Gluckman Tang Architects, (previously Gluckman Mayner Architects), is a New York CityâÂÂbased architecture firm providing services in architecture, planning, and interior design. Established by Richard Gluckman in 1977, the firm focuses on a minimalist design approach.
Gluckman received his bachelor of architecture and master of architecture from Syracuse University. Described as a âÂÂmaker of precisely silent framesâÂÂ, Gluckman's involvement with New York minimalist architecture began in the late 1970s with installing an art installation in the Upper East Side residence for Heiner Friedrich and Philippa de Menil, founders of the Dia Art Foundation. His reputation as the âÂÂartistsâ architectâ grew with the renovation of a reinforced concrete warehouse into Dia Center for the Arts, and design of spaces in Chelsea for gallerists. In 2003, Gluckman served as an architectural adviser to the New Museum building.
Dana Tang became a partner in 2015 after 20 years spent with the firm.
Two monographs of the firm's work have been published by The Monacelli Press: Framework: Gluckman Mayner Architects (2009) and Space Framed: Richard Gluckman Architect (2000).
Gluckman Tang Architects has received a number of awards from the American Institute of Architects, including a Small Projects Award, and an Honor Award for Architecture.
In 2005, Richard Gluckman was presented with a National Design Award from the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. He was also inducted into the Interior Design Hall of Fame in 1999.