New York City Subway System Upgrade

ASI Architectural was recently presented with the prestigious Architizer A+ Award for the company’s contribution to New York City’s 2018 subway system upgrade. ASI won the popular vote in the ‘Finished-Ceilings’ product category for its work on the project. Aiming to promote and celebrate the best architecture and products of the year, the A+ Award is given to companies whose products incorporate cutting-edge materials and new-to-market innovations, representing the definitive list of global architectural products.

New York’s Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), which oversees all transportation throughout metro-New York, called for new subway cars and updated infrastructure as well as renovations to stations. Among the MTA’s highest priorities was finding a way to combat the harsh sound environments of the stations and neighboring Long Island Railroad (LIRR) platforms. Characterized by railway clatter, heavy vibration and high-volume passenger contact, as well as being among the most heavily traveled public transit systems in the world, the MTA needed a company with the wherewithal to get the job done. ASI Architectural’s Linear wood ceiling system combines stylistic design with the durability necessary for this seemingly impossible project.

“We are honored to receive the prestigious Architizer A+ Award,” says Jon Mestad, brand manager, ASI Architectural. “The NYC transit upgrade offered us an immense opportunity to demonstrate our expertise and it’s wonderful to see that Architizer’s judges, and the general public, are impressed with our team’s work. We are certain that this recognition will help to further grow our presence throughout North America.”