Midtown Training School

MIDTOWN TRAINING SCHOOL

Rojas AP worked closely with Noble Desktop design and coding training school to fit out the third floor in this Madison Avenue commercial building. The 2,400 square foot space was designed to accommodate a reception and student lounge, four classrooms, a private office for instructors, service rooms, and ADA compliant restrooms. For the proposed electrical layout, Rojas AP took into consideration the school’s infrastructure needs of one computer per student for custom made furniture with built-in outlets. The tenant work was coordinated with the ongoing building upgrades provided by the landlord. This included extensive coordination for the mechanical system to meet the school’s sound requirements.

LOCATION
NEW YORK, NY

Midtown FISP Filing

Midtown FISP Filing

Rojas AP performed close-up and visual inspections to properly access the facade conditions of a 12-story building and address findings for the FISP (Facade Inspection Safety Program, formerly Local Law 11) Cycle 8 compliance report. Rojas AP performed the inspection using a 150’ articulating boom lift in order to eliminate any impact on their newly installed roofing system. Subsequently, Rojas AP outlined future facade work to be completed as part of a repair and maintenance program and coordinated drawings and paperwork submittals with the NYC Department of Buildings for approvals.

LOCATION
NEW YORK, NY

Fifth Avenue First Floor Renovation

Fifth Avenue First Floor Renovation

Rojas AP worked with the property owner to renovate the 1st floor of this six-story apartment building located in the Upper East Side. The proposed scope entailed adding an exercise room for the tenants and converting six of the existing office spaces into residential units, ranging from a studio to a two-bedroom apartment. The work also included installing new vestibule doors, new lighting, flooring, and wall panels in the common hallway area, all done in coordination with interior design firm C McKEOUGH Unltd. Rojas AP filed with the Department of Building an Alteration Type 1 application to change the use and dwelling unit count. Approvals from the Landmarks Preservation Commission were also obtained. In addition to coordinating with the interior designer, Rojas AP worked closely with the mechanical and structural engineers for coordination.

LOCATION
NEW YORK, NY

Bronx Pro Bono Outdoor Dining

Bronx Pro Bono Outdoor Dining

As part of the NYCxDESIGN Corps program, Rojas AP was contacted by the restaurant owner of the South of France to design two outdoor dining areas. In addition to complying with the city’s COVID-19 and dining regulations, Rojas AP was compelled by the owner to propose a space that offers its customers cross-ventilation during the summer that can also keep the heater-generated air during the winter. The owner wanted windows and doors that allowed the two structures to be locked from the outside and keep the restaurant’s belongings safe overnight. For cross-ventilation and natural light, Rojas AP proposed a custom-made window for each module, with sliding glass panels that can be removed during work hours. For better insulation, we proposed double-pane glass. Rojas AP also proposed UV-protected clear corrugated polycarbonate roofing for additional natural light. The challenge was to make this authentic Puerto Rican restaurant visually stand out from the adjacent restaurant. The result was a combination of terra-cotta painted plywood and off-white trims, with black and white Chevron shaped painted plywood flooring to resemble the historic colonial look and feel of Old San Juan.

LOCATION
BRONX, NY

Historical Home Restoration

Historical Home Restoration

Coming Soon

LOCATION
QUEENS, NY

Long Island City Facade Repair

Long Island City Facade Repair

Coming Soon

LOCATION
QUEENS, NY