Women Architects Honored in New York

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David Sundberg/Esto

The Schermerhorn, part of Common Ground, was designed by Susan R… Read More The Schermerhorn, part of Common Ground, was designed by Susan Rodriguez, Partner, Ennead Architects. The 217-unit project serves low-income working adults from the arts and entertainment industry, formerly homeless single adults, and those living with HIV/AIDS.

David Sundberg/Esto

Services at the project, which is in Brooklyn, include case mana… Read More Services at the project, which is in Brooklyn, include case management, recreational activities, and life skills workshops given by The Actors Fund and the Center for Urban Community Services

Matt Vacca

Architect Audrey Matlock was singled out for the design of 57 Ir… Read More Architect Audrey Matlock was singled out for the design of 57 Irving Place in Manhattan, which was selected as one of the best residential sites in New York City.

Matt Vacca

David Sundberg/Esto

200 Eleventh Avenue by Annabelle Selldorf Architects is sited in… Read More 200 Eleventh Avenue by Annabelle Selldorf Architects is sited in West Chelsea.

David Sundberg/Esto

What once was an industrial neighborhood is now a district for e… Read More What once was an industrial neighborhood is now a district for exclusive art galleries, and the building's exterior reflects the area's original roots.

The program, also called BxW NYC, accepted applications from Aug. 1 until Oct. 31 and received more than 350 nominations for unique sites in the city in categories including transportation, commercial and cultural.

A jury of industry leaders selected made selections from the nominations.

Each of the 100 structures will be celebrated with a formal ceremony. Additionally, an exhibit in honor of the women who designed them will be on display at the Center for Architecture in March to celebrate Women’s History Month. A walking tour will also start in 2015 in addition to panel discussions and events at some of the winning sites throughout the winter.

Seven residential projects were selected as winners in the competition. Audrey Matlock, principal at Audrey Matlock Architects took home two awards, including for outstanding mixed-use development. Susan Rodriguez of Ennead Architects was also honored for mixed-use.

Deborah Berke of Deborah Berke Partners received both commercial and residential awards, while Annabelle Selldorf of Annabelle Seldorf Architects took home both civic and residential awards. Winka Dubbeldam of ARCHI-TECTONICS, Josephine Wright Chapman, and Beverly Loraine Greene of MetLife each received awards in the residential category.

The program is being funded through grants from the New York Building Foundation and the New York Council for the Humanities. A full list of winners can be found on the Beverly Wills Architecture Foundation website

Lindsay Machak is an associate editor in the Residential Construction Group. Connect with her on Twitter @LMachak.