Daniel Galarza

Dan has spearheaded numerous design projects for commercial, retail, and higher education institutions within the region, demonstrating a particular expertise in efficiently integrating large-scale systems into compact spaces.

He currently oversees mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) design and renovation services at the iconic Empire State Building. His responsibilities have included the coordination of MEP design for multiple tenant floor fit-outs, the establishment of a fitness center on the concourse level, various infrastructure upgrades and the MEP design associated with the retail lobby level. Recently, he led MEP/FP design for the Empire State Building’s new 9,300 SF multi-purpose amenity space. The flexible amenity can transform from a Town Hall meeting to a competitive basketball game, featuring three sections of pop-out bleachers, a podium, and three large drop-down screens to accommodate all types of presentations and gatherings.

For Tishman Speyer, Dan recently oversaw MEP and sprinkler design of their new headquarters office space, comprising three interconnecting floors at 45 Rockefeller Plaza. The design featured an open ceiling concept with exposed ductwork throughout, including VAV-zoned areas and additional ventilation to support their wellness objectives. Newly exposed brickwork required the HVAC heating and cooling system to be expertly designed to meet the increased demand resulting from the reduction in insulation.

For One Grand Central Place (60 East 42nd Street) in Manhattan, he was the Senior Mechanical Engineer challenged with retrofitting packaged air-cooled units into the building’s tight constraints for numerous tenant suites. This landmarked building, formerly known as the Lincoln Building, dates from 1930 and has been undergoing renovation since 2005. Goldman Copeland has worked with building management on the MEP upgrades and fit-outs in more than 500,000 square feet of tenant space to date.

In addition to high-end office and tenant spaces, he has served as Project Manager and Engineer for the re-design of many Manhattan high-rise building lobbies and facades including 112 West 34th Street, 250 West 57th Street, 1290 Avenue of the Americas, 251 Park Avenue South, and 1700 Broadway.

He has served as Project Manager and Engineer for the design of many New York City restaurants and eateries including STATE Grille and Bar at the Empire State Building and Benjamin’s Prime Steakhouse. The project scopes included design of type-1 commercial kitchen grease hoods, associated exhaust ductwork, odor mitigation systems, calculations for exhaust and ventilation rates, fire suppression systems, and ensuring compliance with strict New York City commercial kitchen codes.