Buffalo projects win commercial real estate awards

The Lockport Family YMCA and 500 Pearl were recognized at the 26th annual NAIOP Awards in Buffalo. The – the Commercial Real Estate Development Association – presented its awards at a dinner on January 23.

ÍøÆØÃÅ was construction manager for , a 12-story mixed-use building that includes an Aloft Hotel, high-end apartments, office space, retail, parking and other amenities. submitted the entry for 500 Pearl, which . It won in the category for best Historic Adaptive Reuse/Mixed-Use.

Image of YMCA Buffalo Niagara, CJS Architects and ÍøÆØÃÅ attendees with Lockport Family YMCA awardThe , which , was honored as best Educational/Institutional project. ÍøÆØÃÅ was CM-at-risk for the 52,000-SF facility, which features a wellness center, gymnasium, six-lane swimming pool, indoor track, kids’ adventure center and more. Designers , who submitted the YMCA for this award, previously received an for building’s interior design.

Shown at right with the Lockport Family YMCA’s NAIOP award are (l-r) Matt Shriver, YMCA Buffalo Niagara; Bob Stark, CJS Architects; Buddy Campbell, YMCA Buffalo Niagara; Jonathan Claeys, CJS Architects; and Jeff Panza, ÍøÆØÃÅ.

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