WXY designs 35-acre urban nature preserve and multipurpose center

Queens, NY Arverne East, a 35-acre urban nature preserve and its brand-new multipurpose center by WXY architecture + urban design (WXY), will be a highlight of Open House New York this year.  The nature preserve is situated between the Atlantic Ocean and a residential neighborhood on the Rockaway Peninsula. “Mandated by the environmental review process as mitigation for construction of a new development on this fragile barrier island

Gala joins TPG Architecture as creative director

Manhattan, NY TPG Architecture, LLP, has hired Alejandro Gala as creative director. Gala brings nearly 20 years of industry experience to the role, including a global portfolio spanning the retail, hotel, commercial, and building repositioning market sectors. As a versatile designer with a background in architecture and building engineering, Gala will help elevate the firm’s projects by leveraging his international know-how and approach to creating spaces. 

BIG, NYCEDC and Gilbane break ground on Solar One Education Center

Manhattan, NY The BIG-designed home for environmental learning and innovation, designed in collaboration with Silman Structural Engineers and Cosentini Associates in Stuyvesant Cove Park – within the East Side Coastal Resiliency Redevelopment – will offer educational programming on New York’s ecology in a structure designed to withstand flooding events and provide life-saving recharging capabilities during power outages. 

Amie Gross Architects promotes Tamarin and La Ferla

Long Island CIty, NY Amie Gross Architects (AGA) has promoted Mauri Tamarin AIA to chief design and strategy officer and Alex La Ferla AIA has been promoted to principal. After significant expansion as leaders in the design of affordable multifamily housing and community-based facilities, the firm welcomes additional leadership who will work in tandem with AGA president, Amie Gross AIA, to expand its impact. 

Schimenti Construction completes new location for UNDEFEATED - 5,283 s/f

Manhattan, NY UNDEFEATED, a global sportswear brand, is opening its first East Coast store at 75 Kenmare St. This 5,283 s/f East Coast location is the first for this Los Angeles-based brand and largest store footprint to date

GAMCO Corporation provides 12,000 s/f
of facades for hospital expansion

Manhattan, NY GAMCO Corporation has provided YKK curtain wall, storefront, and entrance doors, key components for a new hospital expansion in Staten Island. GAMCO sourced and fabricated over 12,000 s/f of aluminum fenestration materials for the recently opened 35,000 s/f

New Empire Corporation and Tang Studio Architect break ground on 12-story residence

Queens, NY New Empire Corp., in partnership with Tang Studio Architect serving as the agency of record for façade designs and layouts, held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the construction of its newest project, located at 58-01 Queens Blvd. The full-service 12-story residential building

Crystal Window & Door supplies Admirals Cove luxury housing development

Haverstraw, NY Situated on the Hudson River in Rockland County, the residents of the new Admirals Cove housing development will benefit from the views and energy efficiency afforded by Crystal Window & Door products. The national manufacturer supplied the project with almost

The Catskill Project’s passive house development
receives two Certificates of Occupancy

Livingston Manor, NY The Catskill Project (TCP), an innovative community development project committed to redefining luxury living through sustainable building practices, has received Certificates of Occupancy for its first two homes. The homes are part of TCP’s collection of

JRM Construction and Young Projects design
36,000 s/f office space for Galaxy Digital

Manhattan, NY JRM Construction Management has completed Galaxy Digital’s office space in Battery Park City. The project, designed by Young Projects, breaks away from the corporate mold and infuses the space with a personality that reflects the unique culture of Galaxy Digital, a leader in digital asset and blockchain technologies.