DIG has been selected by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce for the Second Annual “Best of Brooklyn Real Estate Showcase” for its design of Albee Square Montessori Public School. The Best of Brooklyn event, which was held at The Refinery at Domino and featured 30 Brooklyn-based projects, celebrates transformative new developments and dynamic growth throughout the borough.
Located at One Willoughby Square, the Albee Square Montessori Public School is situated on the first six floors of a new 34-story mixed-use building branded as 1WSQ . The 540-foot-high office tower, designed by FXCollaborative, is the first new building of its kind to take shape in Downtown Brooklyn since 2004.
Totaling 80,000 square feet, the state-of-the-art school houses PreK through 5th grade pupils. Features range from a gymatorium and cafeteria, to 14 classrooms, two special education rooms and a ground-level dedicated entrance.
Completion of the Albee Square Montessori Public School is DIG’s first project in partnership with New York City School Construction Authority (NYC SCA). In addition to addressing the growing demand for educational space in Downtown Brooklyn, it also enhances the neighborhood’s dynamic urban landscape.
By integrating modern educational facilities within a high-density urban environment, the school represents a significant achievement. The development has been in the making for decades, showcasing how innovative architecture can meet the needs of a vibrant community across generations.
“DIG was founded to address the need for educational spaces that uplift communities and allow students to reach their full potential,” said DIG CEO Jeffrey Venezia. “We are honored by the recognition from the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce for our work on the Albee Square Montessori Public School and are proud to play a role in New York City’s mission to expand access to modern, safe schools.”
In addition to the Albee Square Montessori Public School in Downtown Brooklyn, DIG is actively engaged in several notable projects across New York City. The firm has designed a PK3 Center in Brooklyn, further contributing to the city’s early childhood education initiatives, and is nearing completion of two other educational facilities: Q340 in Queens and a 100,000-square-foot school for K-5th grade students in the Bronx.
DIG also has an extensive portfolio of projects across New Jersey, including Rose M. Lopez Elementary School, Camden High School, and Trenton Central High School as well as Pennsylvania. In the latter, DIG is involved with the Family Community Welcome Center for the Allentown School District and recently completed extensive renovations at Philadelphia’s Edwin Forrest School.
DIGroupArchitecture is an award-winning, mid-sized architecture, interior design and graphic design firm with studios specializing in various areas of concentration: education, healthcare, senior housing and community-civic. A minority-owned business with a philosophy that everyone deserves great architecture, DIG is currently staffed with approximately 30 professionals and looking to expand our team and to fill the Architect III/Architectural Staff III position.
Desired Qualifications
Compensation & Benefits
Interested candidates please send your cover letter, resume and portfolio to: [email protected].
At DIG, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.Architect III
Barbara graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnical Institute’s Architecture program. She has spent over a decade in marketing, where her understanding of architecture uniquely enhances her ability to inform the firm’s proposal development and marketing communication strategies and to position the firm as an industry leader. Barbara leverages the team’s knowledge and expertise into compelling content that reinforces brand identity and builds recognition among our clients and peers.
She handles the rigors of her role with determination and adapts quickly to challenges, which stems from an adventurous spirit. When not fine-tuning workflow efficiencies, Barbara is out and about with her family enjoying the outdoors; from ski slopes to local trails to playgrounds to CrossFit.
Emily graduated with a Business Degree from TCNJ and has worked in the Accounting and Finance departments for software, manufacturing and construction companies. Her professional strengths in accounts receivable, process improvement and account analysis are well suited for the complex nature of architectural project billing.
Emily loves to bake, but don’t ask her to make dinner – cooking is not her forte! Her husband is the family chef, and their two young daughters love to “help” in the kitchen. Some of Emily’s favorite things to do include riding bikes with her older daughter Layla, reading with her younger daughter Evelyn, going out to dinner with her husband and friends, and drinking a cup of coffee in peace and quiet.
Chris A’Hearn comes to DIG with over 20 years of experience in corporate financial management across several industries. Along with a BS in Accounting from Rutgers University’s School of Business and an MBA from Monmouth University, Chris has a keen interest in sustainable building solutions and earned the LEED AP Certification. With his experience in engineering and commercial construction, Chris helps DIG to achieve its financial growth initiatives. He brings his passion for sustainable construction and design to the firm as well as contributing his financial expertise to the DIG team focusing on future success.
Away from the office, Chris and his wife, Anne, stay busy with 2 children. Emily studies at Bucknell University and is interested in life sciences. Andy is a gifted and talented student as well as a competitive YMCA swimmer.
DIGroupArchitecture is an award-winning, mid-sized architecture, interior design and graphic design firm with studios specializing in various areas of concentration: education, healthcare, senior housing and community-civic. A minority-owned business with a philosophy that everyone deserves great architecture, DIG is currently staffed with approximately 30 professionals and looking to expand our team and to fill the Architect I/Architectural Staff I position.
Desired Qualifications
Compensation & Benefits
Interested candidates please send your cover letter, resume and portfolio to: [email protected].
At DIG, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
