January 29, 2019
DeSimone is excited to introduce Benjamin Reich, who will serve as an Associate of the firm’s expanding Facades Practice. With over ten years of experience in high-rise design and project management for complex building envelopes, Mr. Reich will oversee new and ongoing facades projects within the practice.
“Benjamin brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in the design of high-performance exterior wall systems. As Associate, his leadership will help accelerate the firm’s expansion of facade services in the United States and abroad.”
– Rok Lee, Principal | Facades, DeSimone Consulting Engineers
Throughout his career, Mr. Reich has worked on numerous high-rise commercial, residential, and hospitality developments. In New York, his project experience includes the Baccarat Hotel & Residences, a 50-story tower that contains a luxury hotel, condominiums, and a major public library component; the forthcoming 35 Hudson Yards, a 72-story mixed-use development comprised of 1.1 million square feet; and 50 Hudson Yards, a rising 58-story commercial office tower comprised of 2.9 million square feet.
Mr. Reich is a registered architect in the State of New York and earned his Master of Architecture degree from Columbia University and his Bachelor of Science degree in Art and Design from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.