“While sustainable design goals aren’t new, they’re being realized in a greater number of projects nationwide. Bringing a carbon-neutral project to downtown Schenectady is something I’m passionate about,” said C2 Design Group principal Michael Roman, RA, AIA, NCARB. “The Lafayette was designed through a collaborative process to achieve a low-emission and resilient building that is both transformative and impactful.”
C2 provided architectural design services for the winning project, a new, five-story, multi-family housing project located in downtown Schenectady, New York on the corner of Lafayette and Liberty Streets. The 64-unit building will offer a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom units with competitive lease rates responsive to the demand for more affordable living options. The site is a short walk from restaurants, shops, entertainment venues and nightlife, local universities, and other transportation access points. Building amenities will include a rooftop terrace, ground floor indoor parking with electric vehicle charging stations, a fitness center, a co-working center, a pet washing room, and fiber-based high speed internet access throughout the building. This will give residents the option to live, work, and play without leaving the building.
