Olana Center for Education
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Olana Center for Education
Hudson, New York
Scope
JHPArchitects PC designed the reconstruction and restoration of a complex of three farm buildings at the Olana historic site, transforming them into the Olana Center for Education. The project included exterior restoration and interior stabilization of an existing farm stable building, as well as the reconstruction of an original wagon house and farm stable shed that were demolished in the 1960s.
Designing the missing structures from photographs, archaeological evidence and written accounts, without the benefit of drawings or physical evidence, posed a significant challenge.
The reconstructed buildings were designed as modern interiors with an exposed timber frame, and clear-finished wood doors and trim referencing the original structures. To maintain the appearance of large wagon openings, single sheets of insulated, non-reflecting glass were employed. The building was designed to use 20% less energy and less water consumption than required by State Energy Code.