Project Description
Schoolhouse Terrace, a 172,000 square foot, supportive housing complex in the city of Yonkers is the first phase of the revitalization of the Cottage Gardens neighborhood and replaces outdated public housing in the community. The project comprises two buildings, a 51-unit senior housing building and a 70-unit multifamily building. The complex features community spaces throughout the two buildings, including a computer lab and commercial meeting spaces.
CLIENT
Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation
LOCATION
Yonkers, NY
SERVICES
Structural Engineering
Site / Civil Engineering
COMPLETION
2015
COST
$63 million
Embracing Old Charm in New Design
With 19th century masonry buildings surrounding the site, the brick facades embrace the area’s established aesthetic and visually tie it through material to the public school that it replaces. Though structural damage forced the city to demolish the school, its original arched entryway was incorporated into the new buildings to create a monumental senior lobby.
Creating Healthy, Vibrant Communities
Schoolhouse Terrace achieved LEED Silver certification by embracing innovative green design elements, including a green roof to reduce the buildings carbon footprint, double-aluminum pane windows for daylighting, and low-flow energy efficient plumbing fixtures.
Creating Healthy, Vibrant Communities
Schoolhouse Terrace achieved LEED Silver certification by embracing innovative green design elements, including a green roof to reduce the buildings carbon footprint, double-aluminum pane windows for daylighting, and low-flow energy efficient plumbing fixtures.
