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Celebrating 20 Years at EDG
October 28, 2025
Celebrating 20 Years of EDG: Design + Restore with Impact
This year marks a remarkable milestone: 20 years since EDG Architecture + Engineering was founded in 2005. From humble beginnings in a small Tarrytown office to a thriving New York City practice of more than 60 professionals, our journey has been defined by growth, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to shaping the built environment with integrity and vision
From Garages to Skylines
EDG’s story began with structural engineering—parking garages, drainage systems, and façade repairs. Those early projects, like the Sloan Kettering Hospital loading dock (2005) and Winthrop Hospital Parking Garage (2007), built the foundation for what was to come
Over time, our scope expanded. We moved from pure engineering into architecture and design, embracing complex restorations, landmark façades, and ground-up construction. Today, our portfolio spans more than 3,000 projects—from iconic cultural work like the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center to luxury residential amenities such as the Promenade Spa and Chelsea residential lobbies
Anything engineers could do, we did.
Offices, Teams, and Growth
With every new chapter, EDG has grown in both scale and expertise. We’ve called four offices home:
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Tarrytown (2005–2007) – our first “house-office.”
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15 East 40th Street (2008–2009) – our first Manhattan foothold.
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152 Madison Avenue (2009–2019) – the hub for our expanding team.
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58 West 40th Street (2019–present) – our current home, soon to expand again
From a handful of engineers, we’ve grown to 62 team members in 2025, representing architects, engineers, designers, and innovators united under one roof
Milestones & Turning Points
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2010s Awards & Recognition – EDG earned spots on the Inc. 5000 and Zweig Hot Firm Awards, proof of national recognition
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2014 Rebrand – transitioning from Experion Design Group to EDG, signaling a broader architectural vision
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2020–2025 Expansion – despite global challenges, EDG saw 400% revenue growth since 2020, won multiple awards, and doubled down on innovation, including 3D printing for bespoke surfaces
My first project here was a rooftop skatepark for a rich kid on the Upper East Side... now I'm making buildings UFAS/ADA compliant so they're accessible for everyone. EDG has enabled my expertise and impact to expand immensely.
2005-2010
- Founded by John + Anthony + Seymour Gage?
- G.A.L. Associates?
- Quote from JM: (Why was EDG formed?)
- Quote from AS: (On type of projects) “Anything engineers could do, we did.”
- First office in Tarrytown: 38 South Broadway Tarry Town, NY 10591
- Photos of early team?? Number of employees?
- Specific project(s) to highlight:
- 051203 - Sloan Kettering Hospital- loading dock
- 051205 - 2671 Bedford Avenue
2006
- Specific project(s) to highlight:
- 060206 - 151 West 17th Street
- 060608 - 232 West Broadway – landmark wall bracing
2007
- Specific project(s) to highlight:
- 070301/070712 – Winthrop Hospital Parking Garage
- 070801 - 93 Bowery – Underpinning + shoring
2008
- Gage Meyer Engineers ?
- Specific project(s) to highlight:
- 080305 110 East 16th Street – building repairs
- 080514 - 245 w 14TH Steet- excavation shoring
- 080610 - 1832 Second Ave – 2 story addition
- 080804 – JFK Airport parking – New parking lot for 3700 cars
2009
- “Gage Parking Consultants / Experion Design Group”
- Specific project(s) to highlight:
- 090215 - H Bridge Tarrytown Train Station – Bridge Rehabilitation
2010 - 2015
- Number of employees?
- Types of projects? New types?
- Specific project(s) to highlight:
- 100412 – 236 Edgemere Street (Montauk Manor)- Façade restoration
- 100502 NYC DA’s office
- 100601 Yankee Parking Garage
2011
- Specific project(s) to highlight:
- 110309 - Pier 40 Parking Deck
- 110317- 8 spruce – parking layout
2012
- Specific project(s) to highlight:
- 120202- Fire Island – New building, Structural Engineering
- 120612- Briarwood
- 120912- One Penn Plaza – garage repairs
- Jonathan Shea joins! Quote?
2013
- Specific project(s) to highlight:
- 131103- Hippodrome (1120 sixth ave)- Roof patio (140415 – Garage lobby reno)
- 131208- Tarrytown Firehouse – new floor/ additional service (?)
- experiondesign.com
2014
- Specific project(s) to highlight:
- 140508-15 NYCHA Inspections
- 141015 - 2 Herald Sq – alteration- infill floors 8-12
- 141206- Lever House – LL11 cycle 8
- Rebranded to EDG confirm?
2015 -2020
- Number of employees?
- Types of projects? New types?
- Specific project(s) to highlight:
- 150514- 275 Madison Ave – LL11 Cycle 8 Report & Railing Inspection
- Richard Unterthiner joins! Quote?
- Fun team outings?
2016
- Specific project(s) to highlight:
- 160212- 1407 Broadway / Num Pang
- First time winning Inc5000 and Zweig Hot Firm Awards
- Alex Lee joins!
2017
- Christine Loche and Phillip Weller join! Quote?
- Specific project(s) to highlight:
- 170105- Lakeview 1590 Madison – misc. consultation, repair, reno
- 170302- 3101 Vernon Blvd – New Building
- 170511-14 Rego Park
- 170714- 90 West St
- Murray Hill Rooftop Pool
- Red Ball Garage,
- Seagram
2018
- Specific project(s) to highlight:
- 180811 - Northshore Towers
- Battery Park Facades
- 180213 - 66 East 11 Street- façade repairs / LL11
- 181007- Safavieh Storefront
2019
- Specific project(s) to highlight:
- Stonewall Façade Resto
- Hackey School
2020 -2025
- Number of employees:
- Employees here now that started in 2025: 11 ?
- Types of projects? New types?
- Specific project(s) to highlight?
- 200215- Promenade Spa
- Ricky Shum, Rebecca Kunz, and Danielle Arslan join! Quote?
- Fun team outings?
2021
- Specific project(s) to highlight:
- 211005- Lotte Façade
2022
- Specific project(s) to highlight:
- 221121- GTS
- Sweet Chick
2023
- Specific project(s) to highlight:
- 230305- Chelsea lobby
2024
- Specific project(s) to highlight:
- Stonewall SNMVC
- Montauk Manor Pool + Amenity Space
- 49 Grove
2025 [20 years]
- Number of employees: 62
- Types of projects:
- Specific project(s) to highlight:
- EDG Office Expansion
- 170 Mercer
- Quote from newer employee?
- Notable advances: Expanding office space,
- Fun team outings: Swingers minigolf,
20 Year and Onward
As we celebrate 20 years, we’re not just reflecting on the past—we’re looking forward. Our new office expansion will give us room to continue growing, collaborating, and pushing boundaries. If the last two decades have taught us anything, it’s that EDG thrives at the intersection of innovation, restoration, and community impact.
Here’s to the next 20 years of designing and restoring with impact.
I’ve had the privilege to work on some of the most challenging and rewarding projects—and, more importantly, to do so alongside some of the most talented architects and engineers in the industry. In a city as demanding and competitive as New York, that kind of collaboration and excellence is something truly special. I’m proud to be part of a team that continues to push boundaries, solve tough problems, and shape the built environment with integrity and vision.
Our team inspecting the Seagram Building façade.
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