HISTORY   |  HIGHLIGHTS

XØ Projects Inc (XØ:p) continues to grow its integrated knowledge base which span various disciplines related to understanding the built environment. Following are highlights of XØ:p's organizational evolution:

>>    XØ:p was founded in 1987 as an architectural planning and design office named, S.P.A.C.E.

>>    In 1989, S.P.A.C.E. incorporated as Space Read Inc (SRI) when it partnered with MK Read & Co Inc to develop The Factories at Parlor City in Binghamton, NY and other commercial and industrial projects.

>>    In 1992, SRI established The Read Group in another partnership with MK Read and Co Inc to research & develop, manufacture and distribute modular building systems, materials and components for a three-year period.  For additional information go to < PRODUCTS > THE READ GROUP. 

>>    In 1996, SRI continued its planning, architecture and design practice, employing project-based teams and collaborating with other firms. SRI introduces its new name XØ Projects Inc.  For additional information go to < PROJECTS > PLANNING + ARCHITECTURE. 

>>    In 2000, XØ:p began to also produce and present site-specific visual and performing arts projects primarily at The Old American Can Factory, in an effort to explore new forms of "dynamic" architecture.  For project information go to < PROJECTS > PERFORMANCE + VISUAL ART. 

>>    In 2003, XØ:p began offering development services to industrial and commercial property owners as clients and partners in addition to planning and design services.  XØ:p began to redevelop The Old American Can Factory in Gowanus as an industrial complex with an emphasis on art and design. For project information go to  < PLACES > THE OLD AMERICAN CAN FACTORY. 

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PEOPLE  |  COLLABORATORS

XØ:p was founded and is directed by Nathan F. Elbogen who has been engaged in planning, architecture & design as well as the visual & performing arts since 1987. XØ:p works with project-based teams comprised of part-time and consulting staff as well as with other firms in partnership. From 1987 through 1999, XØ:p had employed collectively innumerable persons as full-time and part-time staff, several who continue to collaborate with XØ:p. Following are selected profiles, listed alphabetically, of individuals who have worked in Planning + Design as partner or staff in substantive collaboration:

>>    Ariel Krasnow is  a registered architect and urban designer currently working on development initiatives at XØ:p. Previously she managed projects in architecture, planning & development at The Environmental Simulation Center and POP Development Corp. She received an MS degree in Urban Design & Architecture from Columbia University; an MArch degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology; and, a BA degree in Urban Design from New York University.  Projects with XØ:p include: The Arts Factory; KFM I House; and EMS I House. < KRASNOW VARIABLE CITY >

>>    Craig Shillitto is a principal of Weeve Projects in New York. < WWW.WEEVEPROJECTS.COM >  Projects with XØ:p include: Prada Distribution Center; Small World; Real Networks; iXL New York; and KFM II House.

>>    Eta Kliger is an interior designer with Kenneth Cole Productions. Projects with XØ:p include: KFM I House; BLI Apartment; and Agudas Israel Synagogue.

>>    Fabian Jabro is a registered architect and partner with Standard Architects in New York. < WWW.STANDARDARCHITECTS.COM >  Projects with XØ:p include: KFM II House, EMS II House; BAX Arts Center; and Code:FAB.

>>    Frank Ophoff is an associate with TRIAD in Berlin. < WWW.TRIAD.DE >  Projects with XØ:p include: Avalanche Solutions Inc.

>>    John Conaty is a registered architect and partner with Standard Architects in New York. < WWW.STANDARDARCHITECTS.COM >  Projects with XØ:p include: KFM II House; and EMS II House. 

>>    Marvin Klein is the principal of MK Read & Co Inc and a partner in State Street Partners LLC < WWW.STATESTREET.NET > and Hudson Development LLC, among other companies. Projects with XØ:p include: Mid-Hudson Industrial Park; Anheuser-Busch Distribution Facility; Castle (Prada) Distribution Center; Supreme Industrial Park; The Factories at Parlor City; and Monarch Industrial Park.

>>    Michel Trocmé is an urban designer and a partner in the planning firm Urban Strategies Inc. based in Toronto. < WWW.URBANSTRATEGIES.INC >  He received an MS degree in Urban Design from Harvard GSD and a BArch from the University of Toronto, and has taught Urban Design at the University of Toronto and Harvard University. Projects with XØ:p include: KFM I House; and Agudas Israel Synagogue.

>>    Paul Mezei teaches Industrial & Architectural Design at The University of Troronto. He received a BArch from the University Waterloo in Ontario.  Projects with XØ:p include: Avalanche Solutions.

>>    Rafael Caceres Projects with XØ:p include: BIRN House; KFM I House; and EMS I House.

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