The new Friary is attached to St Francis Chapel, and the original St Paul Friary. Together, the three buildings create a private courtyard for the Friars at the heart of the Graymoor Mountain. The private dining room, serving as one of the three tables for Franciscan life, is sympathetic in style to the shape and […]
New Construction
Jefferson Professional Plaza, Monticello, NY – Project Summary
Project Summary This 21,000 sq. ft. building is located on Jefferson Street in Monticello, NY. It has a classic, professional appearance. Cladding materials were selected to ensure the sustainable durability of the building. The first floor is rented exclusively to medical professionals. Jefferson Professional Plaza was named “Best New Commercial Construction” category at the 2005 […]
Roxbury Motel, Roxbury, NY – Project Summary
Project Summary A 3165 SF standalone addition to the Roxbury Motel, Alfandre Architecture designed a new wing that included guest rooms, suites and a spa facility. Located in the Catskill Mountains, every room has a different, contemporary theme to give a twist on the old country motel experience. If you like this post, please share […]
RVCSD Greenhouse, Accord, NY – Project Summary
Project Summary We designed a new 2,100 sf greenhouse for the purposes of education, teaching, and research as a part of the Rondout Valley Central School District’s Agriculture and Food Science Initiative. The greenhouse provides an environment that aids in the study of vegetation for food and other purposes. The new greenhouse accommodates 20-25 students, […]
LEED Gold Certified Home in High Falls, NY – Project Summary
Project Summary Certified Gold under the USGBC LEED for Homes program. This light and sun-filled single family residence exceeds current energy code requirements by more than 60%. The house is oriented to provide the main living spaces with abundant light all year long. Deep overhangs are used to control solar gain in the summertime. Equipped […]
Minnewaska Lodge, Gardiner, NY – Case Study
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 […]