Education
Weill Cornell Medicine
The Pennington School
Founded in 1838, The Pennington School is an independent, coeducational school that serves day and boarding students in grades 6 through 12 at its 55-acre campus in central New Jersey. Building upon the recent Strategic Plan that confirmed the institution’s priorities as faculty excellence and the student experience, Pennington embarked on several campus planning initiatives that will be foundational for an upcoming Capital Campaign.
Pennington initially developed a Landscape Master Plan (LMP) to explore opportunities that would allow a more pedestrian-friendly environment for students and visitors, improve campus signage and wayfinding, and strengthen the brand of the institution along the campus edge. The LMP also sought to incorporate principles of sustainable design to further Pennington’s commitment to the environment. To maximize the value of the planning work, the recommendations were informed by input from a diverse and inclusive range of constituents through focus and working group meetings.
Building on this work, Pennington subsequently developed a Campus Master Plan (CMP) that will guide capital project decision-making primary initiatives: student and faculty housing; athletics and recreation; and performing arts and all-school gathering spaces. The CMP complements the LMP by considering how investments in existing and new buildings will fit into the landscape, and adhere to the principles and recommendation of the LMP.
Barnard College
Stephen Gaynor School
The Stephen Gaynor School is a Pre-K through Grade Eight independent school on Manhattan’s Upper West Side that specializes in serving bright students with learning differences. To create a permanent space for its arts education and theater productions, the School embarked on the planning for a Performing Arts Center that could provide flexibility in accommodating a variety of different programs.
The Performing Arts Center features a flexible, 299-seat telescopic seating system, professional grade audio visual equipment and theater lighting, green room, and acoustic treatments to accommodate high quality productions. The retractable seating feature allows the facility to transform into a bright, spacious movement and dance space for students. A music room and other ancillary spaces are also part of the program. The project was phased to allow the School to maintain ongoing operations during construction.
Central Queens Academy
The Pennington School
Liberty Science Center
Madison Square Boys & Girls Club
Each year, Madison Square Boys & Girls Club provides essential programming to over 5,000 young people in New York City communities most in need. Its Clubhouses provide a safe, nurturing environment that supports academic success, good character & citizenship, and the adoption of a healthy lifestyle for youth ages 6-18.
To further its mission, Madison embarked on a project to build a new, flagship facility on West 155th Street and Bradhurst Avenue. The four-story Clubhouse will contain modern educational spaces and recreational facilities including a rooftop soccer field and indoor basketball court, as well as innovative visual and performing arts spaces including a music and production studio, screening room and digital media and technology lab. The Clubhouse will also serve as the organization’s new citywide administrative hub and headquarters.
Stephen Gaynor School
American Museum of Natural History
Saint David’s School
Founded in 1951 and located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, Saint David’s School offers a rigorous academic program for over 400 boys in pre-Kindergarten through Grade Eight.
As part of its long term planning efforts, Saint David’s purchased a residential building adjacent to its facilities on 89th Street. The school sought to repurpose the residential complex to provide enhanced facilities for its students. The program includes classrooms, art and music rooms, a dining hall, 290-seat performance space, and a full spectrum of athletic support spaces, complete with a regulation size Middle School gym. Located within a historic district, the project obtained approvals from both the Landmarks Preservation Commission and the Board of Standards and Appeals.