Paul Schwartzberg – Minnewaska Lodge Business Owner “We liked Rick’s work. We liked him. It was just a nice fit.” Backstory We were trying to build a small hotel that was beautiful, blended with the environment, and within a specific budget. We were looking to do something that felt like a contemporary Adirondack-style camp. We […]
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Interfaith Towers, Poughkeepsie, NY – Case Study
About the project… Bird’s eye view of Interfaith Towers looking towards the Walkway over the Hudson. Located in the city of Poughkeepsie in Dutchess County, NY, Interfaith Towers is a 136 unit hi-rise, multifamily housing building built in 1970. As a NYSERDA Multifamily Performance Partner, we were able to direct incentive funding to help Interfaith […]
Tompkins Terrace, Beacon, NY – Project Summary
Project Summary Tompkins Terrace is an apartment complex in Dutchess County, NY with 193 units and a community center. Alfandre Architecture conducted field surveys to evaluate and record the existing condition of the facility in order to prioritize work scopes. We were responsible for code review, preparation of work scopes and construction administration. We designed […]
Net-Zero, Carbon-Neutral Residence | High Falls, NY – LEED Gold Certified
Net Zero Carbon Neutral Home, High Falls, NY Nestled on a serene 20-acre wooded lot in High Falls, Ulster County, NY, this carbon-neutral, net-zero energy residence exemplifies ultra-energy-efficient and sustainable design. Designed by Alfandre Architecture and constructed by our sister company, EcoBuilders, between late 2021 and autumn 2022, the home integrates advanced building science and sustainable […]
Alligerville Fire Station and Emergency Transitional Shelter – Project Summary
Project Summary The project began in 2017 and was completed in October 2022. Required feasibility analysis, design, and construction drawings for an upgraded Fire Station with an expanded apparatus bay for current fire truck technology under the NYS Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery (GOSR) program. This building will serve as a temporary emergency shelter for […]
NPFD Firehouse, New Paltz, NY – Project Summary
Project Summary As a model for green building, Alfandre Architecture designed this state-of-the-art, ultra-energy-efficient 16,600 square foot Fire Station in New Paltz, NY. This resilient, $8 million building will use substantially less energy than comparable buildings. A new Fire Station for the New Paltz community was envisioned for many years. After Hurricane Irene and Tropical […]