Bernstein & Associates, Architects
Architecture, Engineering and Interior Design
 

   References

In selecting us to provide planning and design services, you will be joining a long list of satisfied Clients. Some highlights of our Client reference letters include the following:

• “I had the opportunity to work with the firm Bernstein & Associates to redesign... a new developmental center for the Lamm Institute.  The project was very complicated because it contained many disparate clinical areas such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, psychology and routine medical offices and orthopedic space.  The firm was extremely responsive to our professional and clinical needs.  When we had to be cost conscious, they were practical but did not compromise on quality.  I would highly recommend them for any health care facility.”   (Mr. Harvey S. Bennett, M.D., Clinical Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology, SUNY-Health Science Center at Brooklyn)

• “It is with pleasure that I write this letter of reference attesting to the competence, professionalism, and skill of Bernstein and Associates Architects in the... renovations of the Emergency Department at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center…They have consistently and diligently performed their technical and management duties at the highest level…Their approach to both project design and solutions management is exceptional, extensive and knowledgeable…I am very pleased with the outcome of our ED project and I enthusiastically and unconditionally endorse and recommend the firm of Bernstein and Associates Architects.”  (Mr. Jesus A. Cambrelen, Jr. - Administrative Director, Emergency Department – Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center – Bronx, NY)

• "I had the opportunity for the past three years to work with the firm Bernstein & Associates, Architects, PLLC to plan and design our Mount Sinai Hospital, Narcotics Rehabilitation Center (NRC) expansion site.  This project was not only time consuming but very complicated as we had to deal with matters relating to code compliance with the New York State Department of health as well as Landlord structural issues...Bernstein & Associates were highly responsive to our professional and clinical needs as well as to our overall budgetary constraints.  I would highly recommend Bernstein and Associates for any healthcare facility project.  Their team is very conscientious, knowledgeable and detail oriented."  (Ms. Sharon L. Gomez, Associates Director, Mount Sinai Real Estate Division) 

• "Bernstein & Associates provided my psychiatric facility with their architectural expertise in assessing and redesigning our hospital to meet various regulatory needs in addition to enhancing the aesthetics and environment here at the Behavioral Health Center. Their contemporary knowledge base of what is new and innovative is outstanding.   They are relentless in their pursuit of detail and masterful in their ability to organize and facilitate large groups of clinicians, all of which have their own interests. The follow-up is timely and accurate." (Dominick Lepore, Vice President, The Behavioral Health Center, Westchester Medical Center)

• "Over the past 5 years I have had the opportunity to work with Bernstein & Associates, Architects on a number of very difficult and challenging projects. In each and every instance Bernstein & Associates exceeded my expectations in terms of competence, professionalism, focus and fidelity to our expressed wishes.  No matter whether the projects entailed highly sophisticated medical technology, master planning, relocation planning, exacting environmental controls, special populations, inpatient or outpatient settings, Bernstein & Associates demonstrated the same pleasant professional manner in handling end user clients. Bernstein & Associates were always willing to keep searching for the right solution that met our demanding programs and our often constrained budgets." (Richard J. Lanzarone, Assistant Vice President Planning, Design & Construction, Continuum Health Partners)

• "(Mr. Bernstein) and his team have completed a yeoman job for us over the past three years planning and designing our 9,000 GSF Mount Sinai Hospital, Narcotics Rehabilitation Center (NRC) expansion site.  This project was not only time consuming but extremely complicated as we had to deal with matters relating to code compliance with the New York State Department of Health, the New York State Office of Substance Abuse Services and the Drug Enforcement Administration as well as Landlord structural issues for the premises.  To this end, Bernstein and Associates Architects, PLLC were highly responsive to our professional and clinical need as well as to our overall budgetary constraints."  (Mr. Matthew Cassidy, Administrator, Mounts Sinai Hospital Narcotics Rehabilitation Center)

• “I found Mr. Bernstein and his staff to be both knowledgeable and experienced in their approach to design solutions.  Mr. Bernstein, himself, gets involved in every facet of the project, from schematic design through construction administration.  The unique method in which this firm dealt with the end-users as well as their ability to work along with the project's construction manager including a thorough set of meeting minutes is unsurpassable.  I highly recommend William N. Bernstein & Associates and intend working with them again.”   (Mr. Robert P. Haussmann, RA, AIA, Architect/Director of Facilities Planning, Real Estate & Construction Management, St. Vincent Catholic Medical Center, Brooklyn/Queens Service Division)

• “Bernstein & Associates have been an integral part of numerous high profile and extremely significant projects over the last few years and have always performed exceptionally well.  While the atmosphere and pace at NYU can be, at times, frenzied and chaotic, they have always risen to the task at hand and performed with extreme competency, commitment and professionalism.” (Mr. Andrew Brennan, AIA - Sr. Project Manager - NYU School of Medicine)

• “The result speaks for itself...My staff love working in these offices, because of the effective patient flow and work areas that were created.  If  a design could be said to improve morale and productivity, this one has.” (Mr. Steven R. Weiner, FNP, MS, MPA, Clinical Manager - Employee Health Services - NYU Medical Center)

• “I found Mr. Bernstein and his staff to be both knowledgeable and experienced in their approach to design solutions…The unique method in which his firm dealt with the end-users as well as their ability to work along with the project’s construction manager including a thorough set of meeting minutes is unsurpassable…I highly recommend William N. Bernstein & Associates and intend working with them again.” (Kathleen Iverson – Deputy Director Creedmoor Psychiatric Center II)

• “Bernstein and Associates had the vision we needed to create a hospital pharmacy that combined architecture, engineering, art and education to establish a model for intelligent design. This pharmacy will be one that meets our needs now and for years into the future." (Allan Cohen, PhD, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital)

• “I engaged Bill Bernstein to review the design plans against the USP 797 Guidelines and identify any and all shortcomings. Bill has just completed his report for us.  He was able to … to obtain all the necessary information for review without any problems or concerns. He completed his review in a timely fashion and provided us with a draft report for review. Additionally he kept us abreast of his progress and concerns each step of the way. …I would recommend Bill Bernstein without reservation." (Wayne Becker, VP - Special Projects - Orange Regional Medical Center) ”

• “I am extremely pleased with the finished project.  The lab has a feeling of space difficult to achieve in any environment within Manhattan, It is a pleasant place to work for the computer programmers and animators who populate the lab.  Given that our laboratory is a computer based installation, there are a number of difficult elements in the electrical and cooling designs, as well as providing efficient high speed networking throughout installation.   The lab was designed and built quite quickly, which was a pleasant surprise given my previous experience with similar construction” (Dr. Court Cutting, Associate Professor of Surgery - NYU School of Medicine)

• "Being an architect myself, I have certain expectations of my design and technical ability. I have worked with some of the largest and most prestigious firms in New York City and frankly, WNB&A’s performance far exceeds any of them." (Mr. Charles Maggio, AIA, Director of Major Modernization and Special Projects - Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center)

• “Performance of the firm was excellent and professional...The firm was sensitive to the project and Client’s requirements and was able to meet both project schedules and budget...William N. Bernstein & Associates was able to create an environment that has set new standards for the Client.  The firm came up with interesting and effective plans to create a space that was difficult to achieve.  Space, layout, and details designed by the firm maximized the appeal of the space while the firm’s unique utilization of the space and use of unifying colors and details created an effective and efficient space.  We are extremely pleased with the finished product – expectations were surpassed.”   (William Budinich – DASNY Project Manager - Creedmoor Psychiatric Center)

• "(WNB&A) managed to combine elegance with utility, and we have received many compliments on the finished product. The floor is the envy of occupants of other floors of the Neurological Institute." (Dr. Stanley Fahn, H. Houston Merritt Professor of Neurology - Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center)

• "Because of the age of the building, the Project was fraught with difficulties...(WNB&A) dealt with every phase of the Project in a thoroughly professional manner with meticulous attention to detail. They helped overcome problems which seemed insurmountable. The end result...is not only practical but also beautiful." (Dr. Bennett Stein, Chairman - Department of Neurological Surgery, College of Physicians & Surgeons of Columbia University)

• "(WNB&A) has shown over and over again the ability to deal with complex and diverse construction problems using creative and innovative ideas. Working with Bernstein and Associates has been a pleasure." (Mr. Joseph Morgese, Manager - Department of Financial Planning, Cabrini Medical Center)

• "(WNB&A) were given the difficult task of transforming an old patient care unit into a multi-function...laboratory for us. Given the odd shape of the space, they designed three distinct, practical work areas with wonderfully different design colors and accoutrements." (Ms. Kathleen Connelly, Director - Laboratory Services, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center)

• " … we retained Bernstein & Associates as the designer for the Audubon Business and Technology Center's biotech incubator (at Columbia University's Medical School) … We asked (the firm) to resolve a difficult design objective, which was to create labs that would over time be flexible enough to house many different start-up biotechnology companies without the need for costly renovations. … We ultimately utilized WNB&A's incubator lab design template on two floors. We have been extremely pleased with the results. The labs have been essentially continuously occupied, and we usually maintain a waiting list… In addition to creating a successful incubator lab design, WNB&A provided crucial oversight support during construction. We believe that this resulted in a high level of quality control. Consequently, operations and maintenance costs have been remarkable low over the years … I highly recommend Bernstein and Associates." (Mr. Mitch Gipson, Executive Director - Audubon Business & Technology Center, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons)

• "(WNB&A) deserves an A+ rating for the work it has performed for this institution. The quality of design, a delightful change from typical hospital design, is also thoroughly practical. Furthermore, the meticulous planning process which the firm engages in results in an admirable attention to details. All members of the firm were most professional and at all times pleasant. Responsiveness to our questions has always been timely." (Ms. Rita Robbins, Director - Project Management and Construction, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center)

• "The lighting, imaginative designs and solutions to space problems, choice of colors and overall excellence of the final product have not only immensely pleased all the members of my laboratory, but they also have set a high standard and a model...(for) other floors of the Weiss Tower." (Dr. Bruce McEwen, Professor and Head - Harold and Margaret Milliken Hatch Laboratory of Neuroendocrinology, Rockefeller University)

• “We were very pleased with the service provided to the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York.  The firm in general, and Mr. Bernstein in particular, was highly knowledgeable, responsive to our needs, cooperative, enjoyable to work with and sensitive to the projects’ requirements.  Mr. Bernstein maintained a sharp focus on the needs of the project to ensure its success.” (Mr. Ira Schlitt, PE, Project Manager - Dormitory Authority of the State of New York)

• "(Mr. Bernstein’s) choice of colors and materials, his experimentation with unique designs, his desire for simplicity, and his efforts to please the client, all...(create) a special place, where the environment reflects and stimulates the quality of the scientific work." (Dr. Fred Kramer, Chairman - Department of Molecular Genetics, Public Health Research Institute)

• "(the) biomedical research laboratories, in function and elegance...were truly impressive." (Dr. Lewis Rowland, Chairman - Department of Neurology, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center and Professor - Columbia University College of Physicans and Surgeons)

• “Bernstein and Associates...are very professional, extremely competent, and uniquely resourceful.  It was easy to manage this project in the field with the "Bernstein Team" back in the office.", Architects, PLLC ”   (Mr. James T. Rooney, Construction Project Manager, Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, Inc.)

• "(Mr. Bernstein) at all times...worked harmoniously with senior management of the School and with various levels of University staff. He is a competent, informed, service-oriented and personally pleasant professional." (Mr. Gerald F. Lewis, Associate Dean for Administration - Columbia University Graduate School of Business)

• "(WNB&A’s) designs were not only commendable, but also considerate of the needs and feelings of the Department. Moreover, (Mr. Bernstein) was able to stay within the budget without the usual cost runovers. As the project manager, (Mr. Bernstein) saw that the renovation moved smoothly and quickly in spite of the added bureaucratic problems of a major medical center." (Dr. Robert R. Walther, M.D., Chairman - Department of Dermatology, College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University)

• "(Mr. Bernstein’s) performance indicated and displayed his knowledge of architectural design, code requirements, and construction management administration. I would not hesitate to recommend William N. Bernstein highly for any project that you or anyone else may have in mind." (Mr. Amos M. Gailliard, Jr., Project Manager - IBM)

• "...we at the Hotel St. George have employed the services of William N. Bernstein & Associates with the utmost satisfaction and highly recommend them. We have found them to be competently experienced in architecture and landmarks...They are very responsible and cooperative and have tended to our many problems with extreme promptness." (Mr. Mendel Rabkin - Hotel St. George)

• "(WNB&A’s) dedication, technical ability and creativity have infused a difficult, complex project with clarity and grace." (Ms. Gail Addis, Supervising Architect - Police Department of the City of New York)