Ruby Square, a transformative 624,000 sf mixed-use development in the heart of Jamaica, Queens, has won a 2025 AIA New York State Merit Award in “Multi Family, Multi Dwellings.” “Ruby Square exemplifies forward-looking urban housing, combining density, design sensitivity, and a deep commitment to community-focused placemaking,” they write. “It demonstrates how thoughtful architecture can create vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable neighborhoods that meet both social and environmental needs.”