QUEENS COUNTY’S TOP CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS HONORED AT QUEENS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S 2024 BUILDING AWARDS GALA

The Queens Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted its 2024 Building Awards Gala on Thursday, October 10, at The TWA Hotel at John F. Kennedy International Airport, celebrating the finest construction and design projects in Queens. The event included a keynote address by Carlo A. Scissura, Esq., President and CEO of the New York Building Congress, and celebrated excellence in the design, construction, and sustainability of projects across Queens.
The Queens Chamber of Commerce has hosted its prestigious Building Awards since 1926. On the occasion of our ninety-eighth event anniversary, this gala recognized projects that contribute to the borough's architectural and economic vitality, ensuring Queens remains a vibrant, sustainable, and livable community.
“Queens continues to grow and thrive because of the extraordinary efforts of our real estate, architecture, and construction communities,” said Tom Grech, President and CEO of the Queens Chamber of Commerce. “This year’s Building Awards Gala was not just a celebration—it was a tribute to the hard work of those shaping the future of our borough. We were proud to honor these professionals and are deeply grateful for their commitment to Queens."

“Queens is at the forefront of some of the most important projects driving New York City’s future,” said Carlo A. Scissura, Esq., President and CEO of the New York Building Congress. “From reimagined airports to new housing initiatives, the borough’s development is a testament to the visionaries behind these transformative efforts. The New York Building Congress proudly celebrated the people and projects making Queens a hub of opportunity.”

The building projects recognized in 2024 include:
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Residential (Multi-Family)
LOCUST MANOR DEVELOPMENT
Architect: Gerald J. Caliendo R.A, A.I.A
Builder: D & F Construction Group Inc.
 
Residential (Multi-Family)
NOVA
Architect: Fogarty Finger
Builder: 1 Oak Contracting

Health Care Related Facilities
Joseph F. Collins Catholic Charities Behavioral Health Center
Architect: Amie Gross Architects 
Builder: K-Four Construction Corp. 

Industrial
South Conduit Terminal Logistic Facility
Architect: GF55 Architects LLC (Executive Architects)
Development Team: Triangle Equities, L&B Realty Advisors, Goldman Sachs, and Safeguard Self Storage

Schools & Colleges  
PS32 THE STATE SCHOOL ADDITION
Architect: Velocity Architecture & Engineering Group DPC / A Company of BRAVO Group
Builder: MPCC Corp.
 
Mixed Use (Residential/Commercial/Industrial) 
The Monarch
Architect: Studio V Architecture, PLLC
Builder: Skycore Builders, Inc

Commercial
WILDFLOWER STUDIOS
Architect: BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group
Builder: LEEDING BUILDERS GROUP
 
Public Buildings
LaGuardia Airport- Terminal C
Design Team- Burns McDonnel/Arup-Lead Engineering Firms.Corgan/Gensler
Construction Management Team- STV/ Satterfield & Pontikes Construction Company/ Turner Construction Company
 
SUSTAINABLE BUILDING
Public Buildings
Alley Pond Environmental Center
Architect: Leroy Street Studio   
Builder: T. Moriarty & Son, Inc.
 
Residential (Multi-Family)
THE 88
Architect: Ismael Leyva Architects
Builder: Monadnock Construction, Inc.
 
PUBLIC WORK INFRASTRUCTURE & CIVIL PROJECTS
Public Buildings
The Atrium Business & Conference Center at LaGuardia Airport
Builder: Holt Construction  

REHABILITATION, ADAPTIVE USE, ALTERATION OR ADDITION
Schools & Colleges  
Queensborough Community College Performing Arts Center (QPAC)
Architect: Goshow Architects  
Builder: Dormitory Authority of the State of New York  

Health Care Related Facilities
Rego Park Office Tower
Architect: Environments for Health Architecture  
Builder: The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company  
 
Industrial
Alphapointe Queens
Architect: Miele Associates, LLP
Builder: PA Builders
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