Aufgang Architects, LLC, a Suffern-based architectural firm, has created a new team that provides building owners and developers with evaluations and recommendations to help them save money by improving systems and energy efficiency.

“Our new Building Systems Advisory Unit (BSAU) advises owners on their decision-making process to ensure a comprehensive approach to their increasingly complex systems design and engineering requirements,” said Ariel Aufgang, principal of Aufgang Architects.

Samuel J. LaMontanaro has been named Director of Engineering at our firm and will lead the BSAU. “He and his team have the experience and expertise to recommend new avenues and technologies to create more efficient and healthier building environments,” said Mr. Aufgang.

“Our approach is to utilize more efficient technology to mitigate our clients’ energy and utility costs, thus controlling operating expenses,” said Mr. LaMontanaro.

The New York City Department of Buildings recently approved applications to construct

a new 30-story mixed-use property at 3875 Ninth Avenue in Manhattan. The development is located at the waterfront edge of Inwood and will create over 600 units of affordable and middle-income housing, roughly 62,000 square feet of retail space positioned on the lower levels, and 122 parking spaces.

Designed by Aufgang Architects, the building will comprise approximately 544,000 square feet and top out at 295 feet. The façade includes a mix of red and gray cladding, a typical punched window system, and full-height glass walls at the first and second floors where the retail component is positioned.

The massing gradually sets back above the tenth, 12th, and 17th floors. Renderings do Rendering of 3875 9th Avenue – Aufgang Architects not clearly illustrate how the open spaces above these floors will be activated, but a mix of private and communal terraces is most likely.

Jorge Madruga, founder and managing principal of Maddd Equities, is listed as owner of the building on permit applications filed with the Department of Buildings. Joy Construction will serve as general contractor. Construction is not expected to break ground until funding and incentives are secured from city agencies.