Partner

Goldstein Hill & West Architects, LLP (Established 2009)

 As co-founder of GHW Architects, Alan draws on over 37 years of professional experience in the planning, designing and managing of distinguished high rise residential projects for our clients.  His ability to create beautiful apartment layouts within the most complex of building shapes and structures has been a hallmark of his career and has led to collaborations with such well known architectural firms as Herzog & DeMeuron, Coop Himmelblau, Studio Daniel Libeskind and Cook + Fox.  His design sensibility and unique capacity to effectively integrate structural and mechanical systems within his designs have been integral factors in the ongoing success of our client’s projects.

Alan is also well recognized within the architectural community for his understanding and knowledge of the New York City Building code and recently served as the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) representative on the Residential Committee of the Construction Codes Program, one of various technical committees established by the Department of Buildings to help bring about the new 2008 New York City Construction Code, the first major updating of New York City’s construction laws since 1968.

Among projects Alan has developed are, the Grand Tier and Barclay Tower for Glenwood Management, River Place I and Silver Towers for Silverstein Properties, 45 Park Avenue and the Platinum for SJP Properties, the Laurel for Alexico group, the Link for Elad Properties, Tower 31 and Tower 111 for Atlantic Reality Development Corp., 221 Main Street for Capelli Enterprises, The Beekman Regent for Beekman International, Morton Square and 600 Washington Street for JD Carlisle Development, 443 Greenwich Street for Kar Properties and Liberty Green and Liberty Luxe for Milstein Properties.

Prior to establishing GHW Architects, Alan was a partner at Costas Kondylis and Partners and a member since its inception in 1989.

L. Stephen Hill, AIA

Partner

Goldstein Hill & West Architects, LLP (Established 2009)

During his career spanning more than 20 years L. Stephen Hill has made an outstanding contribution to the skyline of Manhattan. His work has included a wide array of designs in a variety of building types including high rise residential towers, mixed use hotel / residential / retail projects, mid rise, low income and luxury apartment buildings, historic renovations and challenging adaptive re-use projects. Additional project types include commercial office space, institutional work and private residences.

Among Stephen’s recent projects are The Rushmore, The Aldyn, 400 West 63rd Street and two additional buildings for Extell Development Company. His earlier projects included The Heritage, 220 Riverside Boulevard, 200 Riverside Boulevard, 180 Riverside Boulevard and 160 Riverside Boulevard for The Trump Organization, Hudson Waterfront, 33 West End Avenue for Atlantic Development. Other noteworthy projects include The Aston, the Acadia, The Caroline, One Nashua Street in Boston, The Remi and the renovation of the Plaza Hotel.

Stephen co-founded Goldstein Hill & West Architects, LLP. to provide clients with an architectural firm that is focused on design excellence in highly functional buildings. His experience in the design and technical development of residential buildings has been the foundation for his career.

Prior to establishing GHW Architects, Stephen was a partner at Costas Kondylis & Partners, LLP. He is a graduate of Pratt Institute, has NCARB certification and is licensed in several states.

David West, AIA

Partner

Goldstein Hill & West Architects, LLP (Established 2009)

David West is one of New York City’s premiere zoning experts.  He has a unique blend of knowledge of both the zoning resolution and high rise building design which enables him to provide the most creative and practical solutions to the highly complex development process in New York City.  David has extensive background in land use approvals including: the ULURP process, Variances and Landmarks Commission Approvals. He has presented numerous projects at public hearings, community boards and to city agencies.

Mr. West participates in the full process of design. He is frequently involved in projects from the earliest stages of land assembly. He oversees and contributes to his projects from conception throughout construction.  This gives him a unique perspective among landuse professionals into the practical aspect of various development solutions. His work dovetails with that of his partners and staff so that GHWA’s projects receive the most comprehensive explains available in New York city.

With over 25 years of architectural experience Mr. West is highly regarded within the industry. His clients have included numerous leading New York firms and institutions such as: Extell Corporation, Jack Resnick & Sons, Silverstein Properties, Rose Associates, Elad Properties, Avalon Bay Properties, Trump Organization, Park Tower Group, New York Presbyterian Hospital and Columbia University.  Over the course of his career David has conducted thousands of feasibility studies and has been involved with nearly100 completed projects, primarily in the metropolitan area.

Prior to establishing GHW Architects, Mr. West was a Partner at Costas Kondylis and Partners.  He has been practicing architecture in New York City since the mid 1980s and has worked with an array of firms including Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer and John Harding Architects.  He received his degree in Architecture from University of California at Berkeley and has been a licensed architect since 1991.  He has given numerous lectures and participated on panels at such institutions as the AIA, Department of City Planning, Real Estate Board, New York University and Columbia School of Real Estate.