V Owen Bush interviewed Eugene Colberg of Colberg Architecture, discussing their diverse portfolio with an emphasis on adaptive reuse and contextual design in New York City, including modern bathhouse projects and sustainability initiatives like LEED certification and innovative heating methods. Eugene Colberg highlighted the importance of a generalist approach, the impact of construction on the environment, and the evolution of technical processes with BIM, while also considering the potential role of AI in architecture. The conversation also touched upon balancing historic preservation with modern design and Eugene Colberg's aspirations for contributing meaningful architecture to the city.

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Eugene Colberg is the founder of Brooklyn-based Colberg Architecture, a multidisciplinary studio recognized for its imaginative and environmentally sensitive designs. With over 25 years of experience, Eugene has led projects across residential, workplace, retail, educational, healthcare, institutional, museum, and urban planning sectors, both in the United States and internationally. Notable projects include The Symon, a 13-story condominium in Brooklyn Heights, and the Williamsburg Bathhouse, a wellness and hospitality space in a historic brick factory building .A graduate of Cornell University, Eugene is a Registered Architect in New York State, a LEED Green Associate, and certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). Under his leadership, Colberg Architecture has become a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) with the City and State of New York and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey .Eugene's work emphasizes the integration of historic architectural elements with modern design, as seen in projects like the NYU Puck Building renovation, where vaulted ceilings and cast iron columns were incorporated into contemporary workspaces . His approach reflects a commitment to enhancing the urban experience and acting as a catalyst for economic development through thoughtful design .

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