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Town of Jericho Municipal Office Building

Project Scope

Design for 20 year planned expansion of municipal offices. Include renovation of existing 2 story historic building and new addition to accommodate increased program. Total new + existing square footage = 8,500sf

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Design Challenges & Solutions

  • Existing second story has been unused/unheated for 15 years. No stairs exist.
  • Records vault size increases from 100sf to 500sf.
  • Site constraints restrict addition to rear only
  • New plans include two new stairs and an elevator
  • New 800sf public meeting room.
  • Complete reworking of site plan to provide additional parking, entry.
 

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