General Theological Seminary, Chelsea Enclave

0510 Chelsea Enclave Hero2

General Theological Seminary, Chelsea Enclave

The design for this residential building unites past and present, updating a palette of two centuries of architectural history to meet the modern era.

0510 Chelsea Enclave Hero1

During the design development of Chelsea Enclave details like the texture, color and value of every brick and molding were researched extensively to create a seamless transition between old and new – a distinction already lauded by the NYC Landmarks Commission.

Susan T. Rodriguez, Design Partner
0510 Chelsea Enclave Street4

An historic landmark and one of the oldest seminaries in North America, General Theological Seminary provides a context of tradition, natural beauty and tranquility for the residences of Chelsea Enclave. 

0510 Chelsea Enclave Street2
0510 Chelsea Enclave Street1
0510 Chelsea Enclave Hero3

The landmarked enclave employs scale, palette and open space consistently. In facing the challenge of integrating housing into this site, the design presents a modern intervention respectful of its existing context.

0510 Chelsea Enclave Facade1
0510 Chelsea Enclave Facade2
0510 Chelsea Enclave Hero4

The design references the scale and material quality of the Gothic-inspired architecture of the historic Chelsea Square precinct, employing a subtle interplay of brick, brownstone and glass to create a dialogue between old and new. Modern glass panels illuminate the textured brick façade, offering an outstanding architectural complement to the surrounding sanctuary.

0510 Chelsea Enclave Courtyard2
0510 Chelsea Enclave Interior3
0510 Chelsea Enclave Street3

Details

Year
2010
Location
New York, NY
Size
170,000 GSF
Program
Fifty-four residential units

Team

Design Partner
Susan T. Rodriguez
Management Partner
Timothy Hartung
Project Manager
Damyanti Radheshwar
Design Team
Sean Baumes, Lois Mate, Dona Orozova, Harry Park, Patricia Salas, Melissa Sarko, Daniel Stube
Associate Architect
Daniel Frankfurt P.C. Engineers & Architects

Press

  • 2011
    • "General Seminary to Honor Three Church Leaders, Dedicate New Library" (Episcopal News Service, 10/10/2011)
  • 2010
    • Harris, Elizabeth A. "A Fraternal Twin for a Seminary" (The New York Times, 1/3/2010)
  • 2011
    • Stoelker, Tom. "Not Too Close" (The Architect's Newspaper, 6/21/2011)

Consultants

Structural
Silman
MEP
WSP Flack + Kurtz, Inc.
Civil
Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc.
Lighting
Brandston Partnership, Inc.
Acoustics
Shen Milsom & Wilke
Specifications
Construction Specifications, Inc.
Code/Life Safety
Design 2147
Theater
Harvey Marshall Berling Associates
Photography
Aislinn Weidele/Ennead Architects