Cooke School & Institute
New York, NY
Envoie was hired to oversee the design and construction of this new, 60,000 SF school facility in upper Manhattan. The Cooke School and Institute provides special education services in New York City, offering a school for students ages 5-21, as well as consulting and training services. Prior to the opening of the new building, Cooke’s K-12 programs operated out of multiple rental properties across Manhattan. In addition to uniting all programs in one location, the new building also allowed Cooke to build based on the needs of their students; resulting in state-of-the art educational facilities, therapy and counseling spaces, large and small group break out spaces, full size gymnasium, specialized classrooms for OT/PT, creative arts and music, a yoga studio, and two rooftop outdoor spaces, and daily living labs; all with full ADA access.
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Project Planning and Project Design and Design Team Management, including RFP process for all Direct-to-Owner professionals and vendors.
Construction Purchasing, Administration and Close Out
Prepare and actively manage Master Project Schedule and Master Project Budget
Despite COVID 19 pandemic, project was completed under budget
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Wrapped construction in the midst of 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.
Assisted with planning and implementation of a multi-site relocation.
Demolition of an existing building and make-ready.
Difficult foundation conditions, soil contamination, dewatering
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Owner - Cooke School & Institute
Architect - PBDW Architects
Builder - McGowan Builders
Photography - Francis Dzikowski
“For 30 years, Cooke dreamt of opening their very own new school building. In 2020, we now have that school that we dreamt of. A school that was designed with our students needs specifically in mind. A school that is fully accessible to everyone due to full ADA compliance.”
- Michael Eaton
Vice President, Advancement
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Architizer
PBDW Architects’ bulbous East Harlem Cooke School sails toward the future of learning
The Architect’s Newspaper, July 30, 2021
Cooke School & Institute Nears Completion
CityRealty, January 20, 2020
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The Chicago Athenaeum, American Architecture Award, 2022
Architizer A+Awards, Architecture + Color category, Special Mention, 2022
Vanceva World of Color Awards, Honorable Mention, 2022