Studio Nyandak is a New York City-based multidisciplinary design firm led by its founding principal Tenzin Nyandak, PE, RA. We work collaboratively with public agencies, cultural institutions, local community leaders, entrepreneurs, developers, builders, and private clients in New York City and around the world to create places that are deeply engaged with social, cultural, environmental and community concerns.
Gowanus Mixed-Use Development
Studio Nyandak is leading the zoning analysis, site planning, structural engineering, and architectural design for a mixed-use development in Gowanus, exploring retail, community, and manufacturing space opportunities
Bushwick Ground-Up Multi-Family
Studio Nyandak is providing architectural and structural design for a new four-story residential building in Bushwick. We also provided the on-site supervision when the previous building was demolished.
Upstate New York Residence
Studio Nyandak is designing the renovations for a two-story home near New York City. The design emphasizes light, natural materials, and soft finishes, blurring the boundary between interior and exterior
Union Square East Office
Studio Nyandak designed our Manhattan office with light-filled interiors, custom workstations, and a model-making workshop, reflecting our collaborative and interdisciplinary design approach.
Park Slope Structural Design
Studio Nyandak designed the structure for a three-story rear extension in Park Slope, incorporating a steel moment frame to reinforce the enlarged wall openings.
Baychester Interior Design
Studio Nyandak designed the conversion of a retail space into a Bronx bar and nightclub. Our design included the addition of a new mezzanine and spacious dance floor.
Upper Tibetan Children's Village School Science Lab, India
Studio Nyandak is designing a new middle school science building for the Upper TCV school in Dharamsala, India. The architecture takes cues from Tibetan culture and geography, and uses innovative, sustainable building materials.
Upper Tibetan Children’s Village School Renovations, India
Studio Nyandak is providing pro-bono architectural and structural engineering services for the Upper TCV school in Dharamsala. This involves the renovation and repair of more than a dozen buildings, including staff living quarters, middle school classrooms, an art room, and a meditation center.
Lower Tibetan Children's Village School, India
Studio Nyandak is leading architectural efforts to convert the campus of Lower TCV school in Dharamsala into a Tibetan medium school for Tibetan children living in the West.
Central Tibetan Administration Department of Home
Studio Nyandak works in partnership with the Central Tibetan Administration Department of Home on urban design, architecture, and structural engineering projects that support the Tibetan community living in exile.
Center for Middle Way Initiative
Studio Nyandak is providing pro bono architectural design and structural engineering services for the Center for Middle Way Initiative. This rooftop enclosure will function as a multipurpose gathering space for the Dharamsala-based nonprofit.
Rato Dratsang Campus
Studio Nyandak is working with the abbot of Rato Dratsang in southern India to design a new campus for the monastery. The masterplan includes classrooms, gathering spaces, and a meditation center.