Ambrose Aliaga-Kelly

Biography

Ambrose is a Principal and Technical Director in Gensler's New York office, widely recognized for his deep knowledge of Manhattan's commercial office buildings and his ability to evaluate and optimize new and existing properties, translating design ideas into built solutions that elevate the tenant experience.

Ambrose works with developers and building owners on some of New York's highest-profile projects. For Related/Oxford Properties' Hudson Yards development, he served as the "voice of the tenant" to ensure that the buildings were flexible, efficient, and attractive to prospective occupants. The success of projects including the renovation of the Ford Foundation Building in New York and the new campus for the Clark Art Institute in Massachusetts relied heavily on his skills and leadership.

Selected Projects

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New Terminal One at JFK International Airport

JFK Airport’s all-new Terminal One will prioritize accessibility, convenience, and the ultimate passenger experience from airside to landside.

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Sunset Pier 94 Studios

Sunset Pier 94 Studios reimagines an underutilized stretch of Midtown Manhattan’s waterfront into the city’s first purpose-built film and television production campus, solidifying New York City’s media infrastructure while enhancing connectivity and public access to Hudson River Park.

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Metroloft 219-235 East 42nd Street Conversion

The office-to-residential transformation of the former Pfizer headquarters will be the largest conversion in New York City history upon its completion.

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The Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice

The holistic renovation transforms the Foundation’s workplace and public spaces and is a manifestation of its mission: to promote the inherent dignity of all people.

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[FPO] Dwight-Englewood Village & Middle School

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In the News

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[FPO] The Fifth Façade: Rethinking Urban Rooftops For The Post-Pandemic Office Building

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[FPO] Raymond Jungles Reshapes the Garden at the Ford Foundation Overhaul

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[FPO] How Gensler Updated the Inimitable Ford Foundation Headquarters

Qualifications and Recognition

Bachelor of Architecture, University College Dublin, Ireland

Registered Architect: New York, Connecticut

AIA, NCARB

Member, American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Member, AIA New York Building Codes Committee

Presenter, The National Arts Club, Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice, June 2022

Presenter, Thursday Evening Club, Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice, January 2020

Panelist, Facades+ NYC, April 2019

Presenter, Career Day, NYC High School for Construction Trades, Engineering and Architecture, May 2013

Presenter, Rockefeller Group Annual Meeting, December 2011

Advisory Board Member, NYC High School for Construction Trades, Engineering and Architecture

Participated in the review of IBC building codes for New York and is on the advisory board for the High School for Construction Trades, Engineering and Architecture

AIA New York City Codes Committee Member

Expertise

Building Transformation & Adaptive Reuse Office Buildings Foundations, Associations & Organizations Culture & Museums Residential