Hunters Point South I.S./H.S. 404

Queens, NY

Client: New York City School Construction Authority
Completion: 2013
Area: 145,000 sf
LEED Silver Equivalent Anticipated

The new Hunters Point South I.S. / H.S. 404 will accommodate 1,071 students and comprises an Intermediate School, a High School, District 75, and shared facilities. The site for the 145,000-square-foot school is a currently-undeveloped parcel of the Hunters Point South Development in Queens, now being reformed as part of the City's rezoning and redevelopment project. The School will comply with the requirements of the New York City Green Schools Guide.

FXFOWLE's design will create distinct learning environments that allow each program to function independently, while sharing common resources. Of particular importance, the orientation and configuration of spaces will capitalize on light, air, and views. Major assembly spaces are clustered in the southwest wing of the building, while the auditorium is located as an "object" in the center of the third and fourth floors, straddling the I.S. and H.S. The project's top floor is literally its crowning feature, with dining spaces located adjacent to a large outdoor terrace, affording sweeping views of Manhattan and the East River.

This project is currently under construction.