About the project… Over the years, we have worked very closely with the Emerson Resort and Spa. We have worked with them in designing the renovation of the Pavilion, the Inn, the Lodge, the design of the Resort and Spa, as well as the design of Woodnotes Grille (previously known as the Pheonix Restaurant). Out […]
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Minnewaska Lodge, Gardiner, NY
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 […]
Ulster County Veterans Cemetery, New Paltz, NY Project
Ulster County Veterans Cemetery, New Paltz, NY Project The new Ulster County Veterans Cemetery was dedicated in 2023 after several years of design and construction work. Alfandre Architecture is honored to have been a part of the consultant team that designed this very important project. Our office designed the committal shelter, shown here, as well […]
Net Zero Carbon Neutral Home, High Falls, NY – Project Summary
Net Zero Carbon Neutral Home, High Falls, NY This Net Zero Carbon Neutral home is situated on a beautiful 20-acre wooded lot in High Falls, NY, and has been positioned for passive heat gain. The 1,100 SF house is super insulated and very airtight (0.6CFM 50). There is a 1,000 SF wraparound deck and enclosed […]
Dharmakaya Center for Wellbeing, Cragsmoor, NY – Project Summary
Project Summary Alfandre Architecture designed, coordinated sub-consultants, and observed the construction of a 30’x30’ timber frame Pavilion for the Dharmakaya Center for Wellbeing located in Cragsmoor, NY. The Pavilion was built to serve as an outdoor space for meditation classes, yoga, and other movement-based practices. The scope of work included the design of the pavilion, […]
Benji & Jake’s Pizzeria, Bethel, NY – Project Summary
Project Summary We designed the two-story pizzeria, Benji & Jake’s, located in Kauneonga Lake. It’s located directed on the lake with two decks looking out to it. Prior to this beautiful building, the owners ran the business off of a jet-ski trailer. Once their demand increased, they needed a new building that could handle the […]