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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
NYC Emergency Structural Work
Studio Nyandak works with the NYC Department of Buildings to design emergency structural interventions and provide on-site supervision for buildings that suffer structural damage.
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.
Bronx Parking Garage Repair
Studio Nyandak developed comprehensive repair solutions for a Bronx parking garage, addressing spalling and delamination with strategic structural interventions and weather protection.
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.
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.