7 WTC WINS "BEST NEW BUILDING" AWARD FROM THE MUNICIPAL ART SOCIETY

Three prominent real estate projects in Lower Manhattan—7 World Trade Center, an elevated plaza at 55 Water Street, and a restored set of residential buildings at South Street Seaport—won MASterwork Awards from the Municipal Art Society this week.

The awards, launched in 2001 to recognize excellence in urban design, are organized annually by the MAS and were held on the 25th floor of 7 World Trade Center on Tuesday evening. 7 WTC, designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, won the Best New Building award for "exemplifying the highest standards of architectural design."

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