Marvin Meltzer and David Stuart Join EDI International

New York, NY, February 29, 2016 (Newswire.com) - ​Marvin Meltzer Joins EDI International Architects; David Stuart, Meltzer’s Colleague, also Joins EDI In Advance of Major Push into New York Market

With EDI International preparing for a major expansion in the New York City market, the noted architectural firm has added two design veterans with extensive experience working in what might be the country’s most difficult development arena, announces Victor A. Mirontschuk, EDI’s founder and chairman.

Marvin H. Meltzer brings 40 years of award-winning experience in both luxury and affordable multi-family development, special-needs, and commercial-to-residential design in and around the city. His long list of awards includes the 2002 Lifetime Achievement Award from The New York Society of Architects for “an illustrious career that has added to the betterment of Architecture in New York City.”

EDI also has recruited Mr. Meltzer’s long-time associate, David J. Stuart, as senior project manager. Mr. Stuart brings 15 years’ experience in the design and realization of multi-family and mixed-use projects, and has directed design teams for more than 20 projects in New York and the surrounding metropolitan area.

 “As we prepare for our growth in New York, where we’ve had an office for 25 years, Marvin’s and David’s special experience in this tough market now gives us an important competitive advantage,” explains Mr. Mirontschuk. “They are both superb architects, and I am delighted to add them to the EDI team.”

For example, Mr. Mirontschuk cited Mr. Meltzer’s expertise in zoning analysis, schematic design and programming, enabling clients to maximize the development potential of a site.

His prior firm, Meltzer/Mandl Architects, was noted for designing signature projects in “undiscovered” neighborhoods – bringing a new definition to these marginal neighborhoods.  The firm also excelled at designing projects on irregular sites and/or sites with challenging topography.

In making the announcement, Mr. Mirontschuk also stressed David Stuart’s detailed understanding of New York City zoning and the Department of Buildings approvals process, his extensive experience working with the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), and in bringing high quality design to numerous affordable housing projects. Mr. Stuart has contributed to the design of a full range of projects, including institutional and cultural buildings, urban mixed-use developments, residential projects, and large-scale historic renovations.

“As important as their experience,” Mr. Mirontschuk said, “is Marvin’s and David’s understanding of the importance of timely and efficient performance, and for their prolific portfolio of built projects.”

Established in 1976 and with offices in New York City, Houston, and the San Francisco Bay Area, EDI is a global architecture, interior design and planning firm specializing in commercial, leisure, hospitality, residential, planning, and landscape projects. The firm’s commitment to unconventional design, technology, and quality has been recognized by nearly 150 industry awards for excellence in design and planning.

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