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Posted: April 16, 2019
2019 Ones to Watch: Christopher White, Montroy DeMarco Architecture, LLP
Name: Christopher White, RA, LEED AP
Title: Job Captain and Project Manager
Company Name: Montroy DeMarco Architecture, LLP
Year that you entered your current field? 2010
List up to three CRE organizations that you are currently a member of: US Green Building Council (USGBC) and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
What do you consider to be your greatest professional accomplishment in the past 12 months?
As both job captain and project manager, I have successfully completed the exterior and interior redevelopment of Long Island City’s Austell Place Building. The project converted this historic four-story, 50,000 s/f property, a former zipper factory, into a popular commercial building, while preserving its historic feel and surroundings. Our work included the exterior renovation, structural upgrades, and several tenant fit-outs, both commercial offices and the new 12,000 s/f dance studio of the famed Joffrey Ballet School. The property now features a new landscaped green roof accessible by all tenants.
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