The Opportunity
The Site
Nestled in the Hudson Highlands, the Garrison comprises 200+ rolling acres with a world class view of the Hudson River to Storm King Mountain, Breakneck Ridge and the distant Catskill mountains.
The site is approximately two miles south of Boscobel House and Gardens, the current summer home of the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival.
Parcels for Conservation
73.83 acres
60.-1-59.3 17.28 acres
Parcel C 60.-1-63 1.11 acres
Parcel E 60.-1-69 8.86 acres
Parcel E 60.-1-70 0.10 acres
Parcel F 60.-2-29.1 7.03 acres
Parcel F 60.-2-29.2 9.67 acres
Parcel G 60.-2-26.71 29.78 acres
Residence
29.50 acres
60.-1-59.2 (partial) 27.65 acres
60.-1-64 1.85 acres
Hudson Valley Shakespeare
97.26 acres
60.-1-59.2 (partial) 97.26 acres
Current Concept Plan
6 Artists and Guest Lodging Bulidings
Parking - Staff (45 Spaces)
5 Artist and Guest Lodging Buildings + 1 Amenity Building
Pavilion
20-Room Hotel
Pervious Parking Lot (78 Spaces)
Wedding Venue
Valley Restaurant
Existing Guest Lodging
Existing Parking Lot (94 Spaces) Future
Landscape as Procession
ANTICIPATE
Vehicular approach/exit
GREETING
REVEAL
APPROACH IMMERSION
WONDER ANTICIPATION IMMERSION
GATHER
GREETING
REVEAL
GATHER
Vehicular approach/exit
Structural Development
Solar Control Solar trellies create comfortable shading
Rain Water Storage
Grey water collected from roofs reduces well-water demand
Concession
Natural Cross
Ventilation
Thermal
The theater as organic machine. The innovative roof structure creates comfortable shading for visitors, while also framing views and shielding from afternoon glare. Prevailing winds provide passive cooling. Rain water is collected, stored, and used to reduce freshwater (well water) demand. Solar panels reduce power loads.