An historic Manhattan armory’s drill hall is transformed into a bright workplace with strategic skylight placement and the insertion of two glass-fronted mezzanines.
FXFOWLE opted for an underfloor air distribution system so the interior does not have overhead ductwork obstructing the new skylights and restored steel trusses.
A vertical volume capped with skylights connects the armory’s forebuilding to the drill hall with open stairwells that compensate for differences in floor height.