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New York, NY 10271-0016
United States
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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, Belfast & Warrington Co-Office Director
Warrington
+44.07784.213120
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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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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.
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Deerkoski Joins as Senior Principal and Transportation Practice Co-Leader
December 01, 2021
Thornton Tomasetti announces that John C. Deerkoski, P.E. has joined the firm as senior principal and Transportation practice co-leader.
Structure Magazine: Automation and the Future of Structural Engineering
December 01, 2021
A discussion of automation and the future for structural engineers with some of the industry’s leading experts in digital design.
UBS Arena Opens
November 24, 2021
A ribbon cutting on November 19 marked the grand opening of UBS Arena — the new home to National Hockey League’s New York Islanders — in Elmont, New York
Metropolis: After Two Decades Vacant, Dickey House to Reopen as a Public School
November 19, 2021
This unique early 19th-century building is a rare surviving and valuable example of Federal-style architecture in New York City.
New York YIMBY: Construction Tops Out At 141 Willoughby Street
November 18, 2021
A new 24-story commercial tower at 141 Willoughby Street in Downtown Brooklyn has officially topped out, comprising 400,000 square feet with a mix of Class A office space and retail on the lower floors.
Daddazio Receives 2021 Homer Gage Balcom Award
November 17, 2021
Senior Consultant Raymond P. Daddazio, Eng.Sc.D., P.E., F.EMI, has been awarded the 2021 Homer Gage Balcom Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Metropolitan Section.
Retrofit Magazine: Preserving Historic Fabric Is More Cost-effective Than Large-scale Replacement
November 09, 2021
A comprehensive façade restoration program at the Helmsley Building at 230 Park Avenue in New York City has won top honors in Retrofit Magazine's Metamorphosis Awards for the Exterior Restoration category.
Civil + Structural Engineer: Repairing The Helmsley Building
November 05, 2021
The ability to tie the face of the original terra cotta panels to the back up wall saved the integrity of the landmark building.
Tech Tool for Mapping Urban Flood Risk
October 28, 2021
A new web app developed by a member of our Resilience practice aims to help New York City communities identify and prepare for future flood hazards.
Arecibo Observatory Cables Put To the Test
October 26, 2021
Why did the Arecibo radio telescope collapse? It’s a simple question that has a complicated answer.
Steel Institute of New York: Skating Toward a New State-of-the-Art UBS Arena
September 30, 2021
Challenged with COVID-19 rules and restrictions, a Populous- and Thornton Tomasetti-led design team delivered an innovative steel superstructure with long span roof trusses, lateral load resisting braces in the elevator cores and perimeter and a large rigging capacity for concerts, venues and sporting events.
beINSports: Al Thumama Stadium to host Amir Cup Final in October
September 10, 2021
The 49th Amir Cup Final will be played at the Al Thumama Stadium on October 22, marking completion of Qatar’s sixth FIFA World Cup 2022 venue after Khalifa International, Al Janoub, Education City, Ahmad Bin Ali and Al Bayt stadiums.
Back to the Great Indoors
July 06, 2021
As people start settling into our new headquarters, they can do so with confidence, knowing that the space carries the International WELL Building Institute’s WELL Health-Safety Rating.
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.
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.