Site: Hempstead

Hempstead is a village in Nassau County, New York, United States, located in the Town of Hempstead. According to the United States Census Bureau, the population is 55,113 people. It is New York's most densely populated village. It is the most highly populated community in both the Town of Hempstead and Nassau County.

Site Location

  • Long Island, New York

  • Hempstead

  • Polk Avenue

The existing building has been closed for a couple of year because it does not meet code requirements. Therefore, it will be demolished a new building will be propossed.

50-54 Polk Ave, Hempstead NY, 11550 32, 821 sq ft
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Perry and Marty Granoff Center for the Creative Arts

Art center for a mix of Brown University's departments, including theater, dance, music, and visual art.

Architects: Diller Scofidio + Renfro

Construction Management: Shawmut Design & Construction

Area: 38,815 square-foot

Year: 2011

Type: Cultural Center

Providence, R.I

Proposed Building

  • View Between Spaces

  • High Ceiling

  • Split Level Structure

  • Level 1

  • Level 2

  • Level 3

  • Level 4

  • West Section

  • East Section

Design Approach