Mount Morris Fire Watchtower
In October 2019, AYON Studio joined the Harlem community in celebrating the re-opening of the Mount Morris Fire Watchtower in Marcus Garvey Park. Originally designed by Julius Kroehl and constructed in 1857, this cast iron structure is the last surviving tower of its kind in New York City. Since 2000, Principal Angel Ayón has been advising all stakeholders in the fight to save and restore this beloved neighborhood landmark.
Reglazing Modernism
Reglazing Modernism: Intervention Strategies for 20th Century Icons (Birkhäuser, 2019) has been released to the public! Co-authored by Principal Angel Ayón—with Uta Pottgiesser and Nathaniel Richards—this comprehensive study looks at the deterioration of curtain and window walls in modern architecture and outlines various intervention approaches. Presented in an easy-to-read format with 20 case studies, the book is currently available online for preorder. Order your copy today!
What our Clients Say
“We really appreciate all that the AYON Studio team has done for us at 15 Broad Street. We know that there are other team members behind the scenes as well, and under Angel’s leadership, they always go above and beyond for us.”
— Stephen Clare, Executive Chef, Soigne
“AYON Studio should be so proud of the fine work they did at 190 Bowery. It really wouldn’t have happened without Angel’s dedication and clever handling of the expeditor and Department of Buildings.”
— Louisa St.Pierre, Global Head, Art + Design + Experiential, Great Bowery
"Working with AYON Studio exceeded our expectations! What makes them shine brighter than the average firm is their outstanding team culture, economical savviness, and genuine commitment toward their client’s success. Their industry-leading approach to the field of preservation and the construction oversight they provide is phenomenal. Because of the relationship we have developed over the years, we can truly say we have an Architect in our family."
— Derrick Johnson, Deacon Board Chairman, New Bethel Way of the Cross Church of Christ
“When I decided to open a pilates studio, I had the concept in mind and knew the “feeling” I wanted to create but had no idea how to attain it. Angel’s expertise and acute sense of space, design, aesthetic, and function transformed a plain room in great need of repair into an elegant studio reflecting my values and my mission. The end result was something far greater than anything I could have imagined.”
— Ms. Janine Flasschoen, Founder, The Fifth Line
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This past year was a big one for us, full of celebrations! AYON Studio turned 10, and Reglazing Modernism turned 5! In addition, Principal Angel Ayón became an APT Recognized Professional. We also helped honor 50 years of two important organizations: PLNYS and NWBCCC. In October, we hosted a behind-the-scenes tour of Nitehawk Cinema Prospect Park for Open House New York Weekend, and the project, along with the Brooklyn Museum Education Center, was on public display at the BCC’s Best of Brooklyn Real Estate Showcase.
This summer, we celebrated our milestone
10th Anniversary. The festivities brought together our staff, clients, colleagues, and friends in an evening filled with laughter, recognition, and cheer.
On November 18th, Principal Angel Ayón was distinguished as one of 10 new Recognized Professionals (RPs) at the annual Fall conference of the Association for Preservation Technology (APT).
Experienced Architect Lloyd DesBrisay joined our team in October as a Senior Associate. A licensed architect for over 35 years, his notable projects include the restoration of Kahn’s Yale University Art Gallery museum building.
