North Albany YMCA
PROJECT:
New YMCA serves as a community center for the North Albany neighborhood
Includes gym, pool and fitness center, daycare facility and satellite branch of Albany public library
CLIENT:
Capital District YMCA
Main entrance façade invites neighborhood participation at this urban YMCA facility.
North Albany YMCA
PROJECT:
New YMCA serves as a community center for the North Albany neighborhood
Includes gym, pool and fitness center, daycare facility and satellite branch of Albany public library
CLIENT:
Capital District YMCA
The two-story entry lobby connects the visitor toward the facility’s main program spaces.
North Albany YMCA
PROJECT:
New YMCA serves as a community center for the North Albany neighborhood
Includes gym, pool and fitness center, daycare facility and satellite branch of Albany public library
CLIENT:
Capital District YMCA
The gymnasium includes an elevated running track and regulation sized court.
North Albany YMCA
PROJECT:
New YMCA serves as a community center for the North Albany neighborhood
Includes gym, pool and fitness center, daycare facility and satellite branch of Albany public library
CLIENT:
Capital District YMCA
The community daycare center provides educational opportunities for young children.
North Albany YMCA
PROJECT:
New YMCA serves as a community center for the North Albany neighborhood
Includes gym, pool and fitness center, daycare facility and satellite branch of Albany public library
CLIENT:
Capital District YMCA
The state-of-the-art fitness center provides a full range of free weight and cardiovascular equipment.
Greenbush YMCA
PROJECT:
Growing membership resulted in a two-story addition to expand the existing YMCA building
CLIENT:
Capital District YMCA
The existing aerobics room was doubled in size to provide a full fitness area with state-of-the-art equipment and communications desk for consulting with members.
Greenbush YMCA
PROJECT:
Growing membership resulted in a two-story addition to expand the existing YMCA building
CLIENT:
Capital District YMCA
The Family Changing Center provides space for parents and children to prepare for swim class in a comfortable setting with direct access to the pool.
Greenbush YMCA
PROJECT:
Growing membership resulted in a two-story addition to expand the existing YMCA building
CLIENT:
Capital District YMCA
The cycling room provides a conditioned space where members can participate in an invigorating aerobic activity with an instructor.
Greenbush YMCA
PROJECT:
Growing membership resulted in a two-story addition to expand the existing YMCA building
CLIENT:
Capital District YMCA
A new Aerobics and Wellness Studio with abundant daylight was added.
Greenbush YMCA
PROJECT:
Growing membership resulted in a two-story addition to expand the existing YMCA building
CLIENT:
Capital District YMCA
The new multi-purpose space is well utilized for youth and after-school programs.
Greene County YMCA
PROJECT:
Proposed new branch of the Capital District YMCA in Greene County, NY
CLIENT:
Capital District YMCA
A proposed view of the new branch of the Capital District YMCA in Greene County as you head south toward the Village of Coxsackie, NY.
Greene County YMCA
PROJECT:
Proposed new branch of the Capital District YMCA in Greene County, NY
CLIENT:
Capital District YMCA
The massing, color and details are designed in the spirit of numerous existing barns in Greene County. Strict guidelines for the design vernacular has to be met to be able to site the building within an expanding business park.
Greene County YMCA
PROJECT:
Proposed new branch of the Capital District YMCA in Greene County, NY
CLIENT:
Capital District YMCA
The proposed floor plan includes space for a gym, six lane pool, lockers rooms, community space and a daycare center.
Greene County YMCA
PROJECT:
Proposed new branch of the Capital District YMCA in Greene County, NY
CLIENT:
Capital District YMCA
The upper floor opens to the lower floor in the Wellness Center and includes aerobics and group cycling spaces. The entire building is designed to allow for expansion as necessary in the future.
Southern Saratoga YMCA Kidz Lodge
PROJECT:
Transformed a library branch into a 225 student Adirondack themed daycare facility
CLIENT:
Capital District YMCA
The Adirondack theme begins at the main entrance and invites the visitor to the outdoor experience awaiting inside.
Southern Saratoga YMCA Kidz Lodge
PROJECT:
Transformed a library branch into a 225 student Adirondack themed day-care facility
CLIENT:
Capital District YMCA
Architectural detailing in the Adirondack style and innovative carpet pattern lead visitors to the main reception desk.
K12 SCHOOLS
The ability to impact a community, inspire imagination and assist learning – those are just a few of our passions when we work with public and private schools. We enjoy the excitement of children responding positively to new environments and love designing spaces that are specifically for them.
From the beginning of the design process, we capitalize on the energy and ideas of the whole community to provide creative, practical solutions that meet specific needs. Maximizing state aid and moving projects through the state education department are as important as using children’s artwork and community treasures as part of the interior décor. We have an exceptional track record in helping districts pass referendums and receive high marks in delivering projects on-time and on-budget.
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
A unique sense of place. Buildings on a campus work together to create a special dynamic that impacts the lift of the college community. We partner with colleges and universities to leave a legacy, designing through a process of discovery that involves key constituents and works to accommodate both long and short term goals.
Balancing aesthetic and programming objectives with budget constraints, we begin with pertinent questions: How does a new or renovated facility fit with the master plan for the institution? How will it impact the daily lives of students, faculty and administrators? Is the building contextually sensitive, yet at the same time, make its own statement?
CSArch designs environments that are forward thinking, integrating spaces to learn and live-in facilities prepared to meet evolving roles in student life.
CORPORATE
Innovation. With today’s changing and emerging technologies, innovation in design and construction is needed now more than ever. Our professional team understands this need. We apply the latest advances in engineering and building technology to the design of buildings that anticipate change, whether for the adaptation of an existing building for a new use, or for the development of a new, state-of-the-art structure.
At CSArch, we tailor solutions to a client’s specific needs. Our goal is to form a partnership with our client in order to draw upon the collective experience and expertise to achieve the highest quality result in the most cost-effective manner. We are committed to being leaders in the field of corporate design and technology innovation, and to providing service that exceeds the expectations of our clients.
GOVERNMENT
Excellent relationships with New York State agencies, expertise in the adaptive use of historic spaces, and our outstanding body of work with public schools each come into play as we work with clients in the government sector.
NON-PROFIT
With a mission of service to the public, our non-profit clients provide an inspiring market focus for CSArch. Through creative approaches to spaces such as theatres, museums and libraries, we open the door to new possibility for the communities where we live and work each day.
HEALTHCARE
Evolving legislation. Advances in medicine. Aging buildings. Growing populations. Many factors are driving changes in healthcare. To be effective as healthcare architects and planners, we maintain focus on the heart of the matter: the relationships between a physician and his patients and a hospital and its community.
We advocate for the transformation of the medical campus “on the hill” to a community hospital on “Main Street”, where people can interact with the services and providers they need on a daily basis. This approach helps to shape healthcare systems that are part of the fabric of community life, much like schools, colleges and libraries.
CSArch thinks outside the clinical box, bringing a broader view to healthcare design – one that addresses the way the landscape is changing at a regional level. A wealth of medical campus and urban planning experience and on emphasis on long-term solutions help us to understand and evaluate not only the delivery of services, but the business of providing high quality medical care as well.
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