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We are proud to share that our Greenpoint Library and Environmental Education Center has been nominated for the Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize. 

Awarded biennially, the MCHAP award aims to “recognize the most distinguished architectural works built in North and South America,” and “to learn from architectural excellence that enriches lives.” Projects are selected from thirty-five countries and are judged on a variety of criteria, especially regarding how they contribute to the betterment and engagement of their surrounding communities. 

It is an honor to receive recognition from the Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize and to be considered among the tremendous range of beautiful and impactful projects throughout the Americas.

Read the full press release.

Visit Marble Fairbanks MCHAP nomination page.

(Logo in above image courtesy of MCHAP website.)

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World-Architects recently highlighted Greenpoint Library and Environmental Education Center as a part of their Building of the Week series. Published on March 21st, the piece showcases the library among various other recently completed architectural projects. “The feature provides background information on the project and offers insights into some of the main ideas that influenced the design of the building, the relationship between the library’s design and its site, and the unique products and materials used throughout” We are thankful for the recognition and pleased to share the story of this community hub on a global platform.

Read the entire piece.

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2021 was an exciting year for Greenpoint Library and Environmental Education Center. After opening to the public in fall 2020, the library continues to be honored with multiple awards in across design disciplines. Most recently, Greenpoint Library received the AIA Tri-State Design Awards Silver Medal, the top award in the Regional and Urban Design category.

Below is a full list of each of the awards and their significance:

AIA Tri-State Silver Medal: Silver Medal, Regional and Urban Design (2021)
The Silver Medal is the highest honor given by AIA Tri-State, which recognizes regional excellence in design and impact on the built environment, considering factors such urban design, regional and city planning, and community development.

 

AIA New York State Design Awards: Institutional Merit Award (2021)
The AIA New York State 2021 Design Awards highlight works displaying architectural excellence, by New York licensed and registered architects. Submissions were selected over nine categories, with 24 total projects as recipients.

 

NYCxDesign Awards (Interior Design): Greater Good: Social + Environmental Impact Category (2021)
The NYCxDesign Awards focus on interior design, awarding projects over a variety of major design areas.

 

Architizer A+ Award: Finalist (2021)
The Architizer A+ Award recognizes the work of top architecture firms worldwide, highlighting architecture and spaces that exhibit great design and demonstrate excellence. Read more.

 

Fast Company Innovation by Design Award: Spaces and Places category Finalist (2021)
The Fast Company 2021 Innovation by Design Award honors the most innovative architecture by evaluating factors such as functionality, originality, beauty, sustainability, user insight, cultural impact, and business impact across 37 categories.

 

ASLA-NY: Merit Award, General Design (2021)
The American Society Of Landscape Architects New York (ASLA-NY) Design Award recognizes projects that demonstrate excellence in landscape architecture. Selections were contingent on design quality, design execution, innovation, community impact, and impact on the profession.

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The 2020 SARA NY Design Awards recognized the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture with the NY Design Award of Merit. The annual award recognizes design excellence across a variety of projects from around the world in several categories spanning innovation, excellence, honor, and merit. Read more about the awards here.