Urbahn Architects launches international affiliate in Indonesia

New York, NY Urbahn Architects has launched Urbahn International, a new affiliate to focus on public, commercial, hospitality, multi-family, healthcare, educational and institutional work globally. Urbahn International will operate in both New York City and Jakarta, Indonesia.

AIA New York selects winners of 2024 Design Awards

Manhattan, NY On January 8, a jury of independent architects, educators, and planners from outside New York City convened to select the winners of the 2024 AIA New York Design Awards. Later that evening, the jurors publicly announced the 22 winning projects

AZA designs 17,000 s/f of luxury retail space for Versace and Michael Kors

Manhattan, NY Alexander Zilberman Architecture (AZA) recent projects include works with Michael Kors, Versace, and Jimmy Choo, among others. AZA was the lead architect on a new boutique for Versace

Flora Salon to open with 10-year lease in 3,000 s/f space - designed by Sibilia

Brooklyn, NY Flora Salon, slated to open its doors in March 2024, has found its home in Williamsburg. The hair salon signed a 10-year commercial lease with a five-year option to extend at 89 Kent Ave., a 3,000 s/f space with 24-ft. ceilings.

LERA’s “Towering Above Hunger” procures Amy J. Nanni award from Canstruction NY

Manhattan, NY LERA Consulting Structural Engineers’ (LERA) entry for the 31^st installation of Canstruction New York, titled “Towering Above Hunger” has won the inaugural Amy J. Nanni award

Red Connect, in partnership with Hundred Stories, releases upcoming Red Awards winners

Manhattan, NY Selman Yalcin, president of Red Connect, has released the upcoming Red (Real Estate Development) Awards celebrating top talent in real estate and construction, with many from New York and South Florida.

Unispace Group implements new leadership

Manhattan, NY As a partnership of brands bringing together the best professionals across design and construction to create spaces for workplace, life sciences, and brand-led environments, Unispace Group is bringing several key leadership updates

Skanska divests 32% ownership stake in LaGuardia Gateway Partners - $112m

Queens, NY On December 6, Skanska signed sale and purchase agreements for its 32% ownership stake in LaGuardia Gateway Partners LLC New York, USA. All required governmental approvals were obtained end of December and closing has now been achieved.

Crystal Window Terrace Door named in “Top 75 Building Products List” by BD+C

Queens, NY Crystal Window & Door Systems newly enhanced Series 1450D Terrace Door, with an optional ADA compliant low sill, was named to the Building Design + Construction (BD+C) Magazine 2023 “Top 75 Building Products

Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation opens new headquarters - The Bev with “Emerging Leaders” program

Manhattan, NY National women’s advocacy organization the Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation (BWAF) has opened The Bev, a new multiuse space and the foundation’s headquarters offices. The group’s new, women-focused community meeting