Design / Build

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. 

Property of the Month: Montroy Andersen DeMarco designs 39,000 s/f U.S. headquarters for World Economic Forum

New York, NY Interior designer Montroy Andersen DeMarco (MADGI), an affiliate of Montroy DeMarco Architecture (MDALLP), has completed the United States headquarters of the World Economic Forum, a Geneva, Switzerland-based non-profit organization with the mission of improving the state of the world.

Weisz of WXY to receive Medal of Honor from AIA New York Chapter

New York, NY Citing the “distinguished work and high professional standing” achieved by Claire Weisz, FAIA, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) New York chapter has recognized the co-founder of WXY architecture + urban design with the group’s Medal of Honor, its highest award to a member for distinction in the profession.

Coleman of KINGS Capital completes N. Broadway UV disinfectant project; Assisted by B.A.C. Elect., CLR Plumbing and Premier Comfort

North Castle, NY Westchester County has prioritized the revitalization of its existing water and sanitation systems, making sure it is at the top of their “to-do list.”

Rowland of EW Howell named chairman of AGC

Plainview, NY According to EW Howell Construction Group, its president, Howard Rowland, has been named chairman of the Associated General Contractors of New York State (AGC NYS) for 2018.