Jay Valgora
B.Arch. '85
Jay Valgora. photo / Dario Calmese
STUDIO V Architecture, Empire Stores (2017), drone photo of exterior building, Brooklyn, courtesy of STUDIO V Architecture. photo / Lester Ali
STUDIO V Architecture, Silo City (2014), interior rendering with sculptures, Buffalo, New York, courtesy of STUDIO V Architecture.
Projects
Empire Stores (2017)
![The Brooklyn Bridge forms the backdrop for a roof with greenery and benches.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-12/jay-valgora_empire-stores_1.jpg?itok=4c3RQkjS)
Aerial view of rooftop and bridge, Brooklyn, courtesy of STUDIO V Architecture. photo / K. Taro Hashimura
![A waterfront building is lit up at dusk.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-12/jay-valgora_empire-stores_2.jpg?itok=u4g7DSaL)
Drone photo of exterior building, Brooklyn, courtesy of STUDIO V Architecture. photo / Lester Ali
![A four-story glass building with tables and chairs on the third and fourth floors and large, lighted letters spelling "Museum" over the third floor.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-12/jay-valgora_empire-stores_3.jpg?itok=5HUPHpQQ)
Interior view of walkway and façade, Brooklyn, courtesy of STUDIO V Architecture. photo / Raimund Koch
![An alley between a glass building and a building with a glass and stone facade.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-12/jay-valgora_empire-stores_4.jpg?itok=jBeXd7h3)
Interior view with Dumbo sign, Brooklyn, courtesy of STUDIO V Architecture. photo / Raimund Koch
![A skywalk connects the top floors of two buildings. Exterior stairs wind around the buildings.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-12/jay-valgora_empire-stores_5.jpg?itok=3tlN9Bvi)
Interior staircase view, Brooklyn, courtesy of STUDIO V Architecture. photo / Raimund Koch
Yonkers Raceway (2013)
![Hillside stairs lead up to a steel grid-shell of perforated zinc and curved facade of suspended glass.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-12/jay-valgora_yonkers-raceway-1_exterior.jpg?itok=QfcQMfNh)
Distant exterior shot, Yonkers, New York, courtesy of STUDIO V Architecture. photo / Paul Warchol
![Interior view of the steel grid-shell's curved facade of suspended glass.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-12/jay-valgora_yonkers-raceway-2_port-cochere.jpg?itok=-YthbMcp)
Inside porte-cochère, Yonkers, New York, courtesy of STUDIO V Architecture. photo / Paul Warchol
![The glass curved facade of the steel grid-shell is lit up at night with a purple glow.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-12/jay-valgora_yonkers-raceway-3.jpg?itok=d-Y1T0rv)
Porte-cochère, courtesy of STUDIO V Architecture. photo / Paul Warchol
![A building front features a curved, glass wall.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-12/jay-valgora_yonkers-raceway-4_ThroughGlassWallInterior.jpg?itok=uWcW0kru)
View through the glass wall interior, Yonkers, New York, courtesy of STUDIO V Architecture. photo / Paul Warchol
![View of a steel shell-grid with a curved, glass top outside of a building with a curved, glass wall.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-12/jay-valgora_yonkers-raceway-5.jpg?itok=dEJotJfk)
Porte-cochère exterior, courtesy of STUDIO V Architecture. photo / Paul Warchol
Silo City (2014)
![Aerial view of a series of waterfront buildings.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-12/jay-valgora_silo-1_garden.jpg?itok=OPdPt75r)
Silo Gardens, Buffalo, New York, courtesy of STUDIO V Architecture.
![View of kayakers padding toward a building overlooking the water.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-12/jay-valgora_silo-2_kayak.jpg?itok=IFEFw1RF)
Kayak rendering, Buffalo, New York, courtesy of STUDIO V Architecture.
![Rendering](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-12/jay-valgora_silo-3_ObliqueSectionPerspective.jpg?itok=Y6X-kqm8)
Isometric, Buffalo, New York, courtesy of STUDIO V Architecture.
![Rendering of a spacious room with a large spider sculpture and a series of round skylights bordered by greenery.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-12/jay-valgora_silo-4_InteriorRender.jpg?itok=HwQKBYto)
Interior rendering with sculptures, Buffalo, New York, courtesy of STUDIO V Architecture.
![Rendering of an indoor pool.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-12/jay-valgora_silo-5_interior-rendering-pool.jpg?itok=Vxp4sHDQ)
Interior rendering with pool perspective, Buffalo, New York, courtesy of STUDIO V Architecture.
The Tanks (2015)
!["Before" photo of a waterfront warehouse and oil tanks and the "After" rendering that transforms the site in interconnected gardens, performance spaces, art installations, and an oyster growing habitat.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-12/jay-valgora_tanks-1_Before-After.jpg?itok=8JkH-VI0)
Before and after photos of The Tanks, Bushwick Inlet Park, Brooklyn, courtesy of STUDIO V Architecture.
![Close-up detail of rendering of interconnected gardens and an oyster growing habitat.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-12/jay-valgora_tanks-2_portrait-crop.jpg?itok=gQrRcRqR)
Aerial view close-up perspective, Bushwick Inlet Park, Brooklyn, courtesy of STUDIO V Architecture.
![Rendering of a waterfront garden path and kayakers on the water.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-12/jay-valgora_tanks-3_waterfront-view.jpg?itok=W23ewbWh)
Waterfront view with kayaks, Bushwick Inlet Park, Brooklyn, courtesy of STUDIO V Architecture.
![Rendering of a pool of water dotted with lily pads, bordered by a circular wall adorned with hanging moss and a circular stairway.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-12/jay-valgora_tanks-5_interior-water.jpg?itok=q3lg0bAX)
Tank interior with water, Bushwick Inlet Park, Brooklyn, courtesy of STUDIO V Architecture.
J+K Residences (2016)
![A wall of glass disappears to open the master bedroom to a garden terrace.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-12/jay-valgora_j-k-residence-1_MasterBedroomExterior.jpg?itok=1sGO69GA)
Master bedroom, New York City, courtesy of STUDIO V Architecture. photo / David Rahr
![A rooftop features lounge seating.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-12/jay-valgora_j-k-residence-2_PenthouseRoofGarden.jpg?itok=HbpCpIMa)
Penthouse roof garden, New York City, courtesy of STUDIO V Architecture. photo / David Rahr
![A spacious and airy living room featuring light-colored wood flooring, white walls, and a wall lined with white shelves contrasted with a black fireplace and black, open staircase.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-12/jay-valgora_j-k-residence-3_living-room.jpg?itok=XT7ELT6b)
Living room with bookcase, New York City, courtesy of STUDIO V Architecture. photo / David Rahr
![Nighttime view of the rooftop living space and lit rooms on the loft level.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-12/jay-valgora_j-k-residence-4_penthouse-skyline.jpg?itok=f49LGV0n)
Exterior view of penthouse skyline, New York City, courtesy of STUDIO V Architecture. photo / David Rahr
![Open concept living room, kitchen, and dining spaces.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2022-12/jay-valgora_j-k-residence-5_living-room-kitchen.jpg?itok=vS306vm7)
View of dining room, New York City, courtesy of STUDIO V Architecture. photo / David Rahr
Helena 57 West Lobby (2018)
![Lobby-level view of a multi-floor apartment building.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2023-01/jay-valgora_helena-57-west-1.jpg?itok=SgJ9T3hU)
Entrance, stack-laminated wooden form fabricated from Accoya pine by SITU Fabrication, New York City, courtesy of STUDIO V Architecture. The entrance is defined by a wooden form that flows from the outside portico, across the entire length of the ceiling inside, and down the far wall of the lobby. photo / Raimund Koch
![View of luxury apartment building entrance.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2023-01/jay-valgora_helena-57-west-2.jpg?itok=VqTTyK7U)
Entryway portico, stack-laminated wooden form fabricated by SITU Fabrication, New York City, courtesy of STUDIO V Architecture. photo / Raimund Koch
![White lobby accented with a light wood front desk and border along a window spanning the building's front.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2023-01/jay-valgora_helena-57-west-3.jpg?itok=0UkwJQTz)
Wooden reception desk and canopy, fabricated from Accoya pine by SITU Fabrication, New York City, courtesy of STUDIO V Architecture. photo / Raimund Koch
![Close-up photo of architectural wood motif that borders the front of the lobby.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2023-01/jay-valgora_helena-57-west-4.jpg?itok=2UmhZxas)
Stack-laminated wooden canopy arching up wall and across the ceiling, fabricated from Accoya pine by SITU Fabrication, New York City, courtesy of STUDIO V Architecture. photo / Raimund Koch
![Close-up view of wooden architectural detail in apartment building lobby.](/sites/aap-alumni-archive/files/styles/project_small/public/2023-01/jay-valgora_helena-57-west-5.jpg?itok=C4tnEypO)
Bench extending up the wall to form the overhead canopy, New York City, courtesy of STUDIO V Architecture. photo / Raimund Koch
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