Rodeph Sholom School Playdecks / Murphy Burnham & Buttrick Architects

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  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  3800 ft²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2018
  • Photographs
    Photographs:Francis Dzikowski
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Atlas Carpet Mills
Rodeph Sholom School Playdecks / Murphy Burnham & Buttrick Architects - Windows
© Francis Dzikowski

Text description provided by the architects. MBB renovated Rodeph Sholom School’s playdecks, including 1,500 sf of play area on a lower rooftop for the elementary school students; and the construction of a new 2,300 sf play area on an upper roof for the middle school students. These outdoor, on-site play spaces are a critical component of active design strategies, by supplementing interior physical education spaces and supporting student wellness.

Rodeph Sholom School Playdecks / Murphy Burnham & Buttrick Architects - Windows
© Francis Dzikowski
Upper Roof Plan
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The lower play deck was resurfaced and a new steel and chain link enclosure was added to allow basketball and foursquare to be played. Decorative green and yellow resin panels were installed around the perimeter creating visual interest and a playful environment in the limited space available. The resin panels also define smaller nooks for students who prefer quieter play.

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© Francis Dzikowski
Upper Roof Elevations
Lower Roof Elevations

Construction of the upper play deck involved reinforcing the existing building’s structure to support a new floor deck and ball cage for an outdoor half basketball court with views of the Manhattan skyline. The new play surface is acoustically isolated from classrooms below and is screened from rooftop mechanical equipment by a fiber-cement board rainscreen. A seating area features a custom Ipe-wood bench that incorporates storage space for sports equipment. As with the lower play deck, the space for active play was maximized while smaller areas were considered opportunities to create quieter zones creating variety and choice for students.

Rodeph Sholom School Playdecks / Murphy Burnham & Buttrick Architects - Facade, Beam, Steel
© Francis Dzikowski

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Address:168 W 79th St, New York, NY 10024, United States

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Cite: "Rodeph Sholom School Playdecks / Murphy Burnham & Buttrick Architects" 25 Aug 2019. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/923501/rodeph-sholom-school-playdecks-murphy-burnham-and-buttrick-architects> ISSN 0719-8884

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