DESIGN -The new addition is connected to the existing by means of a glass-walled lobby that provides an entry off of Sachem Street, through a raised court. Great care was taken to make the new structure harmonious with the architectural vocabulary of the 1835 building utilizing modern and energy efficient materials. The lower level is clad in a warm colored stone that echoes the brownstone foundations of the original building. The upper walls are a stucco finish, with slate framing at each window opening. A large overhang provides weather protection and mirrors that on the original.

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