The new St. Charles Resurrection Cemeteries Welcoming and Administration Center represents an ultimate effort to delicately synergize the aspects of “business” with the emotional sensitivity. The architecture, interior design, furniture, lighting, color palette, and various elements of the new center were designed to provide solace and a sensitive atmosphere to the families who are burying a loved one.

The design challenge was in the duality of the building’s program and the distinct way visitors experience the facility. The design expresses great restraint and respect for the people and their emotional when they experience the interior spaces of the new Welcoming and Administration Center.

Project Facts

• Client: The Diocese of Brooklyn
• Location: Farmingdale, New York
• Completion: 2011
• Cost: $8,100,000
• Services: Architectural Design,  Concept Development,  Electrical Engineering,  Fire Protection + Life Safety,  Interior Design,  Landscape Architectural Design,  Master Planning,  Mechanical Engineering,  Plumbing Engineering,  Site Master Planning

Awards

• 2011 ARCHI Commendation.
• USGBC Award Final “2011 Jeff Zogg Build New York State.”