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AYON Studio believes old can be new again.

 

And should. We value properties of the past, helping clients transform them for future use. Our collaborative practice combines Architecture and Historic Preservation to offer both public and private owners a holistic approach to restoration, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse projects.

 

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

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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

 
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“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

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“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

 
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"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

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“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

 

Read our latest Newsletter

Look inside to find out the details of our recent façade replacement work at the Brooklyn Museum’s new Education Center, Angel’s trip to New Haven to teach Yalies how to become "Citizen Architects," his January cameo on Telemundo, as well as our participation in a discussion of the historic impacts of the racist, government-sponsored, mid-20th-century policies of redlining. We also share an article from the FTI SKINS newsletter that highlights the influence of the Guggenheim Museum facade interventions on the future of the preservation industry.

Celebrating our work at the renovated Brooklyn Museum Education Center, which now provides ample daylight, blends seemlessly with the rest of the building, and even protects wild birds!

Angel at Yale University, educating the next generation on activism in architecture by sharing his successful campaign to save the Mount Morris Fire Watchtower.

Angel discussing the seemingly indelible impact of redlining in Harlem and East Harlem and how preservation advocacy could change the futures of these NYC neighborhoods.

Other recent Newsletters

Winter 2024

Heavy on the heels of 2023, we shared late-year activities, and a few teasers of what was to come in 2024. Our advocacy work remains important to us, and we’ve been continuing to participate in lectures, seminars, and book talks with a wide array of audiences.

Summer 2023

At the end of last summer, we announced a couple of talented new hires, highlighted a few ongoing projects, and recapped our recent advocacy activities. We also highlighted our latest knowledge-sharing on a variety of platforms, including a podcast!

Winter 2023

Last winter, AYON Studio shared our expertise in a range of services and typologies, from housing rehabilitation to the adaptive reuse of cultural buildings. It’s just one of the ways we’re building awareness and helping shape the future of our preservation community!

2022 Recap

As falling leaves briskly gave way to a new season, our practice and purpose continued to evolve. We celebrated change within our own studio and reflected upon our most recent prior activities, including the completion of three diverse projects!

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