500 Grand Concourse

CUNY Hostos Community
College

Bronx, NY
Ongoing

On the Hostos Community College campus, 500 Grand Concourse serves as the academic and administrative hub. In addition to classrooms, laboratories, and a clinical care teaching facility, the 120,000 sq. ft. building provides a workspace for faculty and support staff. For the past 10+ years, Goshow Architects has worked with the college to complete a phased renovation of the entire building, totaling over 40,000 sq. ft.

The scope of work includes reprogramming and interior design of academic spaces, faculty offices, departmental offices, and lobbies on several floors, as well as the addition of a new award-winning School for Dental Hygiene. Additional project elements include new energy efficient lighting and HVAC equipment, low-VOC finishes, upgrades to the roof, and renovated ADA-compliant toilet rooms throughout the building.

By working directly with facilities and maintenance staff, faculty, and senior administration, we established a project approach that met all program goals and prioritized work according to need. To keep the building fully operational during renovation, we have managed a multiphase schedule, maximizing the use of swing space, and structuring construction around the academic calendar.