NAIOP Night of the Stars
Each year, NAIOP’s Night of the Stars identifies outstanding real estate developments and activities in a variety of market types and the individuals who conceived of, took risks, sponsored, supported, and made the projects happen. The awards aim to honor all who contributed to the successful commercial real estate market in this annual celebration of the industry. Projects are evaluated for impact on the community, market adaptability, ingenuity, and local contributions.
MacDonald-Miller project winners from NAIOP:
Dexter Yard
Office Development of the Year
Dexter Yard was a complete site redevelopment that consisted of three levels of underground parking, on-street retail and podium level, and two adjacent Class A 14-story towers. Dexter offers an open campus, enabling companies to attract talent and invite people to connect. It offers 15 floors of life science, tenant opportunity, on-site retail, and the Field House. The project includes a 5,500 SF multi-use space, rooftop amenity spaces, green roofs, and two connecting sky bridges. The mechanical design concept utilizes a Sensible Cooling system that includes DOAS AHU’s, air cooled chillers, heat recovery chiller and a heating plant sized at 9,000,000 BTUH.
Developer/Owner: Biomed Realty Trust
Architecture Firm: SkB Architects
General Contractor: Turner ConstructionOvation Towers
High-Rise Residential Development of the Year
Ovation Towers offers 500 residential units and significant amenities in twin 32-story towers with an 8-level underground parking structure. MacDonald-Miller designed and installed the HVAC and plumbing systems.
Developer/Owner: Lennar Multifamily Communities
Architecture Firm: Perkins+Will
General Contractor: JTM Construction
