Design / Build

SWBR recognized for two projects by the Construction Specifications Institute

ROCHESTER, NY SWBR has been recognized for two recent projects by Rochester’s chapter of Construction Specifications Institute (C...

Aufgang Architects-designed 210-room Marriott Hotel rises above Victoria Theater

Manhattan, NY When completed next year, the Marriott Hotel now rising above Harlem’s historic Victoria Theater will accelerate the eco...

Executive of the Month: Richter, partner of AKF, promoted to national residential & hospitality sector leader

New York, NY AKF Group LLC (AKF) provides MEP/FP engineering leadership, integrated services, and innovative solutions to clients around the world. As the firm recently introduced its new organizational structure and vision for the future, the New York Real Estate Journal interviewed Mark Richter, PE, LEED AP, an AKF partner who was recently promoted to his current position as national residential and hospitality practice leader.  

Tishman Speyer reveals renderings for 11 Hoyt, a 480-unit residential tower

Brooklyn, NY Tishman Speyer, one of the world’s leading developers, has revealed the first renderings and details for 11 Hoyt, its new residential tower featuring 480 apartments and 50,000 s/f of indoor and outdoor amenity space.

Syska Hennessy Group promotes eight executives

New York, NY Syska Hennessy Group, the international engineering firm, has named eight executives – including Anjanette Bobrow, the firm’s general counsel – as associate partners. 

Judd’s Alexandre Apartments cuts ribbon for $5 million renovation

Buffalo, NY According to governor Andrew Cuomo, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held for The Alexandre Apartments.

Lendlease begins construction on second CLT hotel in the U.S.; Architect is Luckett & Farley

Watertown, NY Lendlease, the exclusive developer for the Department of Defense’s only privatized lodging portfolio, has commenced construction on the second hotel in the U.S. using Cross Laminated Timber (CLT).

Westhab completes Ludlow Commons; A 71-unit building design by Magnusson Architecture and Planning PC

Yonkers, NY What may be the last affordable senior housing development funded under HUD’s 59-year-old Section 202 program in the NY metro area has been completed, and tenants are moving in, according to Fernando Villa, AIA, partner-in-charge of the project at Magnusson Architecture and Planning PC (MAP). A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on April 9th.

Related Companies and Oxford to begin construction on Hudson Yards’ Observation Deck

Manhattan, NY Related Cos. and Oxford Properties Group will begin construction on Hudson Yards’ Observation Deck. Standing 1,000 ft. i...

Lester joins Urbahn Architects as a senior justice planner

New York, NY Hugh Lester, PhDc, a leading criminal justice planner and designer, has joined Urbahn Architects as senior justice planner.