Click Button to Play Video New Ulster Savings Bank Branch — Stone Ridge, New York Construction of the new Ulster Savings Bank branch in Stone Ridge, Ulster County, New York is scheduled to begin in the autumn of 2026.The 4,000-square-foot facility has been thoughtfully designed as an ultra-energy-efficient building that prioritizes comfort, health, and long-term […]
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Ulster County’s Future-Ready Emergency Communications Center
Project Overview Designed by Urbahn Architects in collaboration with Alfandre Architecture, with a team of engineers and consultants. The new Ulster County Emergency Communication Center, a highly secure, resilient, and state-of-the-art facility, now under construction in New Paltz, NY, was designed in collaboration with Ulster County, Urbahn Architects, and a talented team of engineers and […]
Ashokan Center Design & Build Project
Project Summary The new The Ashokan Center office and health center building is under construction! We are honored to be the architects for this great building which will be ultra energy efficient. Management of the construction is being handled by Collier Construction LLC. Bensonwood is currently manufacturing the all-wood enclosure and frame, which will be […]
Holy Cross Refectory: Deep Energy Renovation & Campus Modernizing for Comfort and Energy Efficiency.
Project Summary This structure was built in the mid-1960s at a time when energy use and efficiency weren’t given much consideration. As a part of the master plan to modernize the campus for comfort and energy efficiency, we designed a complete deep energy renovation of the building. The existing exterior brick walls are not insulated […]
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 […]