NEW YORK STATE SHERIFF’S INSTITUTE (NYSSI) SHERIFF RON SPIKE SUMMER CAMP AND WELLNESS CENTER
Penn Yan, NY
Citation Award | Unbuilt
SMRT Architects & Engineers
The New York State Sheriff’s Institute (NYSSI) Sheriff Ron Spike Summer Camp and Wellness Center is a transformative 87,600-square-foot facility on Keuka Lake. This year-round center offers underprivileged and at-risk youth free summer camp experiences, fostering positive interactions with law enforcement. Beyond summer, it serves as a vital hub for wellness, education, and training for New York State sheriffs, first responders, and their families, addressing a critical need for public safety support.
The resilient design seamlessly blends with the natural landscape, featuring a multifunctional assembly hall, commercial kitchen, healthcare spaces, and an outdoor amphitheater. Natural materials like raw plywood and concrete create an inviting entryway, while interior elements pay homage to existing camp structures. Sustainability is key, with biophilic design, mass timber construction, and rooftop solar panels. This facility is engineered to be energetic yet calming, creating a nurturing environment for all.
“Nicely designed spaces for gathering; the design makes the most of a tight budget.”
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Client: New York State Sheriff’s Institute (NYSSI)
Design Team & Consultants: Lance Lowell, AIA, Submitting Architect; Lianne Roman, Interiors; Page Bickham, Architectural Designer; Greg Faustine, EE; Matt Cramer, Structural; Melissa Flynn, Civil; Bishoy Hanna, Mechanical; Elite Studio 1, Kitchen Consultant; Pike Construction, CM Estimator
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