Articles by Max Gillespie

Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center Completes Renovations At 93-29 Queens Boulevard In Rego Park, Queens

Construction is finished on Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center, a two-story recreational building at 93-29 Queens Boulevard in Rego Park, Queens. Designed by 1100 Architect and built by D & S Restoration, Inc. for the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, the $25.9 million project entailed a top-to-bottom reconstruction of the 36,000-square-foot structure, which now houses a gymnasium with a newly painted basketball court, a weightlifting area, a spin studio, and multipurpose recreation spaces, along with a redesigned entrance and lobby, new locker and changing facilities, and upgraded safety and building systems.

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Hillside North Building Wins $1.2M Sustainability Award At 161-09 Hillside Avenue In Jamaica, Queens

The Hillside North Building, a 14-story affordable housing development planned at 161-09 Hillside Avenue in Jamaica, Queens, has been selected for a Building of Excellence Award from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. Designed by Curtis + Ginsberg Architects and developed through a joint venture between Gilbane Development Company and MURAL Real Estate Partners, the structure will span 170,037 square feet and yield 173 affordable rental units. The project will also include approximately 12,000 square feet of community-serving retail space, interior bicycle storage, and a backup-powered cooling center for use during emergencies.

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The Goddard School Announced for The Village At Tuxedo Reserve In Tuxedo, New York

Renderings have been revealed for The Goddard School at The Village at Tuxedo Reserve, the mixed-use town center under construction in the Town of Tuxedo, New York. Developed by Related Companies and to be operated by franchise owner Jason Cho, the 10,000-square-foot early childhood education center will occupy a 2-acre landscaped lot and accommodate 130 students in 11 classrooms. The project will also include 5,000 square feet of surrounding play yards and dedicated adjacent parking for drop-off.

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Construction Begins On Music School At 299 DeGraw Street In Cobble Hill, Brooklyn

Construction has begun at 299 DeGraw Street, where a two-story former firehouse is being converted into a music school for the Noel Pointer Foundation in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. Designed by MBB Architects and developed by the New York City Department of Design and Construction on behalf of the Department of Cultural Affairs, the $17.8 million project will renovate the 6,000-square-foot structure, which dates to 1857. The project will also include soundproofed lesson rooms, a recording studio, a music library and gallery, an ensemble room, and a courtyard for multidisciplinary programming.

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