Miles and Shirley Fiterman Hall in New York City, New York by Pei Cobb Freed & Partners

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After the original Fiterman Hall was irreparably damaged on 9/11 by collapse of the neighboring World Trade Center, the construction of its replacement became an important neighborhood goal, symbolic of Lower Manhattan’s resurgence.

Out of the many design challenges faced, including the environmental remediation and deconstruction of the existing structure, the greatest challenge was to accommodate a vertical campus on a relatively small site. Housing 15 levels of program space, the new building is home to four major academic programs and contains a significant portion of BMCC’s general education teaching spaces.

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• Architects: Pei Cobb Freed & Partners
• Project: Miles and Shirley Fiterman Hall
• Location: Just north of the World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
• Photography: Fernando Guerra, Paul Warchol, KerunIp, Eric Torkells

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Fiterman Hall has two major entrances, each serving a distinct but important purpose. The entry at the northwest corner serves as a natural link to the rest of the BMCC campus to the north, while the south entry faces a new triangular park and the World Trade Center site beyond. This iconic front door opens onto a raised terrace with a public café while providing direct access to the art gallery. These amenities, together with the vibrant atmosphere of dynamic, light-filled spaces, make a vital contribution to the continued rejuvenation of the neighborhood.

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Image Courtesy © Fernando Guerra

Image Courtesy © Paul Warchol

Image Courtesy © KerunIp

Image Courtesy © KerunIp

Image Courtesy © Fernando Guerra

Image Courtesy © Fernando Guerra

Image Courtesy © Fernando Guerra

Image Courtesy © Fernando Guerra

Image Courtesy © Eric Torkells

Image Courtesy © Fernando Guerra

Image Courtesy © Fernando Guerra

Tags: New York, USA

Categories: Art Gallery, Cafe, Conference Center, Hall, Lounge, Offices, Renovation, Terrace

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