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A group of people dressed in business attire stand in a row indoors, raising glasses in a toast. One woman speaks into a microphone. They appear to be celebrating or giving a speech in an industrial, unfinished space.

A framed black-and-white photo showing four people in formal attire, three men and one woman, posing together indoors. The frame rests on a round table, with blurred figures and lights in the background.

BKSK CELEBRATES 40 YEARS!

Exterior view of a stone building at night with illuminated windows and a sign reading “The Twenty Two New York” above an entrance. A small plant is visible in front of the lower windows.

A historic building at night, illuminated by warm lights, showcasing intricate latticework on the upper facade, arched windows, and detailed stone columns on the lower level.

THE TWENTY TWO HOTEL RECEIVES LUCY G. MOSES PRESERVATION AWARD

A street corner in a city, featuring a large, six-story beige brick building with tall windows. Cars, trees, and pedestrians are visible, with modern and historic buildings in the background under a clear sky.

A modern mid-rise building with large grid-like windows stands between older, ornate brick buildings on a sunlit city street. People walk on the sidewalk, and trees line the street.

NEW PHOTOGRAPHY | 144-150 BARROW STREET

A modern office building with large glass windows and brown framing, featuring retail spaces on the ground floor and trees lining the sidewalk along a wide street.

A modern, multi-story glass office building with a grid-like facade, ground-floor retail space, and trees lining the sidewalk, set against a partly cloudy blue sky.

HOBOKEN URBY BREAKS GROUND

Battery Playscape

Battery Playscape

BATTERY PLAYSCAPE NOMINATED FOR BEST PUBLIC PLAYGROUND IN THE U.S.

A city street corner features modern and historic multi-story buildings, traffic lights, pedestrians, and planters with trees under a blue sky with some clouds.

A modern building with large glass windows and vertical reddish-brown stone columns, reflecting the blue sky; another contemporary glass-fronted building is visible in the background.

50 NINTH AVE RECEIVES AIA NEW YORK STATE DESIGN AWARD

A spacious, empty atrium with a geometric glass and steel dome roof, allowing sunlight to cast intricate shadows on the floor. Surrounding city buildings are visible through the transparent structure.

A spacious, empty rooftop area with a geometric glass and steel dome structure, offering views of nearby historic buildings under a clear blue sky. Shadows from the framework create patterns on the floor.

A TURTLE RISES - DOCUMENTARY SHORT ON THE BLESSING OF TAMMANY HALL NOW STREAMING

A diverse group of people stand outdoors in front of a colorful mural, smiling and holding up black t-shirts with a white design and text. Trees and a brick building are visible in the background.

A collage of three images: event banners with H.E.ARTS Community Center Kickoff, Feb 22, 2024, South Bronx Unite, a group of people gathered outdoors, and a man speaking in front of a colorful mural.

H.E.A.RTS COMMUNITY CENTER ANNOUNCEMENT CELEBRATION | BRONX, NYC

THE REDEVELOPMENT OF GANSEVOOORT ROW - OUR NEWEST SHORT FILM DETAILING THE COMPLEX LPC APPROVED INTERVENTION OF OUR CITY-BLOCK LONG PROJECT

Terra Cotta Series

TERRA COTTA CITY: BKSK PARTNER GEORGE SCHIEFERDECKER TALKS WITH ARCHITECTURAL GLAZES ARTIST CHRISTINE JETTEN

A city street scene with historic brick buildings, modern high-rises in the background, green trees lining the sidewalk, and red umbrellas over outdoor seating. Yellow taxis and cars are visible on the street under a partly cloudy sky.

Recognition

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Two people stand smiling in front of a tall red FDNY sign, with flags and a uniformed person behind them. Blue sky and clouds are visible above the scene.

News

Groundbreaking for Rockaway Park FDNY Fire Station

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Rockaway Park FDNY Fire Station has broken ground!

Rockaway Park FDNY Fire Station has broken ground!

In collaboration with the NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) and the FDNY, the new fire station housing Engine Co. 268 and Ladder Co. 137 in Rockaway Park, Queens, stands as a resilient and community-centered facility adjacent to the borough’s 9/11 Memorial. Designed to endure severe weather along Jamaica Bay, the station integrates flood-prevention and sustainable strategies while serving as a “machine for service” that supports firefighters’ operational and daily needs. Its design features two horizontal volumes—one resilient, utilitarian base housing apparatus and training areas, and an upper level with living and workspaces—connected by a vertical glass stair tower that glows as a symbolic beacon of service.

Sustainability and community engagement define the project: the building incorporates LEED-focused systems such as solar hot water panels, a vegetative green roof, passive ventilation through operable skylights, and a stormwater retention system. The design also forges a strong connection to its surroundings, with the main entrance aligning with the neighboring 9/11 Tribute Park and a landscaped public frontage along Beach 116th Street featuring glass murals by artist Andrea Belag that honor the FDNY’s history and the Rockaways’ spirit. Completion is slated for 2027.

#FDNY #NYCDDC #SustainableDesign #LEED #CivicArchitecture #UrbanDesign #PublicDesign #RockawayPark #QueensNYC #FDNYPride

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Modern library exterior with large windows, plants on the roof, benches, and people sitting or walking near the entrance that reads Queens Public Library on a sunny day. Trees and flowers line the sidewalk.

Lab

Energy Performance and Analysis Process – Douglaston/Little Neck Queens Public Library

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