Jamaica, N.Y. – Principal Howard Graf of Graf & Lewent Architects, a DIGroup Architecture firm, has been named the inaugural recipient of the President’s Award for Excellence in Architectural Practice by the Queens Foundation for Architecture and AIA Queens Chapter.
The honor will be presented at the first-ever QFA Legacy Awards Gala, taking place in September.
The event celebrates visionary leadership in architecture and highlights individuals, firms and civic leaders who have made a lasting impact on the built environment in the Borough of Queens and the Greater New York City market.
Graf is being recognized for his decades-long contributions to architecture and public service, as well as his commitment to thoughtful, community-focused design. His leadership at Graf & Lewent Architects – which was acquired by DIGroup Architecture earlier this spring – has played a significant role in shaping higher education and transportation-related buildings throughout New York City.