Far Rockaway Library and 550 Madison Honored with MASterworks Awards

Established in 2001 by The Municipal Art Society of New York (MAS), the MASterworks Awards pay tribute to projects that exemplify excellence in architecture and urban design. Far Rockaway Library was awarded “Building of the Year”, and 550 Madison was given “Best Restoration.” 

To celebrate the awarded projects, MAS and Snøhetta will be hosting walking tours of the spaces. Additionally, on November 1st, Craig Dykers and José Parlá, the artist who collaborated on the Far Rockaway facade design, will be participating in a virtual discussion with MAS President, Elizabeth Goldstein, to discuss the library project.

Read more about MAS here.