Charles Benenson Visitor Center and Gallery at the Art Omi International Art Center

Ghent, New York

F:T Architecture + Interiors, PLLC

Completion Date: June 2008

Owner: Art Omi International Arts Center

Charles Benenson Visitor Center and Gallery at the Art Omi International Art Center

Photo © Mark LaRosa

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Program: A 4,200-square-foot gallery and visitor’s center set on 120 acres.

Design concept and solution: This contemporary sculpture park, located in the hills of Columbia County, New York, serves as a gateway and resting place for a 150-acre visitor center that houses over 80 outdoor installations. An indoor gallery houses interior exhibitions and serves as a venue for lectures, concerts, and public programming in the arts. Large expanses of curtainwall glazing set against stonewalls contribute to effective daylighting. The project was awarded LEED Silver certification in part because of its green roof, use of solar power, and recycled materials.

Gross square footage:
4200 sq. ft.

Site size:
120 acres

Total construction cost:
$1,200,000

Architect:
F:T Architecture + Interiors, PLLC
160 Quinn Lane
Ghent, NY 12075
T: 518.392.3721
F: 518.392.5261
www.ftarchitecture.com

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