MASterworks Awards
Established in 2001, the MASterworks Awards pay tribute each year to projects that make a significant contribution to New York City’s built environment. Selected each year by an esteemed jury, past honored projects have included some of the city’s most iconic buildings to its hidden gems, such as the likes of Roberto Clemente State Park, Sunset Park Interim Library, Weeksville Heritage Center, Pier 35, Manhattan District 1/2/5 Garage & Salt Shed, McCarren Pool and Bathhouse, Queens Museum, and many more.
Nominations for the 2021 MASterworks Awards closed on June 30, 2021. Winning projects will be notified following a jury meeting in August. Stay tuned for details on the MASterworks Awards ceremony that will take place in the fall.
Eligible projects must be located in New York City and have been completed in 2020. Projects can be nominated in up to two of the following categories:
- Best New Building for outstanding architectural design
- Best Urban Landscape for a new or revitalized open space that contributes to livability and resilience
- Best Restoration for a project that expertly enhances the original qualities of a significant historic building or structure
- Best Adaptive Reuse for a project that demonstrates exceptional creativity in adaptive reuse of an existing building or structure
- Best New Infrastructure for distinctive design in public service projects
- Best New Urban Amenity for an addition to the built environment that contributes to a more livable city.
NOTE: Special consideration will be made for projects that have responded to the needs of New Yorkers during COVID-19.
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The Madison Square Boys and Girls Club Pinkerton Clubhouse, winner of the 2020 Masterworks Award for Best New Building. Photo: ROGERS PARTNERS Architects + Urban Designers, photograph by Albert Vecerka Esto.photo 1 of 6 -
The Fire Watchtower at Marcus Garvey Park, winner of the 2020 Masterworks Award for Best Restoration. Photo: New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, Thornton Tomasetti, photograph by Alexander Severin.photo 2 of 6 -
The TWA Hotel, winner of the 2020 Masterworks Award for Best Adaptive Reuse. Photo: Beyer Blinder Belle, photograph by David Mitchell.photo 3 of 6 -
Essex Market / The Market Line, winner of the 2020 Masterworks Award for Best New Urban Amenity. Photo: SHoP Architects, photograph by QuallsBenson.photo 4 of 6 -
El Barrio Bait Station, winner of the 2020 Masterworks Award for Best New Infrastructure. Photo: JACOBSCHANG Architecture, photograph by Ryan Lahiff.photo 5 of 6 -
Roberto Clemente State Park, winner of the 2020 Masterworks Award for Best Urban Landscape. Photo: NV5.photo 6 of 6
2021 MASterworks Jury:
- Justin Davidson | Architecture and Classical Music Critic, New York Magazine
- Lisa Switkin, FAAR, ASLA | Senior Principal, James Corner Field Operations
- Calvin Tsao, FAIA, FAAR | Principal, Tsao & McKown Architects & MAS Board of Directors
- Weston Walker, AIA, LEED AP | Design Principal and Partner, Studio Gang
- Vicki Weiner | Adjunct Associate Professor and Academic Coordinator of Historic Preservation, Pratt Institute
Select Past Honorees
2020
Madison Square Boys & Girls Club Pinkerton Clubhouse – Best New Building
The Fire Watchtower at Marcus Garvey Park – Best Restoration
TWA Hotel – Best Adaptive Reuse
Essex Market / The Market Line – Best New Urban Amenity
El Barrio Bait Station – Best New Infrastructure
The Reconstruction of Roberto Clemente State Park – Best Urban Landscape
2019
Columbia University: The Forum – Best New Building
462 Broadway – Best Restoration
Sunset Park Interim Library – Best Adaptive Reuse
Domino Park – Best New Urban Amenity
Pier 35 – Best New Infrastructure
Hunter’s Point South Waterfront Park, Phase II – Best Urban Landscape
2018
Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse – Best New Building
Tenement Museum – Best Restoration
Empire Stores – Best Adaptive Reuse
Kew Gardens Hills Library – Best New Urban Amenity
Moynihan Train Hall and Farley Building Redevelopment Phase 1: New West End Concourse – Best New Infrastructure
Gowanus Canal Sponge Park – Best Urban Landscape
2017
The Montauk Club – Best Restoration
A/D/O – Best Adaptive Reuse
New Lab – Best Neighborhood Catalyst
New York Public Library, 53rd Street Branch – Best New Urban Amenity
Public Safety Answering Center II – Best New Infrastructure
Governors Island Phase 2: The Hills – Best New Urban Landscape
Roy and Diana Vagelos Center – Best New Building
As we look ahead to 2020, MAS is proud to fight alongside you for the city we want—a place where growth is balanced and character endures.
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