REX (previously known as OMA New York) is an architecture and design firm based in New York City, whose name signifies a re-appraisal (RE) of architecture (X). Seminal projects include the

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in Dallas, Texas; the Vakko Fashion Center in Istanbul, Turkey; and the

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. The work of REX has been recognized with accolades including two American Institute of Architects' National Honor Awards in 2005 and 2011, a U.S. Institute for Theatre Technology National Honor Award, an American Library Association National Building Award, and two American Council of Engineering Companies' National Gold Awards.

History

REX's 30 designers are led by

Joshua Prince-Ramus Joshua Ramus (born August 11, 1969) is founding principal of REX, an architecture and design firm based in New York City, whose name signifies a re-appraisal (RE) of architecture (X). His current projects include The Ronald O. Perelman Perform ...

, who was founding partner of OMA New York—the American affiliate of the

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—until he rebranded that firm as REX in 2006. While REX was still known as OMA New York, Prince-Ramus was Partner in Charge of the Guggenheim-Hermitage Museum in Las Vegas and the Seattle Central Library, hailed as ''

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s 2004 Building of the year and by

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in ''

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'' as "the most exciting new building it has been an honor to review in more than 30 years of writing about architecture." In 2005, the Seattle Central Library was awarded the top honors bestowed by the American Institute of Architects, the American Library Association, and the American Council of Engineering Companies. The Library was one of seven finalists for the inaugural Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize, awarded in 2014 to the best architectural work in North and South America completed from 2000 to 2013.

Projects

Ongoing projects include the Performing Arts Center at the World Trade Center, an building for the production and premiering of theater, dance, music, musical theater, opera, and film works; the

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Future Lab in

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, Germany, a public showcase for the brand's impact on mobility and a factory for debating the future; a private residence on Long Island; 2050 M Street, a new office building in Washington, DC, and a performing arts center at

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. Completed projects include the re-cladding and interior renovation of Five Manhattan West, the

, and the

. *

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(commenced 2019),

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* Ronald O. Perelman Performing Arts Center, (commenced 2015), New York, New York *2050 M Street (2019 completion),

Washington, DC ) , image_skyline = , image_caption = Clockwise from top left: the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall, United States Capitol, Logan Circle, Jefferson Memorial, White House, Adams Morgan ...

*Necklace Residence (2018 completion), New York, New York * 5_Manhattan_West_IMG_7892_HLG

Five Manhattan West (2016 completion), New York, New York *

Future Lab & Campus Extension (invited competition 2012),

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*Vakko Fashion Center and Power Media Center (2010),

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(2009),

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* Vestbane (2007),

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*Annenberg Center for Information Science and Technology II at the

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(2006),

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* Museum Plaza (2005),

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(2004),

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, Washington * Guggenheim-Hermitage Museum and Guggenheim Las Vegas Museum (2001),

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Awards

* 2016 ''Architect,'' Progressive Architecture Award (Yongsan International Business District "Project R6") * 2015 ''AIANY,'' Honor Award in Architecture Category (Vakko Fashion Center and Power Media Center) * 2014 ''Architizer,'' A+ Award in Architecture + Technology (Equator Tower) * 2014 ''AZ'', Best Unbuilt Competition Entry, Jury Award and People's Choice (Media Headquarters Buildings) * 2014 ''

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and the European Center for Architecture, Art, Design and Urban Studies'', American Architecture Award (Yongsan International Business District "Project R6") * 2013 ''Architizer,'' A+ Awards for Low Rise Office Building (Vakko Fashion Center and Power Media Center) * 2012 ''U.S. Institute for Theatre Technology,'' National Honor Award (

) * 2012 ''AZ,'' Best Unbuilt Competition Scheme, People's Choice (CLC & MSFL Towers) * 2011 '' ICON magazine'', Award for the World's Coolest Office (Vakko Fashion Center and Power Media Center) * 2011 ''AIA'', National Honor Award (Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre) * 2010 ''American Council of Engineering Companies,'' Engineering Excellence Grand Award (Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre) * 2010 ''ArchDaily'', Office Building of the Year (Vakko Fashion Center and Power Media Center) * 2010 ''TEXO,'' Distinguished Building Award (Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre) * 2010 ''Architype Review,'' Performing Arts Center: Most Notable North American Project (Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre) * 2010 ''American Council of Engineering Companies'', National Gold Award (Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre) * 2009 ''

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,'' U.S.A Building of the Year (Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre) * 2005 ''

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,'' Rave Award (

) * 2005 ''

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,'' Design Award (Seattle Central Library) * 2005 ''

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,'' 25 Buildings Every Man Should Know (Seattle Central Library) * 2005 ''Condé Nast Traveler magazine'', Design Award (Seattle Central Library) * 2005 ''SPACE magazine, ''Design Award (Seattle Central Library) * 2005 ''ASCE'', Honor Award for Excellence in Engineering (Seattle Central Library) * 2005 ''AIA/ALA,'' Library Building Award (Seattle Central Library) * 2005 ''ACEC of Washington'', Gold Award (Seattle Central Library) * 2005 ''ACEC of Washington'', Platinum Award (Seattle Central Library) * 2005 ''AIA,'' National Honor Award (Seattle Central Library) * 2004 ''LEED'', Silver Certification (Seattle Central Library) * 2004 ''

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,'' Building of the Year (Seattle Central Library) * 2004 ''

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,'' Best Reviewed Buildings (Seattle Central Library) * 2004 ''

,'' Most Exciting Building Ever Reviewed (Seattle Central Library) * 2003 ''Canadian Institute of Steel Construction,'' Krentz Award (Seattle Central Library) * 2001 ''Seattle Design Commission,'' Design Excellence Award (Seattle Central Library)

Videos

*
Joshua Prince-Ramus at TEDxSMU
'' 2009, 18 minutes, 58 seconds, color. *
Joshua Prince-Ramus: Building a Theater that Remakes Itself
', 2009, 18 minutes, 42 seconds, color. *
Joshua Prince-Ramus: Behind the Design of Seattle's Library
'' 2006, 19 minutes, 58 seconds, color.

References

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External links

Official website
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