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Project Description

This 850-student K-8 public school is located on an extraordinary site on Roosevelt Island overlooking the Manhattan skyline. The building is designed as a miniature campus which retains the unique village atmosphere of Roosevelt Island. Within the 103,000 square foot 4-story complex there are five major building components:

  1. the classroom building
  2. the commons building
  3. the arts pavilion
  4. the outdoor playground, all of which are organized along
  5. the promenade.

Each of these elements is articulated with distinct forms based on their function. The promenade terminates with a view across the East River to Manhattan. The structure of the building is exposed architectural concrete. Detailing emphasizes the way in which the school is built, allowing the building to become a tool for instruction in its own right.

The project was designed by Michael Fieldman & Partners where Mr. Rawlings was Senior Associate.

4 stories / 103,000 sf
1992 Completion

NYC School Construction Authority
Client

Michael Fieldman & Partners:

  • Michael Fieldman, FAIA
  • Miles Cigolle, AIA
  • Ed Rawlings, RA
  • David Hendershot, RA

LeRoy Callender
Structural Engineer

Caretsky and Associates
MEPF Engineer

VDA
Vertical Transport

Skolodz and Associates
Food Service

HRH
Construction Manager

Awards:

AIA National Honor Award

AIA New York State Honor Award

AIA New York City Honor Award

American School & University Award

NY Concrete Industry Top Honor

Published extensively

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