Port Chester-Rye Brook High School Academic Addition
Port Chester, New York
A 1929 Port Chester High School was brimming at full capacity and required additions to meet the demographic trends of this Westchester County hamlet. The architect addressed the population growth with two major additions, which focus on academics and physical education.
The new academic wing was to house classrooms, special education, science rooms and band and choral spaces without impeding the original vistas from the classic front façade and portico. Thus, academic adjacencies, phasing and site logistics of the building placement were multifaceted. It was also vital to keep parking on site and not encroach onto village streets. Hence, an elevated academic structure was incorporated into the design. Because the addition is elevated and transparent, the original western entrance of the school is still visible from the ground and the student glass bridges. The pediment and tower can now be viewed up close.
The original building is historic, so the design creates an addition that uses similar languages to the existing structure (brick patterns, circular windows, arched window frames), but would be visually separated from the existing building. The resultant design and experience are a harmonious blend of old and new architecture.
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Cost per Sq Ft
$475.00
Featured in
2022 Educational Interiors Showcase
Interior category
Historic Preservation
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