Services
Architecture & Planning
Waterfront Architecture
Award-winning architectural design for waterfront environments including ferry terminals, marinas, mixed-use developments, and public spaces. Our designs integrate vision, functionality, and regulatory compliance to create enduring, high-performing places along the water's edge.
Waterfront Activation + Development
We transform underutilized waterfronts into vibrant destinations that serve communities and drive economic growth. By aligning planning, design, permitting, and activation, we deliver cohesive, resilient strategies for long-term waterfront revitalization.
Community + Stakeholder Engagement
We facilitate inclusive, design-driven collaboration among agencies, stakeholders, and communities. Through workshops and visual storytelling, we translate complex technical issues into shared vision and actionable plans.
Waterfront Code Analysis + Compliance
As contributors to the NYC Waterfront Code, our architects and engineers have deep expertise in waterfront use, occupancy, and building standards. We help clients navigate complex regulatory environments while advancing innovation in design and performance.
Operations & Infrastructure
Marine Expertise
Structural, geotechnical, and coastal analysis for piers, bulkheads, revetments, ferry landings, and offshore platforms. Our team combines technical precision with constructability insight, ensuring safety, durability, and adaptability.
Marinas + Floating Infrastructure
From concept through construction, we design and manage marinas, floating docks, gangways, and wave attenuators—balancing technical performance, safety, and premium user experience.
Waterfront Site Investigation + Dive Inspections
Our team conducts above- and underwater inspections, geotechnical explorations, and condition assessments to inform design, maintenance, and rehabilitation strategies for marine assets.
Maritime Logistics + Operations
We provide planning and design for ferry systems, maritime operations, barge infrastructure, and offshore wind logistics—enhancing connectivity, safety, and efficiency across the working waterfront.
Resilience & Environment
Climate Adaptation Planning
We integrate climate adaptation and flood protection strategies into the urban and natural fabric of waterfront communities. Our experience includes large-scale programs such as the East Side Coastal Resiliency Project, embedding flexibility and long-term resilience into every design.
Vulnerability Assessments
We evaluate exposure and risk across sites and structures, developing targeted mitigation strategies that safeguard investments and improve resilience.
NEPA / SEQR + Environmental Review
Our team leads environmental assessments and impact statements to ensure compliance with NEPA, SEQR, CEQR, and related environmental review processes.
Emergency Response + Post-Event Assessment
Following extreme weather events, we mobilize rapidly to assess damage, stabilize infrastructure, and develop recovery strategies. Our structural and coastal expertise ensures safe, timely restoration while improving long-term adaptability.
Advisory & Management
Feasibility + Due Diligence
Comprehensive feasibility studies assessing site conditions, regulatory pathways, and cost implications. Our due diligence services support informed decision-making for waterfront and energy infrastructure investments.
Programmatic Feasibility
We evaluate operational, spatial, and financial performance of proposed waterfront programs—such as ferry ridership, marina tenancy, or mixed-use activation—to optimize functionality and return on investment.
Cost Estimating + Value Engineering
Accurate cost projections and quantity take-offs derived from in-house marine construction data ensure precise budgeting and risk mitigation for complex projects.
Life Cycle Costing + Assessments
We analyze the long-term performance and maintenance needs of marine and waterfront infrastructure to inform investment and reinvestment decisions. By evaluating capital, operational, and replacement costs over time, we help clients optimize value, extend asset life, and plan sustainable funding strategies.
Project + Program Management
Multidisciplinary leadership from early planning through construction. We coordinate scope, schedule, budget, and stakeholder communication with technical precision and transparent delivery.
Construction Management + Owner's Representation
End-to-end oversight of marine and waterfront construction, ensuring design integrity, cost control, and quality assurance through all project phases.
Permitting & Policy
Regulatory Permitting
Preparation and management of permitting packages for environmental, city, and federal agencies—including USACE, CEQR, NYSDEC, NJDEP, and NYC agencies. Our team ensures compliance, efficiency, and alignment with project goals.
Permitting Strategy + Agency Liaison
Beyond compliance, we offer proactive coordination and advocacy—bridging design and policy to streamline approvals and advance resilient waterfront reform. Our relationships with agencies allow us to anticipate challenges and accelerate implementation.
Design Technology & Visualization
Digital Design + Visualization
We use advanced digital tools to bring waterfront projects to life. Through 3D modeling and BIM coordination, stakeholders can experience complex environments before construction begins. These visual and data-driven tools enhance coordination, reduce uncertainty, and accelerate decision-making across disciplines.
GIS Analysis + Spatial Data Visualization
Our planners and engineers apply GIS-based analysis to map, quantify, and visualize complex coastal and urban data—such as flood risk, ecological systems, or maritime networks. Integrating spatial analytics into design and planning allows us to identify patterns, optimize siting, and communicate data clearly to clients and communities.
Innovation & Research
Research + Strategy
We contribute thought leadership to policy, codes, and design guidelines—including WEDG, resilience frameworks, and emerging best practices. Our work informs the evolution of sustainable, adaptable waterfront design.
