New Choices Recovery Center

New Choices Recovery Center|Schenectady, New York

New Choices Recovery Center is a not-for-profit agency licensed by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports. Their previous location was no longer meeting their needs. architecture+ was retained by the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) to prepare a feasibility study and outline a proposed design for a new headquarters with Day Treatment and Outpatient Programs on State Street

Project Type:
Addiction Treatment

architecture+ partnered with Highbridge Development, the owner of the site, for this $3.75 million design-build project. The new two-story building contains approximately 10,600 square feet per floor. It includes a double-height reception space for abundant natural light. The first floor includes Administrative Offices, Conference Room, Medical Office, Records, Storage Area, Recreation, Kitchen, and Dining/Event Room. The second floor is similarly organized with multiple Group Counselling rooms centrally located. Program space is shared since the Day Treatment Program operates mornings and afternoons while the Outpatient Program operates evenings and weekends.

We integrated materials found in this historic neighborhood and throughout the city into the building’s façade to complement Schenectady’s diverse architectural streetscape. Client access to the building is from the State Street entrance where check-in at the reception desk will provide controlled access to program spaces while staff access to the building is primarily at a secondary entrance.