Project Details
- Project Name
- Madison Putnam Housing
- Location
-
926 and 930 Madison Street
1009, 1013, 1023, 1052, and 1054 Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn ,NY ,USA
- Architect
- RKTB Architects
- Client/Owner
- CPC Resources
- Project Types
- Multifamily
- Project Scope
- New Construction
- Size
- 60,000 sq. feet
- Year Completed
- 2012
- Shared by
- RKTB Architects, P.C.
- Project Status
- Built
- Style
- Modern
Project Description
Also known as “The Cornerstone Project,” Putnam Madison Housing was built using the design guidelines established by the copyrighted Infill Housing Prototype that RKTB developed in collaboration with CPC Resources, Inc. The prototype was in response to the challenge of finding a means for utilizing the numerous vacant sites in New York for use as affordable housing. Putnam Madison consists of 48 apartments in seven different buildings on 4 lots, totaling approximately 60,000 SF.
Because of the size of the building only one stair is required. This stair, a key design element, was conceived as a vertical extension of the street. Since it is on the front of the building a strong visual connection is created between it and the street. This aspect also helps to alleviate the tedium of climbing the stair and promotes strong sense of security since it can constantly be viewed from the street.
