980 Westchester is a seven-story mixed-use, multifamily building in the Bronx. The building provides 151 residential units, community facilities managed by The Doe Fund—a nonprofit organization delivering on-site supportive services to residents—and commercial space on the ground floor.
The design of 980 Westchester reflects a response to the program and the urban environment. The 150,349 SF building is horizontally organized. Its design evolved from the inside out, prioritizing programmatic requirements over traditional compositional norms. Instead of classical symmetry or an overt expression of the structural system, the façade represents the restrictions and requirements of the units themselves. Brick, precast EIFS, and glass are used for the facade. The materials create an irregular pattern much like the neighborhood - lively and varied. The façade design also masks the plank and steel structure while breaking up the building’s massing. At street level, transparent glass retail spaces create an inviting presence and allow 980 Westchester to visually float above the grade.
980 Westchester is part of a two-building development designed to enhance the Foxhurst neighborhood. Across the street, 1000 Westchester complements the residential mission of 980 Westchester. It houses two charter schools that offer a comprehensive academic campus for young families. The two buildings serve as a cohesive development, combining housing, supportive services, and education to meet the needs of the local community.
980 Westchester is on track for LEED BD+C v4 gold certification.
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