The design leveraged challenging site conditions, characterized by significant slopes and an intricate layout, to shape a dynamic building offering diverse indoor and outdoor gathering spaces for residents, visitors, and case workers. Employing a stepped spread footing foundation, the design adeptly addresses the steep property slope. While predominantly a concrete block and precast plank structure, the building incorporates elevated cast-in-place slabs in key areas to harmonize with the architectural geometry. The building’s floor plan follows a radial layout, necessitating precise placement of each plank within specific minimum and maximum adjacent tolerances to accommodate the curvature of the plan.
About the project
2700 Jerome Avenue
Bronx, NY
Client
Jericho Project
Architect
OCV Architects
Location
Bronx, NY
Completion date
2012
Erected with brick façade, this 44,000-square-foot, six-story building introduces 76 units of supportive housing for veterans, specifically those from Iraq and Afghanistan, along with individuals with a background of homelessness and substance abuse. Featuring open, well-lit common spaces, fitness facilities, computer labs, gardens, and outdoor areas, Kingsbridge residence is thoughtfully designed to foster a sense of community among veterans from all eras. Each studio unit is fully adaptable for handicap accessibility, equipped with a kitchenette, and features a full-sized bathroom en-suite for residents' comfort.
Building Beyond Boundaries: A Curved Haven on Steep Slopes
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In addition to providing a healthy, attractive residence for tenants, the LEED-Silver design provides Jericho Project with long-term savings in operations costs through its green approach. Sustainable features include extensive green roofs; pervious hardscapes; energy efficient HVAC systems and appliances; a microturbine for waste energy capture and reuse; and low impact materials such as those locally sourced, recycled, renewable and reclaimed.
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