where we’ve been
63-67 Central Avenue, Ossining, NY
through
the years
Photo of existing space - 1975
In 1874, the building was destroyed by a fire and replaced with the current structure.
Photo of existing space.
Both past and present artists have given The Olive stories to tell, messages to convey, and moments of reflection.
#artistsofolive
Katherine Fan
Frederic Matys Thurz Art
Jesse Collyer Jr.
Lillian Russell
Art on Display
John Sullivan
We envisioned the future of our creative building into thoughtfully dynamic spaces.
imagining our future
The owners envisioned this project as an opportunity to provide and extend inspirational performance space to the community of, and surrounding, Ossining. Beyond and without regard to financial gain, it is an exercise in growing the community they were raised in.
The existing 13,000 square foot building was transformed into an active, 21st Century cultural hub. The building's unique attributes support a wide range of arts and performance use scenarios.
The four levels were optimized and renovated to occupy flexible workspaces, studios, and a performance space with modular stage.
Conceptual Rendering
Conceptual Rendering
sustainability
For an integral and meaningful build, the renovated Opera House represents environmental stewardship. Exploration for sustainable means and methods included geothermal heating and cooling, limited rainwater harvesting, thermal envelope, daylight dimming, and occupancy sensor lighting controls.
Perimeter Walls to achieve a R-20 performance minimally, including perimeter basement walls. Performance increases up to R-25 or R-30 will be assessed.
All exterior wall, masonry penetrating elements will be removed. Penetrations will be sealed. New infrastructure will be located in new interior wall cavities.
A R-60 level of insulation performance is proposed for the roof and attic. The installation of solar panels on the roof is considered.
VRF systems (Variable Refrigerant System) with heat recovery on a DOAS (Dedicated Outdoor Air System) is proposed. The large roof allows installation of these units. This device will heat and cool the building.
The Electrical Grid in NY is planned to be 70% renewable by 2030 and 100% Carbon Free by 2040. If the public utilities meet these goals, an all-electric building will meet the decarbonization goal by 2040.
Preserving the Olive Opera House meant more than saving a historic building. It created a new home for arts, culture, learning and community, bringing new energy and purpose to a place that has been part of Ossining for generations.
becoming the olive
Restoration and Renovation to the historic Olive Opera House reimagines its legacy use as a key arts and community gathering venue providing contemporary spaces for culture, art, and expression in Ossining.
63-67 Central Avenue, Ossining, NY
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