Constructed in 1884 and functioned as America’s first cancer hospital until the 1970’s
The brick and wood frame structure remained vacant until this project’s major restoration, adaptive reuse, and expansion in 2004
The original five-story building underwent a complete exterior restoration, including re-pointing of brickwork and refurbishment of ornamental stonework
The interior structure is completely demolished and rebuilt in concrete to accommodate a new program
The project transforms the historic hospital into a multi-family residential project containing 17 units and creating a 25-story addition containing 81 units
The tower structure utilizes conventional concrete construction
Awards:
ACEC New York – Gold Award, Structural Systems 2005
New York Landmarks Conservancy – Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award, Architectural & Historic Preservation 2005
CIB Roger H. Corbetta Awards – Award of Merit 2004
