Meridian Design Associates, Architects, P.C.

05/31/2023

We are so happy to share that Meridian's leader, Antonio Argibay, AIA, was signed by a top speakers bureau. Argibay is a true thought leader and this signing underscores that. He will address multiple areas of interest, including:

- The Difference Between Management and Leadership
- Creating a Values-Driven Business
- The New Workplace
- How Latino Culture Has Created the America We See Today
- Architecture’s Role in Sustainably and the Environment

Read more about it below.

Meridian Design Associates Architects, P.C.’s Managing Principle Will Address Innovation, Finance, and Wellness Topics Meridian Design Associates Architects, P.C., an award-winning... Read More

05/18/2023

The pandemic has influenced design and our very own Antonio Argibay, AIA, LEED AP, is prominently featured in this Cooperator article on this timely topic.

It’s become a mantra (or maybe a cliche): The Pandemic Changed Everything. The way we work, the way we play—the way we live. While the health crisis may be waning, it’s likely that many of these changes will be permanent. The pandemic has also changed the way we look at the spaces we live in. ...

05/10/2023

We had a wonderful time at our most recent book reading featuring Joan Ball, PhD. A tenured professor at St John's University, Dr Ball discussed her book - Stop, Ask, Explore: Learn to Navigate Change in Times of Uncertainty. The audience loved her talk and gained many useful insights.

Below is a photo of Dr Ball with Meridian's founder, Antonio Argibay, AIA.

You can order Stop, Ask, Explore here - https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Ask-Explore-Navigate-Uncertainty/dp/1398605603/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1674245681&refinements=p_27%3AJoan+Ball&s=books&sr=1-1.

Practical Visionaries.

04/11/2023

We are hosting another one of our popular book readings, this time featuring Dr. Joan P. Ball, a St. John's University professor and author of "Stop, Ask, Explore: Learn to Navigate Change in Times of Uncertainty" on Thursday, April 20th. The event is *free* and starts at 6 PM at our headquarters at 1140 Broadway in Manhattan.

You can register here - https://www.addevent.com/event/cK16377224.

Hope to see you next week!

Practical Visionaries.

04/05/2023

A joyous Passover to all who celebrate

03/20/2023

Hello, Spring...we've missed you.

03/08/2023

It's International Women's Day! Another reason to love March.

03/01/2023

We at Meridian Design celebrate Women's History Month this month and every month.

02/14/2023

A box full of love for this Valentine's Day to all our friends.

02/10/2023

What can we do to help those in Turkey and Syria? Here is a list of validated non-profits from USAID that are getting relief supplies to the survivors.

About the Emergency On February 6, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck central southern Türkiye, close to the Syrian border, followed by dozens of violent aftershocks. The earthquakes have resulted in thousands of deaths in Türkiye and Syria and affected hundreds of thousands of people. In response,...

01/27/2023

The rise of antisemitism must stop. Here are ways to address it - https://theconversation.com/with-anti-semitism-on-the-rise-again-there-are-steps-everyone-can-take-to-counter-it-122116

01/25/2023

We are so pleased to share Hispanic Executive's article featuring Meridian's Managing Principal Antonio Argibay, AIA, LEED AP.

The profile captures our leading-edge work; values; and our standing as having "...long broken barriers for Hispanic architects with its impressive track record of prestige projects." Yes!

Read the article here - https://hispanicexecutive.com/antonio-argibay-meridian-design-associates-20/

Practical Visionaries.

01/22/2023

Happy New Year to our friends who celebrate!

01/17/2023

Many welcomes to Ben Thomas, the new executive director at the Society of Architectural Historians

Ben Thomas will begin his role at the Chicago-based organization on Feb. 1.

01/16/2023

12/22/2022

Wishing all a very happy holiday season and a joyous New Year.

11/23/2022

To our colleagues, partners, and clients, we wish you a wonderful and happy holiday with your loved ones.

11/11/2022

Thank you.

11/08/2022

Why voting matters.

As millions of Americans head to the polls, they will be participating in one of democracy's oldest traditions. “CBS Mornings” co-host Tony Dokoupil takes a look at the importance of voting – and why we hope voters will make their voices heard.

11/03/2022

Early voting is happening now in NY. If you're unsure of where to go and the hours, please click on this link - https://findmypollsite.vote.nyc/.

10/31/2022

Boo!!!

All about tonight's Halloween Parade!

This year's theme is Freedom—think glitter, dancing and joy

10/28/2022

We are excited to announce two Honorable Mentions that our team has received for our design of the Warner Bros. Discovery Global HQ in this year’s international Architecture MasterPrize Awards.

This project was one of two US-based projects in the Commercial Interiors category to receive the Honor; in the Restoration & Renovation category, our project was the single recipient from New York City and one of two from the entire US to be recognized. Only one other corporate/workplace project – with most designs being public buildings (museums, libraries, cultural buildings) – was selected from all award winners and honorable mentions.

An immense thank you to the many team members that made this possible: CBRE Project Management, Robert Derector Associates Cerami & Associates, Inc., Reidy Contracting Group, CoreFourConstruction, Gilsanz Murray Steficek, Hope Misterek, Outsource Consultants, Inc. A Certified MBE. , Bliss Fasman Inc, CLEVENGER FRABLE LAVALLEE, INC., SOCOTEC, GHD Airspace B. terrain .

See the Honors in more detail:
Commercial Interiors -
https://architectureprize.com/winners/winner.php?id=5339&mode=hm&compID=12798

Restoration & Renovation -
https://architectureprize.com/winners/winner.php?id=5005&mode=hm&compID=12798

Practical Visionaries.

10/24/2022

Light will always drive out darkness.
Happy Diwali to our Facebook friends who celebrate!

10/14/2022

Voting is critical for a democracy to survive. The goal of Voto Latino, an 18 year-old grassroots non-profit, is to "shepherd the Latinx community towards full realization of its political power."

Our voice, your voice, counts.

Voto Latino is uniting and empowering the Latinx community. The first step is registering to vote.

10/13/2022

Before his appearance on WJLA-TV and after his interview on WSHU Public Radio, Antonio Argibay AIA, the co-founder of Meridian Design, was interviewed by El Tiempo Latino regarding the Museum of the American Latino.

The article is in Spanish. Enjoy (and if you don't know Spanish, there's always Google translate)!

Todos están en el área del Mall y los Amigos del Museo Nacional del Latino Estadounidense quieren que prevalezca su favorito: al otro lado del Museo de Historia Afroamericana

10/11/2022

Antonio Argibay, AIA, appeared on WJLA - the ABC affiliate in Washington, DC - to discuss the Museum of the American Latino. This was the perfect segment to dovetail with National Hispanic Heritage Month. Antonio, Meridian's co-founder, is an active board member of the Friends of the Museum of the American Latino.

For Hispanic Heritage Month, we want to take a closer look at what will be the Smithsonian’s newest museum, the National Museum of the American Latino. Antonio

10/10/2022

Antonio Argibay, AIA, managing principle here at Meridian Design, is scheduled to appear on WJLA, TUESDAY at 8:45 AM ET to discuss the Museum of the American Latino. Watch here: https://wjla.com/watch.

WJLA is the local ABC affiliate for the greater Washington DC area. From our studios in Arlington, VA ABC7 covers national and local news, sports, weather, traffic and culture and carries entertainment and sports programming. WJLA serves Alexandria, Springfield, Annandale, Tysons, Reston, Ashburn, C...