BankNote wins Bronx honors.

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Bronx landmark, The BankNote, received a Visionary Award on Sep. 25 at the Bronx Chamber of Commerce's Sixth Annual Banquet held at Marina Del Rey.

The prize recognized the proven ability of the architecturally-distinct project to create, nurture and develop innovations that significantly improve the commercial environment of the Bronx. Other awards recipients include the New York Yankees, the Wildlife Conservation Society and Capital One.

Built in 1909, The BankNote is a 420,000-square-foot, four-building office and retail complex which was formerly the home of The American Bank Note Company.

The landmarked building is being redeveloped through the combined efforts of Taconic Investment Partners and Denham Wolf Real Estate Services. Renovations will include new windows, lobbies, bathrooms, elevators and mechanical systems.

As a destination building for creative companies and non-profit companies, notable tenants include Arthur Aviles Typical Theatre, Sustainable South Bronx and The Lightbox-NY.

The Bronx Chamber of Commerce is The Voice of Bronx Business. Building a bridge to success, The Bronx Chamber promotes business and opportunity within the borough of the Bronx. The vision of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce is to ensure the need of education, economic development and building a healthy environment has helped the Bronx community continuously develop.

The BankNote is a landmarked 420,000 s/f office and retail complex located in the Hunts point section of the Bronx. Through the combined efforts of Taconic Investment Partners and Denham Wolf Real Estate Services, the architecturally-distinct building is undergoing a $25-million redevelopment and seeking LEED certification. Renovations will include new windows, lobbies, bathrooms, elevators and mechanical systems.

Under the direction of celebrated architectural firm Beyer Blinder Belle, renovations of the former American Bank Note Company building will respect the historic character of the property marked by prominent arched windows, saw-tooth skylights, concrete floors, exposed brick walls and light-flooded interiors. For more information visit: www.thebanknotenyc.com.