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McNamara of WSP promoted to NE district leader
November 28, 2023
Manhattan, NY WSP has promoted Ian McNamara, who most recently spearheaded east region strategy and development across all sectors, to northeast district leader. McNamara is a senior vice president who joined WSP as director of strategic initiatives in 2020 and most recently served as the East region development director, where he was responsible for leading and supporting major pursuits across all business lines.
DXA Studio unveils designs for Anbau’s 10W17 condo - 50,000 s/f
November 28, 2023
Manhattan, NY DXA Studio, the New York City-based architecture and design firm, unveiled its designs for 10W17 at a public hearing of the Landmarks Preservation Commission. Anbau is the developer for this new multi-family condo building, which is scheduled for completion in 2025. 10W17 is located in the Ladies Mile Historic District on 17th St. between 5th and 6th Aves. At 185 ft. and 17 stories tall, 10W17 will contain 23 condo units in more than 50,000 gross s/f.
DeSimone hires Koren as director of marketing
November 28, 2023
Manhattan, NY Veteran AEC marketing executive David Koren has joined DeSimone Consulting Engineering as director of marketing to lead communications and business development as DeSimone continues its global growth strategy. Koren will be responsible for further strengthening DeSimone’s communications capabilities to support the company as it executes a strategic global expansion to provide engineering solutions to stakeholders worldwide.
DeSimone Consulting Engineering acquires Decipher in the UK
November 28, 2023
Manhattan, NY Full-service engineering and construction consulting firm DeSimone Consulting Engineering has acquired construction consultancy firm, Decipher. Decipher now joins DeSimone’s worldwide network of offices, amplifying DeSimone’s construction consulting services arm in the United Kingdom. Based in Cheshire, England, with offices in London, Manchester, and Dubai, Decipher was founded in 2001 by Paul Gibbons, CEO.
Baker joins Vocon as workplace leader
November 28, 2023
Manhattan, NY Wyett Baker has joined Vocon as workplace leader in its New York office where he will work with leadership to foster business and professional development initiatives across the firm. Baker brings more than 25 years of experience in the design and construction of corporate, educational, and cultural projects nationally. Prior to joining Vocon, Baker served as an account leader and design manager specializing in large and complex projects at Gensler.
Shawmut, Paramount Group and Kohn Pedersen Fox
execute repositioning project
November 28, 2023
Manhattan, NY Shawmut Design and Construction has completed the repositioning project at 712 Fifth Ave. which allows the community to experience New York’s only historic René Lalique-designed glass building façade in a new public atrium. Working with Paramount Group and
JRM Construction creates toddler play area for research at Barnard College
November 28, 2023
Manhattan, NY JRM Construction Management has completed an interactive play area at the Center for Toddler Development in Barnard College. Located at 604-606 West 120th St., this space, spanning 2,600 s/f, is a testament to the fusion of learning and play, crafted by the Architecture Research Office and coordinated by DBI Projects. The play area features “hobbit-sized” doors, miniature cubicles, and slides, all crafted from custom millwork and infused with an array of colors and diverse materials.
FilBen Group, RSF Partners, McAlpine and H2M
construct $54 million residence
November 28, 2023
Montebello, NY Owner/developer FilBen Group, equity partner RSF Partners, general contractor McAlpine Contracting (McAlpine), and designer H2M Architects + Engineers (H2M) have completed the structural system and building enclosure, or “envelope,” for Braemar at Montebello.
Denham Wolf breaks ground on BCHN’s health center - designed by DIGroupArchitecture
November 28, 2023
Bronx, NY Elected officials, community leaders, and health advocates came together on November 17 to celebrate the groundbreaking of Bronx Community Health Network’s (BCHN) new health and wellness diagnostic and treatment center at 3763 White Plains Rd. Renovations are starting
JM2 Architecture PC completes 2,500 s/f
office renovation - $300,000
November 28, 2023
Farmingville, NY JM2 Architecture PC has completed the 2,500 s/f office renovation at 2410 North Ocean Ave., Suite 300. The total project cost was $300,000. The renovation took six months from initial planning, ordering furniture and materials to construction and final completion of punch list items.
Phifer Kracauer, executive director, to retire from Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation
November 28, 2023
Manhattan, NY Leading women’s advocacy organization Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation (BWAF) has announced the planned retirement of architect and innovator Cynthia Phifer Kracauer AIA, the organization’s executive director for the last seven years. An executive search is underway for a replacement, according to the foundation’s executive committee, to continue leading the group to elevate women in architecture, engineering, construction, real estate and allied fields.
Crystal Window & Door Systems nears completion of window replacement project
November 28, 2023
Alexandria, VA Crystal Window & Door Systems has supplied 5,192 windows and doors for a large Washington, DC-area apartment complex. The multi-year window replacement project involved the five 16-story multifamily buildings of Southern Towers Apartments located at 4901 Seminary Rd.
DeUna Holdings unveils first of three luxury eco-friendly homes at 8 Barnes Avenue
November 28, 2023
Long Island, NY After twenty years in international construction and development, partners Hezi Mena and Stefano Braganti of DeUna Holdings are expanding into The Hamptons, unveiling a collection of three luxury, eco-friendly spec homes. The first home in the collection, at 8 Barnes Ave. in East Hampton, is on 1.04 acres spanning 10,585 s/f and is set to finish construction in February 2024, with the two other properties following shortly behind.
Acentech and Desai Chia awarded for design of Wang ESPORTS Room
November 28, 2023
Manhattan, NY Acentech, a consultant in architectural acoustics, noise and vibration control, and audiovisual and technology systems design, in collaboration with Desai Chia Architecture on the Columbia University’s new Walter and Shirley Fan Wang ESPORTS Room which received a 2023 Learning By Design Outstanding Project Award.
Mediapro and Great Point Studios to build 20,000 s/f production space
November 28, 2023
Yonkers, NY Mediapro North America broke ground on Mediapro Studios at Great Point Studios. The event took place on November 6, 2023 at 1500 North Bdwy. with mayor Mike Spano in attendance as well as key executives and stakeholders from Mediapro and Great Point Studios. Mediapro’s collaboration with Robert Halmi’s Great Point Studios will add another hub for film and television production, further strengthening the region’s role as a premier destination for the entertainment industry.
ArtBridge, Slate Property Group and RiseBoro present public art exhibition
November 28, 2023
Brownsville, NY ArtBridge, Slate Property Group, and RiseBoro Community Partnership, present Brownsville Reflections: Past, Present, Future, a public art exhibition created by three local artists: Jocelyn Goode, Laurent Chevalier, and Sophia Victor, featured on a three-sided site at 326 Rockaway Ave. 326 Rockaway Ave. is a mixed-use project designed as an all-electric passive house that uses zero fossil fuel for heating and operations, and includes a rooftop solar array to offset energy use.
Galaxy GC, MAP and Mitchell Giurgola finalize library/affordable housing development - 72,000 s/f, ...
November 28, 2023
Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) and Fifth Avenue Committee (FAC) cut the ribbon on the new Sunset Park Library and Apartments. The historic project establishes a new development model under which the creation of 100 percent affordable housing is paired with new and expanded public library facilities. The project is part of an innovative partnership between FAC and BPL, along with New York State Homes and Community Renewal and the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development
Eastman Cooke constructs 10,000 s/f interior space designed by Landow & Landow Architects
November 28, 2023
Manhattan, NY Eastman Cooke & Associates (ECA), a New York-based general contracting firm, commenced its fifth interior construction project for Moroccan Oil, a multinational, luxury cosmetics and haircare brand. Founded in 2008, the company’s exotic Moroccan oil product lines and collections are featured in spas, hair salons, and national chains around the world.
Ashforth of The Ashforth Company and A.P Construction receives Lifetime Achievement Award by March o...
November 28, 2023
Tarrytown, NY Andrew Ashforth, co-chief executive officer of The Ashforth Company and CEO & president of A.P. Construction Company, was presented with the Martin S. Berger Lifetime Achievement Award by the March of Dimes NY Market during its Westchester/Fairfield Real Estate Awards Breakfast on Thursday, November 2, at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown, NY.
Vocon with MdeAS Architects near completion of HGI’s 51W52 repositioning - $128m, 900,000 s/f
November 28, 2023
Manhattan, NY Harbor Group International, LLC (HGI), began the $128 million repositioning of the 900,000 s/f skyscraper at 51W52 earlier this year. Originally designed by architect Eero Saarinen as the headquarters for CBS, 51W52’s renovations will enhance the qualities already present in the original design, making subtle changes while still preserving the landmark.