Permanent Mission of Sweden to the United Nations New York

Janko Rasic Architects, PLLC is pleased to be collaborating with the Swedish architectural firm of Hidemark & Stintzing Arkitekter AB. on the redesign and renovation of the Permanent Mission of Sweden to the United Nations.

“About the Mission

The Swedish Mission is representing Sweden in the United Nations, the local EU coordinations as well as towards other UN Missions. Much of the daily work is to observe and negotiate on behalf of Sweden in the many meetings in, for example, the General Assembly with its committees.

Global cooperation within the framework of the United Nations is a cornerstone of Swedish foreign policy.

[The] goal at the Swedish Mission is to work in support of the purposes and principles of the UN.”

- Permanent Mission of Sweden to the United Nations New York Website

For more information about the Mission, please visit the website of the Permanent Mission of Sweden to the United Nations New York @ http://www.swedenabroad.com/Start____11036.aspx

Janko Rasic Architects, PLLC is proud to be working with Cancer Care, which helps so many people affected by cancer

Janko Rasic Architects, PLLC is proud to be working once again with Cancer Care Inc. on the expansion of its national headquarters in New York City. This project will create greater efficiency by allowing CarcerCare to consolidate its operations onto two contiguous floors. By combining the use of glass at perimeter offices, open perimeter workspaces, and an interior open plan layout, the design of the expansion space is intended to create a light, open work environment for the dedicated hardworking staff.

“CancerCare is a national nonprofit, organization that provides free, professional support services to anyone affected by cancer: people with cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones, and the bereaved. CancerCare programs—including counseling and support groups, education, financial assistance and practical help—are provided by professional oncology social workers and are completely free of charge. Founded in 1944, CancerCare provided individual help to more than 100,000 people last year.”

– CancerCare’s Website http://www.cancercare.org/about_us/

ABN AMRO opens branch in New York City design by Janko Rasic Architects, PLLC

“Yesterday evening (local time) ABN AMRO Managing Board member Joop Wijn opened a new branch of the bank in New York. The opening of this unit will give Dutch clients cheaper and easier access to the US markets and US companies, while US businesses in turn will gain easier and cheaper access to Dutch companies and equities.

The unit in New York will serve as the local point of contact for Dutch companies doing or seeking to do business and needing banking products in the United States, and will also help clients conducting business activities there.”

-Press Release April 26th 2010 by ABN AMRO Press Office

For more information click the link “ABN AMRO opens branch in New York” for the full press release.

Additional information:

“ABN AMRO Group N.V.
On 1 April 2010, ABN AMRO Bank N.V. (ABN AMRO Bank) and Fortis Bank (Nederland) N.V. (Fortis Bank Nederland) were transferred to a new holding company, ABN AMRO Group N.V., wholly owned by the Dutch State. Both banks are now under one roof and are proceeding to legal merger.

The two banks will operate as independent entities, with their own banking licences, until the legal merger has been effected. As of 1 April 2010 the Managing Boards and the Supervisory Boards of the holding company and the two banks consist of the same members. After the legal merger the two banks will combine their activities and operate as a single bank under the name of ABN A.MRO Bank N.V.”

-ABN AMRO Group Press Office

The Coca-Cola Company, Jones Lang LaSalle, and Janko Rasic Architects, PLLC Launch a New Pre-Built Program at 711 Fifth Avenue New York, NY

711 Fifth Avenue, a boutique office building located in Midtown Manhattan, has a rich history which was recently profiled in a New York Times article by Christopher Gray titled "Where the Orchestras Played and the Mice Presided". When the building was first built, it served as the headquarters and recording studios for the National Broadcasting Company (NBC).

Side by side with the JLL leasing and property management team, Janko Rasic Architects has designed 4 upscale office suites which will occupy the building’s entire 6th floor. The office suites will vary in size and can be easily combined to create larger suite should the need arise. The 6th floor space is currently demolished and construction on the pre-built office suites is to begin this spring.

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Working with Not-For-Profits, Janko Rasic Architects, PLLC Gives Back

Janko Rasic, AIA and Timothy Rasic, AIA volunteered their time and lent their expertise in office planning, consulting with two not-for-profits with very different missions.

Janko Rasic, AIA worked with The Group For the East Endon the interior office planning at their Southold Office. The office is in an adapted 1840's Federal Style house just outside of Southold's Historic District. Janko Rasic was a longtime Board member of The Group For the South Fork, the predecessor to The Group For the East End.

"Group for the East End protects and restores the environment of eastern Long Island through education, citizen action and professional advocacy. We inspire people to embrace a conservation ethic. The Group was established in 1972 as Group for America's South Fork."

Timothy Rasic, AIA worked with The National September 11 Memorial & Museumreviewing proposed office reconfigurations to maximize usage of their office space. Their current office is located at 1 Liberity Plaza overlooking Ground Zero, the Memorial, and Museum. Timothy Rasic's sister, Lynn Rasic, is Senior Vice President of Public Affairs & Communication for The Nation September 11 Memorial & Museum.

"The Memorial Mission

Remember and honor the thousands of innocent men, women, and children murdered by terrorists in the horrific attacks of February 26, 1993 and September 11, 2001.

Respect this place made sacred through tragic loss.

Recognize the endurance of those who survived, the courage of those who risked their lives to save others, and the compassion of all who supported us in our darkest hours.

May the lives remembered, the deeds recognized, and the spirit reawakened be eternal beacons, which reaffirm respect for life, strengthen our resolve to preserve freedom, and inspire an end to hatred, ignorance and intolerance.


The Memorial Museum Mission

The National September 11 Memorial Museum at the World Trade Center will bear solemn witness to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and February 26, 1993. The Museum will honor thenearly 3,000victims of these attacks and all those who risked their lives to save others. It will further recognize the thousands who survived and all who demonstrated extraordinary compassion in the aftermath. Demonstrating the consequences of terrorism on individual lives and its impact on communities at the local, national, and international levels, the Museum will attest to the triumph of human dignity over human depravity and affirm an unwavering commitment to the fundamental value of human life."

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Watermill Trading, LLC To Open New York City Office

Williams Trading LLC based in Stanford, CT launched a new division, Watermill Trading LLC, run by Ben Bram –previously a managing director at Goldman Sachs. Janko Rasic Architects, PLLC was retained by Watermill Trading to assist them and their real estate team in evaluating potential locations for the New York City Offices. Ultimately, the top floor of 30 West 21st Street was selected. The landmark loft building was originally slated to be converted to luxury condominiums. Given market conditions, the owner decided that an office building was the best use. Watermill’s space commands views of the Empire State Building and has two skylights providing an abundance of natural daylight to the Trading Floor. Future plans include a roof deck for use by Watermill. The Landlord expects the office to be a show piece for the building, attracting other tenants. Janko Rasic Architects, PLLC is acting design Architect and project manager on behalf of Watermill while the Landlord and its consultants build-out the space for the tenant.