Azar Design Co

We're incredibly proud to share that Azar's multidisciplinary work on the NYS Department of Transportation's Annsville Circle Flood Mitigation project was recently recognized as the Environmental and Water Resource Project of the Year, awarded by ASCE Metropolitan Section. The $25M collaboration with lead designer Creighton Manning resulted in enhanced safety and reduced flooding along a key stretch of a U.S. Route 6/State Route 202 in Westchester County.

Prior to construction, Annsville Circle experienced flooding between 10 to 15 times per year, resulting in closures two to three times annually that would significantly disrupting traffic along the major north/south artery on the east side of the river. Using lightweight fill material manufactured from recycled glass, the project elevated the highway at the Annsville Circle by four feet and lifted other sections of the road in the vicinity of the circle by as much as seven feet.

This award is the culmination of our transportation, site/civil engineering, and landscape architecture team's dedication to resiliency, environmental stewardship, and community safety. We worked closely with one another, as well as with the NYSDOT and Creighton Manning teams to prepare specialized construction notes, phased drawings, details, and fine grading analyses, ensuring critical components were successfully addressed. Learn more about how the project came together here: https://azardzn.com/projects/annsville-circle/

The COMTO Philly Chapter is dedicated to COMTO's mission of elevating best practices that build equitable, resilient transportation infrastructure by including local, minority and small businesses on research, planning, design and construction teams.

We're proud to share that Azar Design Co's own Lorena Rodriguez De La Garza was recently elected to COMPTO Philadelphia's executive committee as 1st Vice President, where the shared mission continues to serve communities across the greater Delaware Valley region!

Azar's Dave Marcoux has officially earned his license to practice architecture in Virginia!

Achieving licensure is a significant professional milestone that represents years of education, experience, and dedication to the profession. We look forward to seeing David's continued impact on projects, clients, and communities across the East Coast.

We're honored to have played a role in the journey of the new Buffalo Bills stadium and to celebrate this week's ribbon-cutting ceremony. Seeing this vision come to life has been an incredible experience, and we're proud to have contributed to a project that will serve as the backdrop for unforgettable moments for generations of fans (including us)!

Here's to the next 30 years of memories, milestones, and game-day traditions. Congratulations to everyone who helped bring this remarkable venue to life.

We're proud to share that from Azar Design Co attended ASHRAE's Government Outreach Event (Day on the Hill) in Albany, joining industry professionals from across New York to engage directly with state legislators on issues shaping the future of the built environment.

Discussions focused on energy efficiency, indoor air quality, sustainability, resilient design, and forward-looking building policies, as well as the adoption of industry-leading standards. Events like these help bridge the gap between technical expertise and public policy, ensuring lawmakers have access to trusted resources when developing legislation that impacts our communities.

Participation in these conversations reflects our commitment to staying at the forefront of industry trends, regulatory developments, and sustainable design practices allowing us to deliver innovative, future-ready solutions for our clients while contributing to a more resilient and efficient built environment.



To learn more about the event and key discussions from the day, check out the full newsletter below.
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Congratulations to Roy Garfinkel, PLS, Azar's Senior Vice President of Survey!

Roy was appointed as the New York State Director to the National Society of Professional Surveyors Board of Directors, representing leadership at the national level and advancing the surveying profession.

A well earned achievement that highlights dedication, expertise, and continued impact across the industry.

https://www.nysapls.org/news/727344/NYSAPLS-Represented-at-NSPS-Spring-Meeting.htm

Hats off to a great evening at the Botanical Bash 🌹🐎 Azar enjoyed attending this year’s Kentucky Derby themed event at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens as a Daily Doubler Sponsor. It was especially meaningful to celebrate at a destination where we’ve had the pleasure of working on projects on site in the past.

Our Construction Services Manager, Angela Cubilete, attended last week's 2026 RPA Assembly to listen, learn and engage with NYC Metro leaders driving progress across transportation and infrastructure. From conversations to keynotes, it's clear that impactful solutions are driven by critical collaboration between public and private leaders and the communities they serve.

We're proud to continue our partnerships with the renowned organizations and local leaders that plan and deliver resilient, smart, and connected urban infrastructure - and we're ready to help build the future.

Wayne Bonesteel, PE attended the ACEC New York Eastern Region Legislative Breakfast in Albany, featuring Assemblymember, Angelo Santabarbara.

The morning brought together industry professionals for a Government Relations update, followed by an engaging discussion and Q&A on key topics impacting the engineering community. A valuable opportunity to stay informed, share perspectives, and remain engaged in the conversations shaping our industry.