PENN 2 Receives AIA Honor Award from New York State

PENN 2 has received an AIA Honor Award from New York State! The AIA Honor Award represents the highest caliber of design achievement for architects, and we are deeply honored to be recognized by our peers.

"This project exhibits a beautifully composed envelope that balances an elegantly refined tower with an open and inviting street level. The sectional strategy is brilliant; it creates a cohesive, intimately scaled experience."

As part of the complete redevelopment of THE PENN DISTRICT, PENN 2 reimagines a 1.75 million square foot workplace directly above Penn Station. The project integrates transportation, entertainment, public activation, and collaborative workspaces, creating a balanced, human-scaled urban center. Recycling the existing structure minimized construction waste and preserved embodied carbon while allowing for a new, fully sustainable building.

The building’s dynamic composition responds to the busy context, with robust amenities, retail, and open spaces that activate the street and surrounding plaza. Material selection emphasizes durability, sustainability, and visual interest. Large, connected atriums and high-performance glazing bring natural light deep into the building, while a variety of collaborative and quiet workspaces support the evolving needs of tenants. Exterior terraces and rooftop spaces extend the office experience outdoors.

PENN 2 exemplifies forward-looking workplace design: it balances monumental scale with a human touch, engages the public realm, and serves as a model of sustainable, high-performance mixed-use development. By merging heritage, modernity, and environmental responsibility, PENN 2 strengthens THE PENN DISTRICT as a landmark destination while elevating the experience of work, transit, and civic life.

See the full program booklet or watch the awards ceremony video to learn more.