Category: Construction Design & Engineering

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

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rochester, NY TAYLOR, a leading regional general contractor, announced that it has earned a spot on the 2023 Top 100 list of fastest-growing, privately owned companies in the Rochester and Finger Lakes region. Greater