Dattner Architects’ Principal Jeffrey Dugan, AIA was featured in AIA New York’s weekly newsletter. A transplant to New York City in the 90’s, Jeff was drawn to working with Principal Richard Dattner. Upon joining the firm, Richard and Principal, William Stein (an associate at the time), introduced Jeff to public work. He realized early on the perks of working on public projects, particularly those in the transit sector – he could go to the project upon completion and use it at anytime. Whether talking with friends or complete strangers, public and civic architecture is a shared experience that “facilitates conversation, collaboration, and congregation.”
Jeff further speaks with AIA NY about the future trends in New York City infrastructure and how his passion for music informs his work at Dattner. Founder of recording label GD Stereo, Jeff feels musicians and architects have a very similar working relationship with their audience: “We listen, engage, and explore.”
