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Matthew
Kmetz
Senior Principal and Protective Design & Security Practice Leader
New York
+1.212.367.2901
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Pawel
Woelke
Principal & Aberdeen, Bristol, Ballymena & Warrington Office Co-Director
Warrington
+44.07784.213120
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30 Hudson Yards How to build a 101-story, 2.6-million-square-foot office tower, the tallest at Hudson Yards, atop an operational rail yard.
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10 Hudson Yards A concrete high-rise office building adjacent to an operational rail yard, designed without sacrificing on style.
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One Vanderbilt How do you construct a supertall building next to one of the world’s busiest transit hubs, and on an accelerated schedule? Start early, and carefully model the entire structure.
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VIA 57 West Unique buildings need equally unique structures. Our custom solutions deliver them cost-effectively, with built-in efficiency and resilience.
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World Trade Center Transportation Hub We provided structural and protective design services for Calatrava's signature World Trade Center Transportation Hub.
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University of Oregon Knight Campus For the University of Oregon’s new Knight Campus, speed was critical. So was architectural and structural integrity. We helped achieve both.
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Helmsley Building, 230 Park Avenue The Helmsley Building restoration sets a precedent for repairing historic terra cotta.
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Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Combating risk is our specialty. To protect buildings from threats—in this case, hostile vehicles—we develop tailored solutions, informed on investigations of past events.
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Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice When renovating an architectural icon, making the right choices to preserve its historical significance is essential.
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The David H. Koch Center For Cancer Care Our innovative resilience strategy safeguarded MSKCC’s premier cancer center from flooding – while vastly improving the patient experience.Additional Projects
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Structure Magazine: Reimagining Resiliency in Healthcare Design
June 09, 2021
In an article for STRUCTURE Magazine, Associate Andrew Altamirano discusses our structural engineering work for the project and its holistic approach to resiliency.
Abruzzo, Malsch & Van Eepoel Elected to Board of Directors
May 24, 2021
Thornton Tomasetti announces that Managing Principal John Abruzzo, P.E., S.E., and Senior Principals Elisabeth Malsch, Ph.D., P.E., and Peggy Van Eepoel, P.E., F.SEI have been elected to the firm’s board of directors for two-year terms.
2020 Showcase: Responding to the Pandemic
May 09, 2021
When COVID-19 cases surged in the spring of 2020, and again last winter, our engineers, scientists and programmers lent a hand. Here are a few of the ways we helped our clients and communities meet some immediate challenges.
Stepping Closer to our Carbon Reduction Goals
May 05, 2021
Our offices saw a significant drop in greenhouse gas emissions, due in part to the global pandemic.
Engineering Inc: The Engineering Firm of the Future
April 20, 2021
Innovative technologies, the COVID-19 pandemic and other forces are having a transformative impact on the engineering profession.
Taylor Devices, Inc. & Thornton Tomasetti Team Up on Global Launch of Pumpkin™ Mounts
April 19, 2021
The revolutionary shock and vibration product offers significant improvements over standard mounts in the protection of critical equipment.
The Shed Employs GoGuide™ Solution In Safe Reopening Strategy
March 16, 2021
The Shed, the flexible arts center at the intersection of Hudson Yards and Chelsea on Manhattan’s West Side, has implemented GoGuide™, a comprehensive technology solution for safe, secure visitor reentry, as part of its reopening strategy.
ENR: Hockey Arena Skates Ahead of Shutdowns
January 20, 2021
"The journey for the 19,000-seat UBS Arena, which broke ground in September 2019, was on a fast track when the project team faced a major obstacle—a nearly 50-day work stoppage from late March to late May last year under a COVID-19 pandemic lockdown."
AEC Tech Influencers
January 15, 2021
Since 2014, Constructech magazine has been honoring the women behind the digital transformation of the industry and who through their success are creating opportunities for those who will follow them.
Raymond Daddazio Inducted into National Academy of Construction
November 09, 2020
Raymond Daddazio, a senior consultant in the firm’s New York City office, has been selected for membership in the National Academy of Construction’s (NAC) Class of 2020.
Thornton Tomasetti Launches T2D2, an AI Solution Company to Detect, Classify and Monitor Deterioration
September 29, 2020
T2D2 SaaS offering uses deep learning and computer vision built on decades of building renewal, investigation and Preservation Experience
Tekla Modeling and Connection Engineering Help Cut Costs, Speed Construction of One Vanderbilt
September 15, 2020
We provided Advanced Project Delivery services including connection engineering and Tekla modeling for SL Green’s newly opened One Vanderbilt, an iconic Class A office tower in Midtown Manhattan, to help the project meet its aggressive construction goals.
Roof Construction Underway at UBS Arena
August 25, 2020
At the same time the New York Islanders are making a 2020 Stanley Cup run, the roof is going up on their new home.
2019 Resilience Showcase: Sunnyside Yard Master Plan
July 27, 2020
Sunnyside Yard is a 180-acre development in New York City that involves building a massive deck over an active rail yard.
2019 Sustainability Showcase: 100 Flatbush Avenue
July 27, 2020
As part of the most sustainable block in Brooklyn, 100 Flatbush Avenue will be the first all-electric tower in New York City.
2019 Green Offices Update
July 27, 2020
In 2019, 87 employees – representing all but our smallest offices – served as local corporate responsibility advocates.
2019 Lifestyle-Friendly Workplace Update
July 26, 2020
In 2019, we continued the regular offerings of our wellness program and added more ways to promote good health.
Supporting the COVID-19 Response Effort
May 11, 2020
As communities around the world battle the coronavirus pandemic, our engineers, scientists and programmers are lending a hand.
Healthcare Facilities Today: Security Fundamentals For Temporary Facilities
April 23, 2020
In the effort to ease the burden on overcrowded hospitals, we have seen public venues turned into alternate care facilities and military field hospitals set up across the US and in other parts of the world. As these temporary hospitals take shape, it’s important to ensure secure and safe operations for the medical professionals and patients.
Embodied Carbon Measurement Tool BEACON Launches
January 08, 2020
We have launched Beacon, an innovative embodied carbon measurement tool poised to change the way structural engineers understand and manage embodied carbon optimization.
Embodied Carbon Measurement Study
November 14, 2019
We have released results from our multi-year, project-based embodied carbon measurement study, identifying the type of structures, materials and components with the highest carbon emissions.
2019 Lee Petrella and Daniel A. Cuoco Scholarship Winners
November 04, 2019
Thornton Tomasetti has awarded two college students – Yocheved Friedman and Tsee Yung Lee – with scholarships for the 2019-20 academic year.
Historic Cast Iron Fire Watchtower Restoration
October 30, 2019
Thornton Tomasetti has completed the restoration and reconstruction of the Harlem Fire Watchtower in Marcus Garvey Park, which was unveiled to the public by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation on October 26th.
REW: Work Progressing on New Pedestrian Bridge
October 25, 2019
"Electrical work on the new West Thames Pedestrian Bridge in Battery Park City in Lower Manhattan has been completed ahead of a planned Spring opening."
One Vanderbilt Tops Out
October 10, 2019
Less than three years after breaking ground, one of New York City’s tallest office buildings has topped out.
Thornton Tomasetti Announces Management Evolution
September 10, 2019
In pursuit of its goal to become the global driver of change and innovation in the industries it serves, Thornton Tomasetti’s board of directors announces the latest evolution in its leadership as the firm marks its 70th anniversary.
Keeping Homes & People Safe In Puerto Rico
July 01, 2019
Recovering from the devastation and later repercussions of Hurricanes Irma and Maria is still an enormous challenge for both the people and the economy of Puerto Rico.
OnScale Receives Series A Funding
April 02, 2019
TTWiiN, the technology accelerator of Thornton Tomasetti, has announced that one of its portfolio companies OnScale received $10M in Series A funding led by Intel Capital and Gradient Ventures, Google’s AI-focused venture capital fund.
Thornton Tomasetti Acquires Becker Structural Engineers
April 01, 2019
Thornton Tomasetti has acquired Becker Structural Engineers, Inc., a Portland, Maine-based firm with specializations in mass timber, parking structures and highway bridge projects. The deal will expand the firm’s ability to serve clients in New England.
NYT: Log Cabins? No, These Wooden Buildings Are High-Rises
January 01, 2019
“Developers have not used wood for much other than houses since the horse-and-buggy days. But the knotty building material is making a comeback.”
Stauthamer Tapped as Chief Human Resources Officer
December 13, 2018
Daniel Stauthamer has joined the firm as chief human resources officer.
BD&C: Design revealed for mass-timber residential tower in Milwaukee
October 19, 2018
“Ascent is the apt name of what would be the tallest mass-timber building in the Western Hemisphere, a 21-story 410,000-sf mixed-use tower that would be located in downtown Milwaukee, Wis.”
A New York Landmark Gets a New Look
October 04, 2018
The Empire State Building took the wraps off a dedicated observatory entrance and public areas as part of a 10-year redevelopment effort at the 102-story New York City tower.
Destination Mars
September 10, 2018
Thornton Tomasetti has designed a number of innovative buildings around the globe, but there’s a project on the boards that could boldly take us where no other engineer has gone before.
Gothic-Style Building on Princeton Campus
April 27, 2018
New atria and glazed rooftop pavilions are among the alternations to a historic educational building on Princeton's campus in New Jersey, as part of a project overseen by Canadian studio KPMB.
The Shed Gets Ready for its Debut
March 08, 2018
Excitement continues to build around The Shed, the new flexible multi-arts space at the center of Manhattan’s Hudson Yards development, as the first round of commissioned projects for the 2019 inaugural season were announced.
Jim Dray Joins Thornton Tomasetti as Chief Information Officer
February 26, 2018
Thornton Tomasetti, the international engineering firm, announces that Jim Dray has joined the firm as Chief Information Officer.
Aine Brazil Named to National Academy of Engineering
February 07, 2018
Vice Chairman Aine Brazil has achieved one of the highest professional distinctions awarded to an engineer. This week she was elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) in recognition for her leadership in the design of innovative buildings and for contributions to engineering literacy.
Largest ETFE Roof in the US Takes Center Stage
February 02, 2018
With the outside temperature forecast to be just 3 degrees Fahrenheit during this Sunday’s Super Bowl in Minneapolis, Minnesota, fans inside U.S. Bank Stadium can rest assured they’ll be warm wearing their favored team’s T-shirt.
U.S. Bank Stadium Ready to Host the Big Game
January 30, 2018
With a steeply lofted roof, resembling a Viking longship at sea, and featuring the largest use of a transparent ETFE system in North America, the 1.7-million-square-foot venue is unlike any other to ever host the big game.
BBC: A Brave New World Of Theatre Design
January 24, 2018
"A new generation of theatre buildings with an eclectic, characterful aesthetic is taking over from the neutral 'black-box' concept, says Dominic Lutyens.
Vessel Structure Tops Out
January 03, 2018
Since starting construction in April 2017, the Vessel interactive structure at New York’s Hudson Yards Development has grown from its 50-foot diameter base to a final height, and width, of 150 feet.