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Construction & Design

TPG Architecture has office interiors down to a science

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by REW Staff604
“A dozen brokers have told me that this is the most forward-thinking office interior on Long Island,” said Frederic Strauss, Principal at TPG Architecture. He is referring to a recently completed project in Melville: 44,000 s/f of workspace for the trade association the American Institute of Physics. As scientists and...
Construction & Design

Search underway for outstanding women

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by REW Staff417
The Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation is looking for amazing women. The organization received grants from the New York Building Foundation and the New York Council for the Humanities to identify 100 outstanding structures and built environments, either contemporary or historic, designed and/or constructed by women in New York City. Nominees...
Construction & Design

Landmarks cash will preserve city churches

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by REW Staff
The New York Landmarks Conservancy has announced 22 Sacred Sites Grants totaling over $300,000 awarded to historic religious properties throughout New York State, including three … Continued
Construction & Design

News In Brief

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by REW Staff555
● BLUE SEA DEVELOPMENT LLC Harlem homes get new lease on life Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the preservation of Philip’s Senior House, a 14-story Mitchell Lama building with 200 units in Central Harlem. As part of its rehabilitation and modernization, Philip’s Senior House will also remain affordable for low-...
Construction & DesignFeatured

Meadowlands casino plan aimed at under-served New Jerseyans

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by REW Staff1879
The Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce in Jersey has updated its Vision Plan for the redevelopment of the sports complex that's home to both the Giants and the Jets. The plan includes a casino, convention center, 'racino' that would bring gaming into the racetrack, 14,000 parking space and a 'people move' to transport visitors from one attraction to the other. “Since the Meadowlands Sports Complex was built, the population in the surrounding region has grown but does not have anything compelling enough to keep them here when they are spending their discretionary income," said Chamber CEO Jim Kirkos.
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Big renovation puts Roc tower back on the radar

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by REW Staff732
The Rockefeller Group announced a major capital improvement program at 1221 Avenue of the Americas, including enhancements to the building’s lobby, elevators, entrances and plazas. The Rockefeller Group worked with architect Moed de Armas & Shannon on the plans. The Rockefeller Group worked with architect Moed de Armas & Shannon on the plans. The plans call for the first renovation of the class-A tower’s lobby since 1999, and follow a recent leasing campaign that has attracted more than 1.5 million square feet of new leases and renewals.
Construction & DesignDeals & Dealmakers

Trump getting in on Indian action

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by REW Staff817
Donald J. Trump yesterday (Tuesday) unveiled Trump Tower Mumbai – the first and only Trump project in the city, in collaboration with the Lodha Group, India’s No. 1 luxury real estate developer. “It has been my desire for many years to be involved in a great project in Mumbai, and...
Leyva designs new Flatbush high rise
Construction & DesignResidential

Leyva designs new Flatbush high rise

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by REW Staff665
Ismael Leyva Architects has designed the Brooklyn residential high rise, 66 Rockwell. As both architect and interior designer, Ismael Leyva Architects is the creative design force for the development’s angular exterior as well as the modern interior spaces slated for completion in fall 2014. Developed by the Dermot Company, 66...
Construction & Design

AIA recognizes TONA principals

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The AIA NY chapter conferred the Harry B. Rutkins Award upon Terrence E. O’Neal, FAIA, managing principal of Terrence O’Neal Architect LLC (TONA) and Heather Philip-O’Neal, AIA, the firm’s design principal. The award was given in recognition of their exemplary service “to the chapter, to the Institute, and to the...
Construction & Design

Astoria Cove plan gets Katz’ thumbs down

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Gary LaBarbera, president of the Build Up NYC alliance, commended Queens Borough President Melinda Katz for opposing plans to re-zone parts of Astoria to accommodate the Astoria Cover development. “Good jobs and increased affordable housing will grow and strengthen Astoria’s middle class,” said LaBarbera. “Build Up NYC will continue to...