American Physical Society

American Physical Society

American Physical Society

American Physical Society’s goal was a 50% increase in usable space without interrupting operations or expanding the building footprint. The programming and site analysis revealed the need to reconnect to the surrounding landscape, manage natural and artificial light, and maximize staff interaction.


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The building’s exterior highlights APS’s original building with new stainless steel cladding and softens the larger two story mass which encompasses the new addition with a screen of native vines. ©David Sundberg/ESTO
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Exterior Façade
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Program diagram
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Corridor
Old window openings exposed during construction became display cases for artifacts of their previous working process. ©David Sundberg/ESTO
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Central Atrium
This central atrium provides a natural meeting point for staff. ©David Sundberg/ESTO
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The atrium was designed to accommodate both all hands meetings and casual relaxation. ©David Sundberg/ESTO
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Rugged materials reinforce the atrium’s identity as a public space. ©David Sundberg/ESTO
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The central section of the building was demolished to provide a landing point for the structure and to allow for double height spaces and vertical circulation. ©David Sundberg/ESTO
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Mezzanine
Skylights wash the space with unique lighting; the use of bold colors extends beyond active spaces and is also utilized in the custom art, inspired by graphics taken from recent illustrations within the publication. ©David Sundberg/ESTO
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Mezzanine
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Mezzanine
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Interior Courtyard
All programmatic connections are complemented by natural elements: an inner courtyard to the south brings in the earth and the overhead light monitors bathe the atrium in natural illumination. ©David Sundberg/ESTO
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Exterior façade
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Façade detail
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Location
Ridge, New York
Client
American Physical Society
Typology
Commercial, Preservation & Reuse, Workspace
Size
45,000 SF
Design Team
Jonathan Marvel, Guido Hartray, Cat Travers, Martha Bush
Consultants
AKF Engineers (MEP), Gilsanz Murray Steficek (structural), Sidney B. Browne & Son (civil), Cameron Engineering Associates (landscape)
Awards
Diamond Award from American Council of Engineering Companies, American Institute of Steel Construction: AISC IDEAS2 National Award, International Architecture Award from the Chicago Athenaeum, Chicago Athenaeum American Architecture Award
Photography Credits
© David Sundberg/ESTO
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