Governors Island

The Urban Assembly New York Harbor School. Rendering via Instagram @nycscagram

Urban Assembly New York Harbor School Progresses on Governors Island

By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Construction progresses on the Urban Assembly New York Harbor School on Governors Island. Designed by Ciardullo Architecture & Engineering and developed under The School Construction Authority (SCA), the 110,000-square foot project is situated on a former patch of empty grass bounded by Craig Road North to the west, Division Road and the original New York Harbor School structures to the immediate north, Center Way to the east, and the Collective Retreats camping grounds to the south.

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LPC To Review Renovation Proposal For 309 Clayton Road On Governors Island

By Max Gillespie

The Trust for Governors Island has proposed the renovation of Building 309 at 309 Clayton Road on Governors Island, to expand its functionality as a public events and community programming space. The proposal, set for review by the Landmarks Preservation Commission on January 27, was assembled by Smith-Miller + Hawkinson Architects. Although situated within the Governors Island Historic District, Building 309 is classified as a non-contributing structure and has no architectural elements deemed necessary for preservation.

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Photograph of Building 301, via LPC proposal

LPC To Review Buttermilk Labs Proposal for Building 301 On Governors Island

By Max Gillespie

The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) is set to review a proposal for the redevelopment of Building 301, located at 301 Comfort Road on Governors Island. The project, named Buttermilk Labs, aims to transform the currently vacant structure into a 23,000-square-foot hub dedicated to climate-focused businesses and non-profits. Plans assembled by AYON Studio include office spaces, research areas, classrooms, and public convening spaces, along with workforce training programs designed to create job opportunities in underserved communities.

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Updated Renderings Showcase SOM’s $700 Million New York Climate Exchange on Governors Island

By Michael Young and Matt Pruznick

Updated renderings have been revealed for the New York Climate Exchange, an environmental research facility and climate solutions center planned for Governors Island in New York Harbor. Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill in collaboration with MNLA, Buro Happold, and Langan Engineering, the $700 million project will consist of a 400,000-square-foot research and education hub anchored by Stony Brook University. The complex’s two all-electric buildings will be connected by a distinctive photovoltaic canopy and will use sustainable mass timber as their primary structural material. The development site is generally bound by Craig Road South along the waterfront, the Oval green lawn and West Way to the west, and several historical landmark buildings to the north above Division Road.

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Render of exterior pools after proposed construction, via nyc.gov

LPC Reviews Proposal for Renovations to QC NY Spa Buildings on Governors Island

By Max Gillespie

The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission is reviewing a proposal to renovate two buildings on Governors Island. Designed by Robert D. Henry Architects, the project involves the construction of new ADA entryways and poolside lighting fixtures for the property, which is operated by QC NY Spa. The structures, referred to in the proposal as Buildings 111 and 114, are located at 111 Andes Road and 114 Governors Island, adjacent to Soissons Landing and the ferry to Manhattan.

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