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New York
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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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The Shed How do we make an avant-garde arts center so flexible, it’s future-proof? Make it move, of course!
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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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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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Saint Nicholas National Shrine The new Saint Nicholas National Shrine at the World Trade Center replaces a church destroyed in the September 11 terrorist attacks.
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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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Sherman Minton Bridge What if we could have investigated Minnesota’s I-35 Bridge three months before it collapsed? With the Sherman Minton Bridge, we had that chance.
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Arecibo Radio Telescope What began as a maintenance project quickly shifted to a recovery and forensic investigation.
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World Trade Center Response, Recovery and Analysis Starting with a walk-through on September 11, 2001, we began a multi-year, far-reaching mobilization and coordination of engineering services.
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Sunnyside Yard Master Plan Reinventing what a sustainable, resilient, people-first community can be – by creating a neighborhood out of thin air.
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Ministry of Taxation Tower With its striking design, the Ministry of Taxation Tower adds a new twist to the Baku skyline.
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100 Flatbush Tops Out
February 02, 2023
New York City is a step closer to having its first all-electric residential skyscraper with the recent topping out of 100 Flatbush in Downtown Brooklyn.
BD&C: Why Lithium-Ion Batteries Pose Fire Safety Concerns for Buildings
January 10, 2023
Lithium-ion batteries (LIB) have become the dominant technology in phones, laptops, scooters, electric bikes, electric vehicles, as well as large-scale battery energy storage facilities. As such, it is important to systematically consider their impact on fire safety inside buildings, especially since electrification is a critical part of the effort to limit climate change.
Lynch Joins Forensics Practice as Senior Vice President
December 14, 2022
Thornton Tomasetti announces that Timothy D. Lynch, P.E., a recognized expert in building forensics and emergency response, has joined the firm’s Forensics practice as a senior vice president.
2022 Lee Petrella and Daniel A. Cuoco Scholarship Winners
December 09, 2022
Thornton Tomasetti has provided two college students – Xiaoxiao Zhang and Samuel Landesman – with scholarships for the 2022-23 academic year.
Retrofit: Ingenuity and Technology Breathe New Life into Historic Terra-cotta Half Columns
November 18, 2022
Cited for its “wonderful demonstrations of the use of current technology in preservation,” the restoration of New York’s historic Merchants’ Exchange Building earned retrofit Magazine's Metamorphosis Awards’ top prize in the Exterior Restoration category.
ASCE: How To Keep Civil Engineers Safe at Work, In The Field
November 17, 2022
From busy construction sites and active bridges and highways to structural failure investigations and COVID risks, engineers can encounter a number of potentially dangerous situations when conducting jobsite visits.
New David Geffen Hall Opens in Manhattan
October 11, 2022
It was curtain up this past weekend at the new David Geffen Hall at New York City’s famed Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
Ray Daddazio Receives 2022 Melvin L. Baron Award
September 27, 2022
Thornton Tomasetti Senior Consultant Ray Daddazio has been named the recipient of the Melvin L. Baron Award for outstanding contributions to the field of shock and vibration analysis.
Healthcare Facilities Today: Facility Management Before a Crisis Strikes
September 27, 2022
Growing threats to operations create pressure and opportunities for managers to improve their organizations’ resilience.
Arecibo Collapse Forensic Report Released
August 11, 2022
It took just seconds for the 900-ton instrument platform at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico to come crashing down into the 305-meter-wide dish, destroying the iconic radio telescope.
INWED 2022 – A Conversation with Athina Spyridaki
August 10, 2022
To honor women engineers at Thornton Tomasetti, W@TT's Global Programming Committee is sharing stories about remarkable women.
2022 Executive Promotions
August 05, 2022
Congratulations to the following talented individuals as they take on increased responsibilities and new challenges.
BD+C: Consortium to set standards and create markets for low-carbon concrete
July 29, 2022
Thornton Tomasetti has signed on as one of the 17 founding members of ConcreteZero, a global initiative targeting the use of 100 percent net zero concrete by 2050.
Roads & Bridges: Big Apple Mobility
July 19, 2022
From the addition of rail tunnels and subway lines to bridge and roadway modernization programs, the New York metro region has seen a wave of new infrastructure projects in recent years.
INWED 2022 – A Conversation with Colleen Harper
July 07, 2022
To honor women engineers at Thornton Tomasetti, W@TT's Global Programming Committee is sharing stories about remarkable women.
Metals In Construction: UBS Arena at Belmont Park
July 01, 2022
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 and sporting events.
Thornton Tomasetti, FSD Active Sign Strategic Collaborative Agreement
June 14, 2022
The relationship formalizes Thornton Tomasetti’s long-term interest in and support for FSDA’s CALM®FLOOR active mass damping (AMD) technology. CALM®FLOOR is a highly innovative product for controlling building floor vibrations and enabling more sustainable structures.
Two Projects Awarded Canada's 2022 Governor General’s Medals in Architecture
June 13, 2022
Congratulations to Hariri Pontarini Architects and KPMB Architects, our partners on two projects that have won the 2022 Governor General’s Medals in Architecture. The prestigious biennial award is presented by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and Canada Council for the Arts in recognition of exceptional designs by the country’s leading architects.
Thornton Tomasetti Invests in HyperloopTT Following Completion of Risk and Safety Assessment
June 07, 2022
HyperloopTT has announced a financial investment from Thornton Tomasetti, a leading global scientific and engineering consulting firm that provides specialized safety, security and risk management services.
Thornton Tomasetti Foundation Announces Leadership Changes
May 24, 2022
Raymond Daddazio, Eng.Sc.D., P.E., F.EMI, a senior consultant and former president at Thornton Tomasetti, has been named chairman of the nonprofit Thornton Tomasetti Foundation.
Modern Steel Construction: Machine Learning
February 02, 2022
From evaluating design possibilities to task automation, artificial intelligence and machine learning are changing the AEC industry. Chief Technology Officer Robert Otani writes about how AI/MI can lead to greater efficiency and innovation in Modern Steel Construction magazine.
ENR New York: Tech Sets Up Tower for Carbon-Friendly Future
January 25, 2022
Through a combination of sustainable design strategies and advanced technologies, 555 Greenwich Street in Lower Manhattan is on track to exceed New York City’s ambitious carbon emission goals by 46%.
2021 Lee Petrella and Daniel A. Cuoco Scholarship Winners
December 10, 2021
Thornton Tomasetti has provided two college students – Stela Zabelaj and Peter Metias – with scholarships for the 2021-22 academic year.
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.
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.
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.
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.”