WXY Named Firm of the Year

In their announcement, AIANYS describes WXY architecture + urban design as "an innovative leader in architecture, urban resiliency and public space design, noted for their progressive and thoughtful approach to sustainable design, melding the design with client and community engagement."

Their projects are firmly rooted in the public realm but range from street furniture to buildings, landscapes, and large-scale master plans. In the announcement, AIANYS President Margaret O’Donoghue Castillo commended "their ability to create structures and plans which are in chorus with the surrounding cityscape, and do so with environmentally sensible means." 

Notable recent projects include the DSNY Manhattan District 1/2/5 Garage & Salt Shed (with Dattner Architects), the SeaGlass Carousel in Battery Park City, their ongoing reconstruction of Rockaway Boardwalks in Queens, and the Reconstruction of Astor Place & Cooper Square nearing completion.

Upon hearing of the Firm of the Year award, Weisz and Yoes said, "Building this firm has been an amazing collaboration. But the real reward is being a part of so many transformational projects around New York. It’s truly humbling to know we have been a part of making New York a more vibrant and livable place, and for this work to be so highly regarded by AIANYS."

WXY architecture + urban design will receive the Firm of the Year award at a reception on Friday, 30 September 2016, in Saratoga Springs.