Bravo > Private: News > Recent News > His Eminence Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan bestowed upon Ehab Shehata, President and CEO of BRAVO Group, a prestigious Certificate of Thanks.
BRAVO Group had the distinct privilege of attending the Annual Construction and Building Industry Dinner on June 5, 2025, a remarkable event dedicated to benefiting the John Cardinal O’Connor School. This gathering was not only an extraordinary celebration of the construction and building community but also a profound demonstration of support for a noble cause, one that impacts the lives of students with special needs. We take immense pride in our partnership with the Archdiocese of New York and extend our heartfelt gratitude to His Eminence Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan for his unwavering generosity and commitment.
His Eminence Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan bestowed upon Ehab Shehata, President and CEO of BRAVO – A Cooperative Company, a prestigious Certificate of Thanks. This recognition highlighted Ehab’s significant contributions and steadfast support for programs that ensure Catholic education is accessible to all students, particularly those with special needs within the Archdiocese of New York.
This honor is not just a personal achievement for Ehab, but a testament to the values and mission of BRAVO Group as a whole. We remain steadfast in our commitment to support the Archdiocese of New York and continue championing this worthwhile cause that enriches the lives of our community’s most vulnerable students.
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New 3K School X494
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New 3K School X494
Location
The Bronx, NYMarket
3-K, Pre-K–12 & Higher EducationProject Description
This new, 19,595-square-foot, 150 student 3K School leased property is located on the First Floor of a 12-story residential tower located in the Bronx. The design for Learning Through Play Pre-K Center is based on a collaborative teaching model, with large common learning areas in each classroom wing to providing a variety of teaching and learning configurations. This school consists of 10 fully equipped and ADA compliant classrooms each with its own bathroom.
The exercise room, parent’s lounge, and staff room are centrally located within the core of the building, providing ease of access and functionality throughout the school day including after-hour uses by the community. Acknowledging the benefits of natural lighting within an educational space, the final design incorporated the special site features of the floor-to-ceiling perimeter windows and two rooftop skylights to pull natural light deep into the space. Timeless and enduring blue accent walls are suggestive of the sky at dusk, bringing a sense of peace and tranquility into the space and expanding creative thinking, providing an anchoring foundation for the students. Featuring a central multi-use space with high ceilings the idea is to have the children reach their full creativity and allow for celebrations and art exhibitions.
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New Auditorium Renovation at K540 John Dewey High School
Location
Brooklyn, NYMarket
3-K, Pre-K–12 & Higher EducationProject Description
We are providing architecture and engineering for the $7.5 million total renovation of the 900 seat auditorium at K540, a 350,000 SF school with the capacity to serve 2,250 students. Broadway grade theatre improvements include a new air-conditioning system as well as ADA accessibility.
And be sure to read the wonderful article on this project, featured in the Brooklyn Paper, by Rose Adams, Staff Report. Here is the link: https://www.brooklynpaper.com/broadway-inspired-auditorium-upgrades-slated-for-john-dewey-theater/
We are also the architects and engineers for the school’s restaurant grade $2 million Culinary Arts classroom.
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On-Going Restoration Work at Brooklyn Navy Yard
Location
Brooklyn, New YorkMarket
Corporate & IndustrialProject Description
The Brooklyn Navy Yard is home to over 400 businesses employing more than 10,000 people and generating over $2 billion per year in economic impact for the city. Through a nearly $1 billion investment, the Yard is undergoing its largest expansion since WWII. BRAVO companies and leadership have provided a wide-range of design services under numerous contracts at the Yard since 2003. Renovation and restoration design work has included structural repairs, fire protection system upgrades, feasibility studies, code compliance, and electrical work.