Transforming a former U.S. Army installation into a major film and television production campus requires more than designing a collection of buildings. Each structure must respond to a different part of the production process—from expansive, column-free soundstages to mill buildings, production offices, storage facilities and supporting spaces.

GMS was selected as design consultant for the assessment and repair of the Guastavino timbrel dome on top of the Dime Savings Bank building at 9 Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. The bank building was opened in 1908, and the dome was added in 1932. The Dime site is under redevelopment as part of the Brooklyn Tower project, a newly built 1035 foot tall tower, completed in 2023, by SHoP Architects and WSP. As part of the redevelopment, the roof over the bank building is set to become an accessible terrace hosting a fitness center, swimming pools and other amenity spaces for residents.

Hospitals are among the most demanding buildings to design, expand, and renovate. The structural design of a hospital or a medical facility requires conformance to the applicable codes and accepted professional engineering practices as with any other building, but structural adequacy is only the starting point. Healthcare facilities contain sensitive diagnostic and treatment equipment, extensive mechanical and electrical infrastructure, specialized clinical spaces, and, in the case of the renovation of existing facilities, medical procedures and critical operations that need to continually be in operation during construction.

Manhattan’s Upper East Side is known for its distinctive architectural character, where historic prewar buildings and traditional masonry façades increasingly stand alongside thoughtfully designed contemporary residences. Among the neighborhood’s recent additions is 200 East 75th Street, an 18-story luxury residential development completed in late 2025.

The expansion of Jake’s 58 Casino Hotel is a major redevelopment that will transform the existing Long Island gaming and hospitality destination. The project includes approximately 110,500 square feet of expansion, a 168,000-square-foot, two-story addition, and a new three and a half level parking garage along the north side of the existing hotel. With completion of Phase 1 anticipated later this year and a project budget of approximately $210 million, the development will substantially expand the casino, hospitality, dining, entertainment, and event spaces.

The Guide Dog Foundation is expanding its campus in Smithtown with the addition of a new 31,950-square-foot Puppy Development Center.  The facility will support the next generation of service dogs through purpose-built training, care and education spaces while incorporating sustainable systems, materials and operational practices.

The Guide Dog Foundation has provided guide dogs to individuals who are blind or visually impaired since World War II. In 2003, it launched America’s VetDogs to support veterans, active-duty military, and first responders with disabilities. Together, these organizations have placed nearly 950 assistance dogs.

New York City enacted Intro 1321-2025, the NYC Existing Building Code (EBC) on January 17, 2026 and this new code will go into effect on July 17, 2027. The EBC will govern the alteration and maintenance of existing buildings. It also amends the Administrative Code of the City of New York and repeals the 1968 Code. The EBC is modeled on the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) and provides a comprehensive and streamlined regulatory framework for alterations to existing buildings. The IEBC is widely adopted throughout the country, including in New York State.

On the last day of April, GMS engineers participated in the Structural Engineers Association of New York Balsa Wood Truss Competition—hosted by the Young Members Group and the Sustainable Design Committee.

80 Clarkson Street forms a stunning new residential project in Manhattan’s West Village neighborhood. Developed by Zeckendorf Development and Atlas Capital Group and designed by COOKFOX Architects with SLCE Architects as the Architect of Record, the project is a two-tower residential complex that sits along the Hudson River waterfront. The two towers stand at 45 and 37 stories respectively, totaling an area of about 767,000 GSF. About 434,000 GSF is reserved for residential condominiums and amenities including a spa, a pool, a sauna, a fitness studio, wine cellars, screening rooms, and a winter garden for tenants to lounge. 80 Clarkson’s impression on the skyline is felt through its uniquely articulated facade, which is made of prefabricated concrete panels clad with variegated Indiana limestone. The balconies and loggias feature hand-set limestone.

New York City is home to many of the most iconic buildings in the world. The familiar skyline is displayed on various postcards and photographs and is often referenced in pop culture each day. In addition to being known for its diverse cultures and high-end fashion, the Big Apple is home to many skyscrapers, including One World Trade Center, the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, and of course, the Flatiron Building. Originally designed by Daniel Burnham and completed in 1902, the Flatiron Building sits at 175 Fifth Avenue in the heart of its namesake, the Flatiron District. The structure was one of the earliest skyscrapers in New York City history and quickly became one of its top tourist attractions, mainly due to its unique triangular shape. In 1966, the Flatiron Building was designated as a landmark in New York City and would become a National Historic Landmark in 1989. The Flatiron Building was originally developed as offices for the Fuller Company and remained as such until 2019 when Macmillan Publishers left the building.