U of NY | LEHMAN CHILDCARE CENTER

1st Place - Education

Modular Building Institute, Award of Distinction - 2014

Building a childcare center in the tight urban space of a downtown university campus in the Bronx isn't child's play. It is, however, a whole lot easier when it's built off-site and craned into place -- one module at a time -- over a single week. ​ The architect's vision was to minimize campus disruption, maximize outdoor play areas, and build in 'best practices' in sustainability. ​ The 12,000 square foot facility accentuates modularity with its cantilevered upper floor and central atrium with floating staircase in the lobby. ​ The large atrium skylight provides natural light and passive ventilation. Interior finishes, bright and colorful, include glazed walls. The open lobby provides access and viewing for play areas. ​ College officials estimated that time from groundbreaking to occupancy was cut in half using MODLOGIQ'S off-site modular construction.