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Volume 63—

Marimekko Wooster Street

Oct. 26, 2021 / Denise

Originally intended as a pop-up, Marimekko’s flagship store at 97 Wooster Street in the heart of New York City has become a permanent fixture, embodying the brand’s optimistic and creative lifestyle philosophy. The dynamic space serves as a platform for inspiring visual activations, events, and as a creative hub for the Marimekko community.



Volume 62—

Sterling Ridge: Before and After

June 4, 2020 / Jeff

Dark, formal spaces, and quirky additions combined to make this 1920’s stone house feel much smaller than its footprint would appear.

Living Room Steel and Glass Wall: Sterling Ridge - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 61—

A New Start

May 18, 2020 / Michael

This past April marked our 25th anniversary in business.

A New Start - Michael Neumann & Jeff Rudy - Architects: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 60—

The Chicken House

April 17, 2020 / Michael

At the beginning of the year my husband John retired from Ralph Lauren in pursuit of his dream of being a farmer. In anticipation of this we built a chicken house, and eight years later it finally has realized its purpose!

Hudson Valley Chicken House, Staatsburg. NY - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 59—

Backlit White Onyx for WoS at Hudson Yards

Sept. 12, 2019 / Greg

Beacon of Light.

Watches of Switzerland - WOS Hudson Yards, NY, NYC - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 58—

Decorative Plaster at WoS Esplanade

May 28, 2019 / Greg

Using plaster to create “stone”.

Plaster Samples, WOS Las Vegas, NV - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 57—

Specialty Furniture for EBW

March 1, 2019 / Greg

Channeling mid-century modern at EBW’s Flatiron flagship.

Custom Oak and Rattan Bookshelf and Sketches - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 56—

Contract Magazine Awards

Feb. 22, 2018 / Jeff

We received the Retail Award for our Bergdorf Goodman Project at the 39th Annual ContractDesign Interiors Awards.

Contract Magazine Awards - Cipriani, NYC, Bergdorf Goodman - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 55—

Stanford White Awards

Dec. 14, 2017 / Michael

Proud to be recognized amongst our peers at the prestigious Stanford White Awards!

Stanford White Award Winner - Bergdorf Goodman, NYC - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 54—

2017 AIANY Residential Review

June 20, 2017 / Andrew

Upper West Side Residence is showcased in the third annual AIANY Residential Review.

AIANY Residential Review Winner - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 53—

Bergdorfs in Design:Retail

June 7, 2017 / Michael

Design:Retail magazine highlights MNA’s work at Bergdorfs in a triple-spread feature.

Bergdorf Goodman, Design:Retail - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 52—

2017 RDI International Store Design Awards Gala and Fundraiser

May 29, 2017 / Andrew

MNA is thrilled to have our work at Bergdorfs recognized amongst industry leaders in the RDI Class of 2016 and to receive three RDI innovation awards.

RDI Award Winner - Bergdorf Goodman - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 51—

Andrew Recognized by VMSD and design:retail

May 24, 2017 / Jeff

Andrew is recognized by leading retail design industry publications VMSD and design:retail.

Andrew Recognized by VMSD and design:retail - Neumann & Rudy


Volume 50—

Shop! Design Awards

March 29, 2017 / Andrew

MNA walks away with 5 awards at the 2017 Shop! Design Awards, including Store Fixture of the Year.

Shop! Design Awards, Store Fixture of the Year - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 49—

AIANY Interiors Speed Presentations: Community Interiors

March 24, 2017 / Jeff

Jeff presents Patagonia Meatpacking and Patagonia Bowery at the eighth annual AIANY Interiors Speed Presentations.

Jeff presents Patagonia Meatpacking and Patagonia Bowery, AIANY Speed Presentations - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 48—

Aquatalia’s First Store

Dec. 20, 2016 / Greg

MNA’s design for Aquatalia’s first brand concept and flagship store highlight materiality, texture and light implemented with an artisanal sensibility.

Aquatalia’s First Store, Concept Design - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 47—

VMSD Retail Renovation Awards

Sept. 28, 2016 / Andrew

Converting a local Georgetown dive bar into the new flagship store for Club Monaco gains recognition at the 2016 VMSD Retail Renovation Awards.

VMSD Retail Renovation Award Winner - Rhino Bar to Club Monaco, Georgetown, Washington DC - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 46—

The New Main Floor at Bergdorf Goodman

Sept. 16, 2016 / Min

With the opening of Bergdorf Goodman’s newly redesigned ground floor coinciding with New York Fashion Week, the store has been featured in recent articles including the New York Times, Forbes, Modern Luxury Manhattan and Fast Company.

The New Main Floor at Bergdorf Goodman - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 45—

Ralph Lauren Opens in Macau

Aug. 29, 2016 / Chris

MNA’s latest store for Ralph Lauren opened in Wynn Palace Cotai in Macau last week.

Ralph Lauren Opens in Macau - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 44—

2016 AIANY Residential Review

June 15, 2016 / Andrew

Park Avenue Residence was showcased in the second annual AIANY Residential Review.

AIANY Residential Review Winner - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 43—

Richard Serra at the Gagosian

June 10, 2016 / Trey

MNA explores Richard Serra at the Gagosian Galleries in Chelsea.

Richard Serra at the Gagosian - Neumann & Rudy Field Trip


Volume 42—

RDI Iron Design Challenge

May 11, 2016 / Andrew

Michael mentors a student design team to create a retail experience for the Hetrick-Martin Institute as part of this year’s annual RDI Iron Design Challenge.

RDI Iron Design Challenge - Neumann & Rudy


Volume 41—

Mall City/Subway City: Hong Kong and New York's Consumer Landscapes

April 14, 2016 / Jonathan

New York City and the Asian Vertical Mall.

Mall City/Subway City - Neumann & Rudy Field Trip


Volume 40—

AIANY Interiors Speed Presentations: Consider Light

March 23, 2016 / Jonathan

Michael presented at the annual AIANY Interiors Speed Presentations hosted at the Steelcase showroom; this year's topic: Consider Light.

AIANY Interiors Speed Presentations: Consider Light - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 39—

Ralph Lauren Changchun

March 14, 2016 / Barbara

Ralph Lauren showcases its American heritage to Changchun.

Ralph Lauren Opens at Changchun - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 38—

Michael Guest Presents at RDI

Feb. 26, 2016 / Andrew

Michael presents Ralph Lauren Hong Kong and Bangkok

Michael Presents Award Winning Architecture at RDI - Neumann & Rudy


Volume 37—

Brown Panel: Building Women

Feb. 26, 2016 / Barbara

Women who design, build, teach, develop and negotiate.

Brown Panel: Building Women - Neumann & Rudy Field Trip


Volume 36—

MNA Field Trip - Doug Wheeler Encasements

Feb. 24, 2016 / Jonathan

MNA visits Doug Wheeler: Encasements installation at the David Zwirner Gallery.

Doug Wheeler Encasements - Neumann & Rudy Field Trip


Volume 35—

EBW Pop-Up

Feb. 16, 2016 / Jeff

From white concept to open store in 4 weeks? Speeding up the process with hacked ULINE shelves and Ikea tables.

EBW Pop-Up Architect - Neumann & Rudy


Volume 34—

Bergdorf Goodman in Town & Country and Architectural Digest

Jan. 7, 2016 / Kevin

Bergdorf Goodman mentioned in Town & Country as well as Architectural Digest

Bergdorf Goodman in Town & Country and Architectural Digest - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 33—

Bergdorf Goodman Jewelry Salon in WWD

Dec. 15, 2015 / Kevin

WWD (Women's Wear Daily) gives the public a sneak peek into Bergdorf Goodman's newly renovated ground floor.

Bergdorf Goodman Jewelry Salon in WWD - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 32—

Bergdorf Goodman Jewelry Salon featured in Elle Decor

Nov. 25, 2015

"Jewel in the Crown"

Bergdorf Goodman Jewelry Salon in Elle Decor - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 31—

Polo Ralph Lauren Rome Featured in WWD

Nov. 15, 2015 / Barbara

The MNA and Ralph Lauren collaborative design was featured in WWD.

Ralph Lauren Rome Featured in WWD - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 30—

MNA 20th Anniversary - Party

Oct. 15, 2015 / Barbara

Party on, Dudes!

MNA 20th Anniversary - Party - ARchitect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 29—

Diversity Initiative at Cornell University College of Architecture Art and Planning

Oct. 15, 2015 / Michael

The MNA Cornell Summer Architecture Scholarship has received over $26,000 towards its permanent endowment!

Cornell Summer Architecture Scholarship by Neumann & Rudy


Volume 28—

20 Years, 20 Moments

Sept. 18, 2015 / Jeff

20 coasters representing 20 moments of MNA history.

20 Years, 20 Moments, Coaster Set - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 27—

MNA Field Trip - Chamberlain | Prouve

Aug. 25, 2015 / Jonathan

MNA vists the CHAMBERLAIN | PROUVE exhibition at the Gagosian Gallery.

Chamberlain | Prouve - Neumann & Rudy Field Trip


Volume 26—

Designing Black-Out Shutters

May 8, 2015 / Barbara

A Library Gets a New Life.

Designing Black-Out Shutters - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 25—

Deb and Shannon's House

April 26, 2015 / Jeff

A Face Lift on the North Fork.

North Fork Renovation and Addition Existing - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 24—

A.R.E Design Awards in Las Vegas

March 25, 2015 / Kevin

Congratulations to the Ralph Lauren Hong Kong design team!

A.R.E Design Awards Winner in Las Vegas - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 23—

MNA20 Kick-off Tommy Bahama Happy Hour

March 20, 2015 / Barbara

How time flies...

Tommy Bahama Happy Hour - Restaurant and Bar - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 22—

RDI Awards 2015

Jan. 12, 2015 / Andrew

An evening of celebration.

RDI Award Winner - Ralph Lauren, Lee Gardens Kevin, Barbara, Larry - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 21—

Lululemon Opens

Nov. 1, 2014 / Jeff

Lululemon’s First Ever Men’s Store

Lululemon Soho Men's Shop Opens - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 20—

Lululemon's First Ever Mens Store

Oct. 1, 2014 / Jeff

Creating Lou Lemon

Lululemon's First Ever Mens Store Sketches - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 19—

From T-Square to Techstyle Haus:

Sept. 27, 2014 / Barbara

A Presentation and Panel Discussion on Design at Brown

From T-Square to Techstyle Haus: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 18—

VMSD Retail Renovation Awards

Sept. 8, 2014 / Andrew

MNA awarded with two first place prizes at the 2014 VMSD Retail Renovation Awards.

VMSD Retail Renovation Award Winner - Patagonia, Meatpacking, NYC - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 17—

The Pearl as the Centerpiece

Aug. 8, 2014 / Greg

Spey asks MNA to conceptualize their flagship store in the nation’s capital.

Spey Concept Design - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 16—

Rolling Out: Aerie Part III

June 26, 2014 / Greg

The Aerie pop-up prototype begins to pop up.

Rolling Out: Aerie - Slat Storefront - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 15—

Testing the Concept: Aerie Part II

May 7, 2014 / Greg

Pop-Up Prototype.

Concept Design: Aerie Sketches - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 14—

Damsels in Design Open the Door

April 14, 2014 / Barbara

Designing Women Share the Creative Process…

Damsels in Design Open the Door - Neumann & Rudy


Volume 13—

Testing the Concept: Aerie Part I

April 7, 2014 / Greg

Sheer Storefront.

Aerie Concept Design - Sheer Storefront Sketch - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 12—

A.R.E. Design Awards at GlobalShop

March 21, 2014 / Andrew

Patagonia Meatpacking is further recognized in Las Vegas.

ARE Design Awards at GlobalShop Winner - Patagonia Meatpacking, New York, NY, NYC - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 11—

Weatherproof Steel and Inspiration

March 18, 2014 / Jeff

The way that Richard Serra manipulates every inch of an exhibit space is something that as an architect I find very inspirational.

Weatherproof Steel and Inspiration - Richard Serra - Neumann & Rudy


Volume 10—

An Artist and His Craft - Part 2

March 14, 2014 / Kevin

The rubber molds for the decorative stonework have arrived in Hong Kong, and the façade contractor is moving full steam ahead.

Custom Decorative Facade Stonework, Rubber Molds - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 9—

Guggenheim Art After Dark

March 10, 2014 / Andrew

Art, music, wine and friends sets the tone for an art-filled weekend.

Guggenheim Art After Dark - Neumann & Rudy Field Trip


Volume 8—

An Artist and His Craft - Part 1

March 1, 2014 / Michael

In a design world centered around constantly changing technology that influences both design and fabrication methods, MNA has the unique opportunity to witness and take part in age-old process of designing and developing hand-carved decorative artisan stonework for a store in Hong Kong.

Hand Carved Decorative Artisan Stonework, Clay Model - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 7—

MNA Funds New Scholorship

Feb. 25, 2014 / Michael

Since 2009, MNA has been working with the College of Architecture, Art and Planning at Cornell University to establish an endowed scholarship that would help promote the advancement of African American students within the architecture profession.

Cornell College of Architecture, Art and Planning Scholarship - Neumann & Rudy


Volume 6—

Transformed

Feb. 5, 2014 / Kevin

In 2009 MNA designed a Rugby store for Ralph Lauren in Omotesando, Tokyo. Four years later, we were asked to give it a full make-over.

Rugby to RRL - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 5—

43rd Annual RDI International Store Design Awards Gala

Jan. 14, 2014 / Andrew

On a frigid January night, MNA walked away with three awards for projects in New York City.

RDI Award Winner - Patagonia and Tommy Bahama - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 4—

Chiyome/NOT Trunk Show

Jan. 10, 2014 / Barbara

When the bags and apparel were installed in our custom displays, it was immediately clear that the items were carrying on a dialogue with each other and with the setting.

Chiyome/NOT Trunk Show - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 3—

Restaurant and Retail: An Immersive Brand Experience

Jan. 9, 2014 / Barbara

For Tommy Bahama, the inclusion of restaurant/bar is an extension of the brand that keeps you coming back for more.

Tommy Bahama Restaurant and Retail Published in Oculus - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 2—

Patagonia Meatpacking Featured in design:retail Magazine

Jan. 7, 2014 / Andrew

Patagonia Meatpacking is a dramatic example of “before and after” in the debut issue of design:retail.

Patagonia Meatpacking Featured in design:retail Magazine - Architect: Neumann & Rudy


Volume 1—

Things Look a Little Different Around Here

Jan. 1, 2014 / Jeff

The digital part of our overhaul took just a little bit longer than expected. We had a lot of fun working with Nick at Fork Spoon on the design, and even though there were a few snags along the way, it is finally up and running and we couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out.

Website - Neumann & Rudy