Community Projects

Inwood House

CommunityNew York, NY

   VBA was asked to completely renovate the federally funded Inwood House: The Family Learning Center provides comprehensive residential care for pregnant foster teens and learning opportunities for the entire family.   The scope of work includes a complete restructuring of the buildings administration and on site programs.  The renovation also includes new building plumbing, HVAC, and ADA compliance.  A new…

Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club

CommunityBronx, NY

The Boys & Girls Club of America commissioned VBA to design a much needed new clubhouse in the Bronx. The Client obtained an abandoned 6-story building from the City of New York: the Hebrew Institute of University Heights, which once housed a synagogue and classrooms. The design intent was to develop cost efficient and durable spaces suitable for children of…