by Jess Schrader | Mar 27, 2026 | Cities, Collective Insights
Designing the Future of New York City Last week at the New York Build Expo, one theme resonated across every conversation: the built environment is shifting from isolated “objects” to integrated systems. Architecture is no longer just about the...
by Katie Osborn | Nov 13, 2025 | Cities, Education
The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), part of the State University of New York, celebrated a major milestone on October 23, 2025, with the grand opening of the Joyce F. Brown Academic Building. Named in honor of FIT President Joyce F. Brown and her 27 years of...
by Katie Osborn | Sep 25, 2025 | Cities
September 21 marked National New York Day, a moment to celebrate the state and city that shape so much of who we are. As a New York–based firm, Via Collective is proud to contribute to the energy, diversity, and culture that make this place unlike anywhere else. Our...
by Katie Osborn | Aug 27, 2025 | Cities, Collective Insights
In the everyday details of public spaces, signs often reveal how language, culture, and design intersect. At JFK Airport Terminal 5, above, bilingual signage demonstrates how information can be translated clearly and efficiently for diverse travelers. Each destination...
by Katie Osborn | Jul 23, 2025 | Cities, Collective Insights, Healthcare, Transportation
This July marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark civil rights law passed in 1990 to ensure equal access and protect the rights of individuals with disabilities. Born out of decades of advocacy, the ADA was a critical step toward...
by Katie Osborn | Apr 28, 2025 | Cities, Collective Insights
Projects Have Boundaries, Wayfinding Does Not Recently, I had several conversations with clients about how they are integrating wayfinding into their multi-phased or multi-location based projects. Often the wayfinding is tied to an architectural or engineering...
