Children's Academy |
| We transformed a 1930s-era parochial school and place of worship into a new school for children with speech and language challenges. The design strikes a balance between the building’s traditional architectural details and its new, energetic occupants. The former sanctuary became a new multi-use auditorium space and sensory gym, with elegant sculptural lighting illuminating the ceilings and stained-glass windows. The corridor ceilings, criss-crossed by low beams, were painted in varying shades of blue, seamlessly connecting the classrooms and administrative areas. |
Client |
Children's Academy |
Location |
New York, NY |
Size |
11,000 sf |
Status |
Complete |
Project Team |
David Briggs, Rachel Padowicz, Timothy Keesee |
Consultant Team |
JFK&M (MEPF), SoundSense (Acoustics), Sighte Studio (Lighting), William Vitacco Associates (Expediting) |
General Contractor |
MJM Associates Construction |
Images |
John Bartelstone |