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MISSION STATEMENT

Residing in one location, The Switzer Group and New York Engineers’ goal is to seamlessly integrate design for both interior architecture and mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection engineering. With a combined staff of 71 members working in two shifts: 8 – 5 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 1:00 a.m., we are able to create high quality designs with speed and efficiency; ultimately, having the ability to be highly responsive to our clients at any hour. This in itself sets our team apart because we can respond to challenges within a quick turnaround time and produce a complete design specific to each individual client’s needs.

THE BENEFITS OF RETAINING A COMBINED TEAM THAT RESIDES IN ONE LOCATION ARE:

• Early collaboration and brainstorming sessions• Reoccurring “one-time” approvals with Department of Building (DOB), Fire Depart ment of New York, and Department of Environmental Protection, decreasing the amount of department visits, therefore speeding up project schedule • Accuracy in coordination of drawings due to face to face contact• Substantial decrease in change orders• Seamless construction process• A more high functioning space

The design of your space is governed by interior architectural layouts which subsequently impacts engineering such as sprinkler head and fire alarm locations. Therefore by simultaneous coordinating architecture and engineering, most issues are resolved prior to construction gaining valuable time and money.

FIRM DESCRIPTION

THE SWITZER GROUP

Since its founding in 1975, The Switzer Group has grown into one of the most highly visible firms in the nation offering design, development and consulting services. With a staff of 51 and project completions in excess of 65 million square feet, the firm has gained industry rec-ognition for innovation in design services, efficiency and quality. It is our belief that the client is an integral part of the process, creating a collaborative experience in milestone decisions and design solutions.

TSG has maintained a top national ranking by Interior Design Magazine since the early 1980’s. Notable awards include a Silver AIA Design Excellence Award for Con Edison’s Energy Educa-tion Center in Long Island City, New York; Restaurants and Institutions Award for Excellence in Institutional Dining for The Equitable; The ACEC Gold Award for Engineering for Columbia University’s Studebaker Building; and the Pre Cast Panel Award from the Masonry Institute for Con Edison Mott Haven.

The firm enjoys a client retention rate in excess of 80% which includes its first two clients, IBM and Citibank. After nearly 40 years, these original clients still represent a large share of the firm’s current workload.

With lasting leadership in the design industry, TSG continues to maintain the highest level of design excellence, client satisfaction, and technological advances.

DESIGN VALUES

At The Switzer Group, our design philosophy is based on understanding the client’s goals and aspirations. TSG is not formulaic and we help articulate the client’s story through dia-logue, listening and providing various branding options. This ultimately improves not only the brand but the efficiency of business operations as well. It is a process of discovery which leads to not only a beautiful environment, but one that better serves the needs of the client.

We pride ourselves on being problem solvers, researchers and creators. Our philosophy puts an emphasis on listening intently to our clients and finding the right solution tailored specifi-cally to each one. Our talent and size lends itself to personal attention from start to finish. Creating designs that meet the changing needs of our clients is critical to everything we do and we continuously search out and remain on the technological forefront.

PROCESS

The Switzer Group’s process is rooted in our philosophy of listening, dialogue and providing options in the process of discovery with the client. We present to the client a variety of

design alternatives and together discuss the attributes of each scheme. We work with the client to determine the pros and cons to reach a preferred design direction. This process fully engages the client in a meaningful and informed dialogue with TSG. By drawing the client into this process, each possibility can be examined in the light of logic that it represents in terms of solving issues of place and program together.

NEW YORK ENGINEERS

At New York Engineers, we search for simple, eloquent solutions to complex problems. We minimize construction cost by eliminating the extraneous and focusing on the overall ef-ficiency for the most streamlined designs. We operate nationwide and internationally out of our NYC office offering Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Sprinkler and Fire Protection Engi-neering services, as well as Building Condition Assessments & Commissioning, LEED Consult-ing, Energy Modeling, Design Reviews, and much more. Our Manhattan engineering firm takes pride in being accurate, responsive, and easy to work with. We have expertise with a wide range of projects, from private residences to large industrial warehouses, and we have a particular finesse with New York City construction.

New York Engineers was founded by Michael Tobias, PE, LEED AP, CEM, formerly of Joseph R. Loring & Associates and Herbert Kunstadt Associates, where he was Principal. A strong proponent of emerging green technologies, Michael’s firm resonates with his vision, which is prominently displayed in all projects undertaken by New York Engineers.

SERVICES

STRATEGIC SERVICESWorkplace ConsultingStrategic PlanningMaster PlanningBenchmarkingChange Management

REAL ESTATEFeasibility StudiesWorkletter Analysis | Lease ReviewTenant Marketing PlansBuilding StandardsPre-BuiltsLobby, Corridor and Bathroom Upgrades Code and Zoning

PRE-LEASE SERVICESExising Condition SurveysSite EvaluationsPreliminary ProgrammingTest-FitsSchedulingCost AnalysisDue Dilligence

PROJECT IMPLEMENTATIONConstruction DocumentsBiddingEngineering CoordinationFurniture ServicesConstruction AdministrationLEED Certification

ARCHITECTURE & DESIGNCore & Shell ArchitectureProgrammingSpace StandardsSpace PlanningSchematic DesignDesign Development3D Animation | RenderingFurniture StandardsFurniture InventoryFurniture Selection & SpecificationSignage & Graphic Design

ENGINEERINGMechanical EngineeringPlumbing EngineeringFire Alarm EngineeringBuilding Condition AssessmentsLocal Engineer ofRecordEnergy ModelingDesign ReviewsElecrical EngineeringSprinkler EngineeringConstruction AdministrationBuilding CommissioningLEED ConsulttingExpert WItness TestimonyRevit

PARTIAL CLIENT LIST

Abbott Capital *AMC NetworkASMEBig Brothers Big SIsters *Bloomberg PublishingBorghese CosmeticsCBSColumbia University *Con Edison *General Motors *Herrick, Feinstein LLP *IBM Corporation *Ingalls & Snyder LLCISHI Systems, Inc.JP Morgan Chase *Kaltex America, Inc.Legal Defense & Education fundLeo Schachter DiamondsMarubeni CorporationMasterCard Worldwide *National Urban LeagueNBC UniversalNest Fragranes New YorkNew York & CompanyShowtimeSojitz Corporation of AmericaSovereign - Santander BankState University of NY at BuffaloSt. John’s UniversityThe Walt Disney CompanyWomen Inn Need (WIN)Unicef *

* On Call | Long Term Clients

Industrial:Advanced Surface FinishingAMC LaundryBudweiser

Fodera GuitarsGeorgia PacificIce Stone ManufacturingMcCormickPepsiSafran Aerospace

Community:Acacia NetworkThe Actors TempleThe Archdioces of New YorkBethel Gospel AssemblyBialystoker Synagogue HousesThe Brick Presbyterian ChurchWashington Heights Corner ProjectHabitat for HumanityNational Parks ServicesHoly Cross ParishCooper Square RealtyLutheran Social Services of New YorkNew York Hall of ScienceNew York City Housing AuthoritySt Nick’s AllianceQueens CollegeNew York Junior Tennis LeagueSelf Help Community ServicesThe National Arts Club

Education:Fusion AcademySchool Construction AuthorityMidwood High SchoolWillowbrook State SchoolBrooklyn CollegeColumbia UniversityCollege of Staten IslandThe New SchoolNew York UniversityOlivet University

University of ConnecticutCity College of New YorkUniversity of Medicine and Dentistry of New JerseyVaughn CollegeEntertainment:Parx CasinoPhiliptown Depot TheatreBolt Construction CorporationRidge Hill Amenity CenterSinoVision

Government:New York State OGSPort Authority of New YorkPort Authority of New York and New JerseyNew York Department of Environmental ProtectionNew York City Housing AuthorityNational Parks ServiceSchool Construction Authority

Hotel:Club Quarters HotelsTribeca BluHoliday InnAKA HotelsKafka ConstructionFitzpatrick Hotel Group

Medical:Kayal OrthopaedicMontefiore Medical CenterSkinworks DermatologyMilrose ConsultantsKomanoff Center for Geriatric & Rehabilitative MedicineHempstead Park Nursing HomeWorkmen’s Circle Multicare CenterHealthquest

Commercial Interiors:

Center for Sight of NYJones Lang La SalleKirk Palmer AssociatesMakerBotNational GridPetCare RXRepublic of BeninSelect Office Suites

Residential:10 Gracie Square Co-Op BoardEnterprise Community PartnersCushman WakefieldFareed ZakariaFurnished QuartersHello LivingMultifamily Management ServicesThe PlazaUnited Bronx ParentsSpruce CapitalH&H BuildersShawmut Design & Construction

Restaurant:DenOff the Wall YogurtDig Inn Seasonal MarketPret A MangerNugget SpotCafé PushkinLenox LoungeRestaurant 22-13SenBenihana

Retail:Diamond Supply CompanyKleinfeld BridalSaks Fifth AvenueLinda the Bra Lady

Ethan AllenOrange Theory FitnessWedding Atelier

“ You can dream, create, design and build the most wonderful place in the world, but it requires people to make the dream a reality.”

- Walt Disney

PARTIAL CLIENT LIST

SELECTED PROJECTS

IBM WATSON |GROUP HEADQUARTERSNew York, New York

ClientIBM

LocationFloors 4 - 751 Astor PlaceNew York, NY

FacilityCorporate

Size120,000 SF

StatusCompleted 2014

Watson is an artificially intelligent computer system capable of answering questions posed in natural language. Watson was named after IBM’s first CEO and well-known business reformator Thomas J. Watson. The computer system was specifically developed to answer questions on the quiz show Jeopardy. In 2011, Watson competed on Jeopardy! against former winners Brad Rutter and Ken Jennings. Watson received the first prize of $1 million.

In February 2013, IBM announced that Watson software system’s first commercial application would be for utilization management decisions in lung cancer treatment at Memorial Sloan–Kettering Cancer Center in conjunction with health insurance company WellPoint. IBM Watson’s business chief Manoj Saxena says that 90% of nurses in the field who use Watson now follow its guidance.

This center, The Watson CIC (Client Interaction Center) is where clients come to experience Watson and learn about its capabilities. The M&C labs on two of the floors provide solutions to clients - designing and solving problems for their customers. The Watson CIC on half of the fifth floor is where Watson resides and is also where clients are brought to solution their problems with Watson. Included are desking systems, POD workstations, which are collaborative, a mediascape, study areas and a maker’s space (a moveable rail wall system) to accommodate one to six rooms depending on needs. Unique materials used are marker boards, ADOTTA wall systems and glass throughout, and felt Ecoustic wall treatments.

GENERAL MOTORSNew York, New York

ClientGeneral Motors

Location1345 Sixth AvenueNew York, NY

FacilityCorporate

Size60,000 SF

StatusCompleted 2013

A long term client, General Motors retained The Switzer Group to relocate their Asset Management and Treasury Groups from an office that was more than 20 years old, to two floors at 1345 Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. General Motors asked The Switzer Group to develop a change management plan which enabled the adoption of an egalitarian approach to the office design that reflects modern working conditions. The Switzer Group instituted new office standards, which include smaller individual footprints and personal offices, low work stations and clear glass office fronts which allow for more communal spaces, including larger conference rooms, hoteling stations which convert to meeting rooms, teleconference rooms and a high end communal café.

In addition to the overall design, we approached this project with the understanding that the 20,000 SF Treasury Floor would soon be migrated out of state, and as such, worked to keep the physical intervention on this floor to a minimum, while maintaining consistency with the design quality

of the Asset Management floor. To do this, The Switzer Group retained the existing perimeter walls and reused the existing furniture from the job site, while opening up the interior and changing the office fronts to glass to allow maximum natural light throughout the space.

The General Motors brand was incorporated throughout, taking the car as the concept for the furnishings and finishes, and featuring burl wood, perforated leather, shiny pops of sports car color, car grill accents, and bands of iconic General Motor car images.

VTB CAPITAL INCNew York, New York

ClientVTB Capital Inc

Location452 Fifth AvenueNew York, NY

FacilityFinancial Services

Size12,000 SF

StatusCompleted 2012

VTB Capital is one of the largest banking institutions in Russia with several locations worldwide. The new office of 12,000 square feet at 452 Fifth Avenue is their first presence in the United States. Management requested that all of the staff have visibility of the spectacular views. This concept created interactive collaboration. We were able to achieve this by the use of a glass partition system. In addition, providing a raised

floor allowed for ultimate flexibility. The resulting environment is both comfortable and inviting to attract quality employees.

ST JOHN’S UNIVERSITYNew York, New York

ClientSt. John’s University

Location101 Astor PlaceNew York, NY

FacilityEducation

Size70,000 SF

StatusCompleted August 2014

St. John’s University has retained The Switzer Group as an “On-Call” Architecture and Engineering firm since 2013. For the Manhattan Campus Relocation, The Switzer Group was commissioned to relocate St. John’s University’s Manhattan Campus to a new, state-of-the-art classroom and administration building. The new, modern design emphasizes natural light, spaciousness and way finding. It consists of a large multi-purpose room on the main level just off the large lobby/reception and gathering area. Unique branding is found throughout the

three levels. On the second level, classrooms run along the perimeter of the building affording spacious views and light. A computer room is also located on the second floor along with the library and administrative offices and a small pantry. On the lower level sits a lounge for the students and a pantry area with branding on the walls ascending the stairs .

THE UNITED STATES FUND FOR UNICEFNew York, New York

ClientThe United States Fundfor Unicef

LocationNew York, New York

FacilityNot for Profit

Size70,000 SF

StatusCompleted 2007

Founded in 1947, the U.S. Fund for UNICEF supports the work of the United Nations Children’s Fund by raising funds for its programs and increasing awareness of the challenges facing the world’s children. The Switzer Group was retained to design their new 70,000 square foot headquarters in Manhattan.

The Switzer Group was asked to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for staff and visitors that reflected The United States Fund for UNICEF’s mission. The Switzer Group began by performing due diligence to find an appropriate site for the new location. Once a location was identified, The Switzer team began space planning that allowed natural light to flow throughout. To achieve this goal, most of the private offices were placed in the interior of the space

with workstations on the perimeter. The workstations were fitted with glass tops allowing the light to filter through space and create extended vistas. The use of ambient and indirect lighting supported the overall design.

The overall project consists of 2 floors of general office and private office space and a third “destination floor” which includes multipurpose meeting room, boardroom, large dining area, data room, interview room, training room and quiet rooms.

The entire plan was designed using LEED concepts including recycled carpet, local materials, and lighting.

SELECTED PROJECTS

LA PRECIOSA Bronx, New York

New building originally containing 11 stories, 100,000 sf building with a 50,000 sf charter school tenant and cogeneration system. The building underwent a complete redesign removing the large tenant space, to 7 stories, 50 residential units. The building is targeting LEED Platinum with ultra low energy consumption made possible by heating 75% of domestic water with

solar panels, and ultra efficient HVAC and lighting systems. This building has attained numerous city and state financial grants.

LocationBronx, NY

ClientBronx Pro Real Estate Management

Budget$18M

Area60,000 ft2

PALM BEACH Palm Beach Florida

LocationPalm Beach, FL

Area30,000 ft2

Budget$20M

StatusDesign

New York Engineers was retained to perform professional mechanical, electrical, and plumbing consulting engineering services for a 30,000 square foot beachfront private residence. Some amenities included are an elevator, wine cellar, gym, green roof, library, media room, and an art space that will have museum quality humidity control. The house will also boast a 25’ x 25’ pool, steam room, hot tub, and cold plunge. The residence will contain an ultra efficient energy system and will be within the top 10% most efficient homes by energy usage.

MAKERBOT OFFICE Brooklyn, New York

Location1 MetroTech Center

ClientMakerBot Industries

Budget$1.5M

Area5,700 ft2

New York Engineers provided professional Mechanical, Electrical and Fire Alarm engineering consultation services for MakerBot, the company behind the innovation and distribution of desktop 3D printers. The renovation involved expanding the current 31,250 ft2 space in Downtown Brooklyn on the 21st floor to include extra workspace on the 22nd floor of the building

for research, development and testing. The fast-growing startup expanded to Downtown Brooklyn from their original site in Boerum Hill after outgrowing a ground floor warehouse known as the “BotCave” that the company still uses for the assembly of MakerBots.

MONTEFIORE HOSPITAL - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT REGISTRATION Bronx, New York

LocationMontefiore Hospital1825 Eastchester RdBronx, NY 10461

ClientMontefiore Hospital

Budget$1.8M

Area1,650 ft2

New York Engineers performed a renovation for creating a modern Emergency Department Registration Space. Complete mechanical, electrical, plumbing,

sprinkler, and fire alarm engineering services were provided.

PARX CASINO Bensalem, Pennsylvania

Location2999 Street RoadBensalem, PA 19020

ClientParx Casino

Area90,000 ft2

Parx Casino is part of Parx Casino and Racing which is the largest casino gaming complex in Pennsylvania. Located in Bensalem, PA, it is 15 minutes from center city Philadelphia offering 260,000 square feet of gaming and entertainment. There are 3,500 slot machines, 140 live table games, a poker room with 60 poker tables, and several dining options operating 24 hours.

New York Engineers provided mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, telecommunications, and security engineering to the renovation of 90,000 ft2 of existing casino. The renovation encompasses a poker room, bar/lounge, restaurant, gaming floor, and multipurpose room.