a High School Annex in schematic design. These projects sit alongside past successes, such as the transformative $178 million resiliency initiative at Bayside Houses in Arverne, Queens. That project involved designing and constructing 10 new buildings housing essential electrical services and standby generators, as well as a 5,200-foot-long floodwall seamlessly integrated into landscaped berms, protecting over 6,000 residents across 1,395 apartments in 24 buildings. Another notable project was the adaptive reuse of 95,000 square feet in a Manhattan high‑rise, where a former hospital was transformed into a primary school—a clear demonstration of MDSA’s versatility and forward-thinking design philosophy. A signature project for the firm is the Mosaic Pre-K Center at the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI). This 33,000-square-foot new building project, surrounded by parkland, required a highly collaborative effort among multiple city agencies and NYSCI, providing a rich example of MDSA’s ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments. “Navigating diverse perspectives can be challenging, but we see these moments as opportunities to refine our design through meaningful dialogue,” Freedman remarks. The project not only reimagined early childhood education spaces but also earned prestigious accolades from AIA New York State, the Precast Concrete Institute (PCI Northeast), and the Queens Chamber of Commerce. These awards underscore the project’s outstanding design, technical innovation, and profound community impact, and they serve as a testament to MDSA’s commitment to creating environments that inspire and uplift. THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE AMERICA - EAST
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