Olmsted Center

Within the heart of Flushing Meadows – Corona Park, Sherwood worked with BKSK Architects on the reconstruction of the NYC Parks Department Headquarters at The Olmsted Center. Originally designed by SOM in 1961 and used as the administrative headquarters for the 1964 World’s Fair, the project provides new work space for park staff. The facility incorporates sustainable design principles while meeting a LEED Gold rating. Sherwood’s role has spanned the design process from feasibility analysis to construction documentation of all site civil improvements. To alleviate flooding concerns on the site, Sherwood developed a comprehensive stormwater management strategy that not only includes LID water management techniques but creates a managed flood plain system which floods low priority areas first while high priority areas are protected.

Flood Zone Mapping | Image BKSK
Diagram Depicting Choreographing Water for the Floodable Building | Image BKSK
Rain Link | Image BKSK
Proposed Rain Berm | Image BKSK
Proposed Rain Berm System | Image BKSK
Image Raimund Koch Photographer
Image Raimund Koch Photographer
LocationFlushing Meadows, NY
ClientNYC Parks Department
Design
Partners
BKSK Architects
Size5 Acres | 150,000 SF
StatusPhase 1 Completed 2014

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