Kaufman Astoria Studios

Kaufman Astoria Studios is New York’s premier film and television production complex and is the home of PBS’s Sesame Street, as well as numerous independent films and smaller projects.

Stage K

In March 2010, EW Howell Construction Group completed construction of Stage K, a new production studio located at 37th Street in Astoria, NY. The new building’s total area is approximately 40,000 square feet and consists of an 18,000-square-foot production studio with an estimated 22,000 square feet for office space. Stage K includes dressing rooms, green rooms, wardrobe and makeup rooms, and production offices.

EW Howell ensured that the client’s acoustical needs were met or exceeded. Though specified by design consultants, EW Howell had to coordinate multiple components such as HVAC systems, rolling concrete doors, floor and wall systems, and electrical systems, among others, to create a unified and acoustically sound working stage.

Cat Walk / Guard Booth

In 2013, EW Howell constructed a new guard booth and catwalk at the main entrance of Kaufman Astoria Studios. The project also included new fences and gates.

The Kaufman Astoria Studios project was was recognized by the Queens Chamber of Commerce at the Chamber’s 98th Annual Building Awards.