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Brooklyn, New York
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We are designing a new 14,700-square-foot church and 76 units of supportive housing for Baptist Church of the Redeemer in Brooklyn as part of a progressive development agreement with MHANY. Baptist Church of the Redeemer’s original building dates back to the 1920s; the existing brick masonry sanctuary structure is in poor condition and has not been used by the congregation for many years. The new structure will provide much-needed supportive housing to seniors and formerly homeless women and families. The two uses will be separate with autonomous entries and building systems. The church will have a sky-lit sanctuary, offices, and classrooms on the first floor, with a large dining room and additional classrooms in in the basement level. The housing portion of the building will have support and activity spaces on the lower levels and a laundry room and two roof terraces on the upper levels. To incorporate the rich history of the Church, reclaimed elements, such as the pews and select stained glass pieces, have been included in the new design. The highly energy-efficient building design complies with Enterprise Green Communities. Supportive housing services will be provided by Turning Point and Brooklyn Community Services, which facilitate educational, career training, and physical activities for the multi-generational residents.
Client: MHANY Management Inc. and Baptist Church of the Redeemer
Agency: NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Structural: Silman
MEP: Loring Consulting Engineers
Civil: Leonard J. Strandberg and Associates
Energy: AEA
Lighting: Jim Conti Lighting Design
Kitchen: Culinary Depot
General Contractor: Mega Contracting Group
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