverfront Office Complex (Cali Tower)
Published in National Academy of Design 178th Annual Exhibition Catalogue.
Cali International Financial Center Lobby
Published in Water Spaces of the World Volume 3.
Police Service Area #5
Project published in AIA Guide to New York City, Norval White; 2000, Times Books.