Tarrytown, NY
Scope/Solutions
Once home to the Rockefeller family, The Pocantico Center of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund (RBF) is a resource for arts and education. With the creation of the new David Rockefeller Creative Arts Center at The Pocantico Center, the RBF will be able to offer more performances and exhibits along with space for additional artist residencies, a school, and community events. The project embodies the RBF’s support for preservation and sustainability by adapting a long-dormant, but unique structure–an orangerie commissioned by John D. Rockefeller in 1908–and incorporating low-carbon design initiatives to help the team achieve net zero energy use and LEED Platinum certification. SGH consulted on the building enclosure design for the project.
The project team wanted to preserve the building’s historic character and its existing enclosure systems to the extent possible, while making substantial upgrades to improve overall energy performance. SGH consulted on the building enclosure design and rehabilitation. Highlights of our work include:
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