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Public School 340 Conversion
Public School 340 Conversion
New York, NY, United States
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Other Projects by MDSzerbaty Associates Architecture LLC
Public School 340 Conversion
New York, NY, United States
Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2014
SIZE
25,000 sqft - 100,000 sqft
BUDGET
$10M - 50M
Named Outstanding Design in the 2017 Fall issue of American School & University
• A 95,000 sq. ft. conversion of the lower six floors of the 14-story Founding Hospital
• New glass-enclosed vertical circulation provides visual transparency and natural light into core spaces
• Multiple gathering spaces incorporated into circulation to create impromptu classrooms and study area
MDSA has designed the conversion of the Foundling Hospital building in Manhattan into a 518-student Pre-K-5th grade school. The lower 6 floors and cellar of the 14 story high rise were transformed from a hospital to a new school.
The street façade was modified to incorporate new entry elements and large glass surfaces, giving the school an identifiable presence. The ground floor has active programming that includes the lobby, cafeteria and dance studio. At the rear interior court, a new window wall introduces south light into the school, penetrating the interior corridor through an open stair, which serves as the main circulation element connecting all levels.
This very complex project includes 21 new classrooms, specialized instruction for art, music, science and dance, early childhood classrooms with rooftop play area, and a double-height library. A large multi-purpose room and below grade auditorium complete the program.
• A 95,000 sq. ft. conversion of the lower six floors of the 14-story Founding Hospital
• New glass-enclosed vertical circulation provides visual transparency and natural light into core spaces
• Multiple gathering spaces incorporated into circulation to create impromptu classrooms and study area
MDSA has designed the conversion of the Foundling Hospital building in Manhattan into a 518-student Pre-K-5th grade school. The lower 6 floors and cellar of the 14 story high rise were transformed from a hospital to a new school.
The street façade was modified to incorporate new entry elements and large glass surfaces, giving the school an identifiable presence. The ground floor has active programming that includes the lobby, cafeteria and dance studio. At the rear interior court, a new window wall introduces south light into the school, penetrating the interior corridor through an open stair, which serves as the main circulation element connecting all levels.
This very complex project includes 21 new classrooms, specialized instruction for art, music, science and dance, early childhood classrooms with rooftop play area, and a double-height library. A large multi-purpose room and below grade auditorium complete the program.
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