Pace University's New Student-Centered Space Honored By American Institute Of Architects New York State

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Architectural firm FXCollaborative receives Design Award of Merit for their work on Pace’s New York City Campus.

NEW YORK (Jan. 14, 2021) – The American Institute of Architects New York State (AIANYS) has awarded Pace University and FXCollaborative a 2020 Design Award for its Student Landscape, in recognition of the dramatic transformation of Pace’s New York City Campus. FXCollaborative, Pace’s partner in developing the University’s ongoing New York City Master Plan, received a Design Award of Merit in the Interiors Category.

“We were fortunate to partner with FXCollaborative, and we are honored to be recognized by the AIA New York State," said Pace University President Marvin Krislov. "Pace has been part of the lower Manhattan community for more than 100 years, and we're proud of our long commitment to helping students to transform their lives through the power of education. Our beautifully transformed spaces in One Pace Plaza and the historic 41 Park Row help us bring that legacy into the 21 century while connecting us to our downtown neighbors."

The award specifically highlights the recent interior renovations of One Pace Plaza, the University’s signature building on its Lower Manhattan Campus, and 41 Park Row, a New York City landmarked building and former headquarters of the New York Times. The AIANYS jury noted that the extensive upgrades in One Pace Plaza – ranging from a vibrant new courtyard to a vast array of new student and faculty spaces – have improved circulation, function, flexibility, and have considered the building’s unique structural conditions to create a “dramatic improvement to the student and faculty experience.”

Located at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge and directly across from City Hall Park, the newly transformed One Pace Plaza further opens the University to an increasingly dynamic area of Manhattan, strategically positioning itself – and its current and future students – for success in the 21st century.

Additionally, 41 Park Row, built in 1889, further expands Pace’s modern footprint and brand identity. Among the updates in 41 Park Row include a new home for the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, a public art gallery for student work, student commons, offices, and faculty space.

For their accomplishments, Pace and FXCollaborative were honored in a virtual ceremony held on December 23, 2020.

“The transformation of Pace University’s Lower Manhattan Campus emphasizes their identity, creates new student centric spaces, and enhances connections,” said AIANYS during the awards ceremony. “The Student Landscape supports a diverse ecology of learning spaces and encourages each student to discover what learning modality works best for them, both inside and outside the classroom.”

About Pace University

Pace University has a proud history of preparing its diverse student body for a lifetime of professional success as a result of its unique program that combines rigorous academics and real-world experiences. Pace is ranked the #1 private, four-year college in the nation for upward economic mobility by Harvard University’s Opportunity Insights, evidence of the transformative education the University provides. From its beginnings as an accounting school in 1906, Pace has grown to three campuses, enrolling 13,000 students in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs in more than 150 majors and programs, across a range of disciplines: arts, sciences, business, health care, technology, law, education, and more. The university also has one of the most competitive performing arts programs in the country. Pace has a signature, newly renovated campus in New York City, located in the heart of vibrant Lower Manhattan, next to Wall Street and City Hall, and two campuses in Westchester County, New York: a 200-acre picturesque Pleasantville Campus and the Elisabeth Haub School of Law in White Plains. Follow us on Twitter or on our news website.