Campus Belvedere
“Campus Belvedere, The First Italian Arts and Cultural Campus in the entire Country begins to take shape in Staten Island, New York....” “Campus Belvedere, The First Italian Arts and Cultural Campus in the entire Country begins to take shape in Staten Island, New York....”
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ith breathtaking views of the Verrazano Bridge and New York harbor as a backdrop, the formerly RoeblingStirn mansion is getting a makeover!! Once the conversion of this 1908 land marked gem turned Italian Arts and Cultural Center is complete it will change the landscape of New York City forever! More importantly, Casa Belvedere and its surrounding three acres of hilltop property salutes the tens of thousands of Italian immigrants whose hard work and sacrifices greatly contributed to the building of this great nation. Finally a fitting tribute honoring a centuries-old and rich heritage, culture and people!! The following provides an Arial view of this extraordinary vision and this extraordinary project: • The First Floor will continue to be used as an Exhibition Space and affords Special Event and Dining Opportunities • A demonstrative/instructional kitchen will be housed to the left of the foyer and dining areas, affording its own separate entrance for special cooking demonstrations and more inti¬mate gatherings • There will be a Members Only Dining Room and Restaurant in the lower level, as well as a banquet hall accommodating up to 120 guests • There will be a Members Only Wine Cellar in the lower level • The Second Floor will be dedicated to the beginnings of a Culinary Academy offering classes for the average food enthusiast as well as a Training Plat¬form for Chefs with 15 individual cook¬ing stations. Additionally a temperature-controlled classroom will be dedicated to chocolate making and more, with an adjacent baking room.
• The Italian Language Classes will also be housed on the 2nd floor of the man¬sion. • The Solarium, to the right of the Build¬ing, will be rebuilt to its original 1908 Roebling-Stern grand splendor! • A new Outdoor Terrace will be constructed to the rear of the Mansion, directly above the existing veranda, and is designed with a tip of the hat to Classic Roman Architecture. A New Free Standing Building, rear of the mansion: • A new Free Standing Building will be built at the rear of the property matching the architecture of the mansion and integrat¬ed into the campus theme • This new Building will be a fully equipped Culinary Academy and Arts Building offering classes in Classic Italian Cuisine, Baking, Bread Making as well as additional Ex¬hibit Space and banquet facility Italian-American Museum: • An Italian-American Museum will be incorpo¬rated as a 4th building on the grounds of the Campus (not yet placed on the current campus renderings) Surrounding Property: • The hill to the rear of the property will be trans¬formed into a small Boutique Vineyard for members and students. The Vineyard will be incorporated into the Academy’s Teaching Cur¬riculum • A Greenhouse, replete with Fresh Herbs and Vegetables will be maintained by the Cook¬ing Academy Students and will be used year round. Complimenting the Greenhouse will be an organic garden with the appropriate seasonal fruits and vegetables that can thrive in New York climate. • The front of the building will be an environmentally sensitive parking area utilizing a grass paving system • Additionally, enjoy spectacular views of New York Harbor and the Ver¬razano Bridge from Campus Belvedere, the premier Italian Arts and Cul¬tural Campus!
Campus Belvedere For more info on naming opportunities, membership, sponsorship or to find out how you can get involved in this noble cause that will preserve and promote our great heritage and culture for perpituity, please call 718-273-7660or write info@casa-belvedere.org. To make a donation, small or large, please visit www.casa-belvedere.org and click “Donate Now”. Consider leaving a legacy in loving memory of a family member or simply to honor your family name, ask about our various naming opportunities today. www.casa-belvedere.org