Hudson river state hospital
Studio 4: Revitalization of Hudson River State Hospital: Memorial & Adaptive Reuse
Project Description: This project focuses on the revitalization of the historic Hudson River State Hospital (HRSH) in Poughkeepsie, NY, a Kirkbride Plan hospital designed by Frederick Clarke Withers and landscaped by Calvert Vaux in 1868. Despite being listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the site remains vulnerable to neglect or demolition. This two-part project will engage with the complex history of the site and imagine new possibilities for its future.
Studio lead by: Professor Robert Kirkbride
The Reflective Garden
Part 1: Memorial
The project aims to engage visitors in a way that fosters remembrance and respect for the often-difficult histories of the former patients and staff.
Visiting the site
Visiting the site allowed me to understand the scale of the hospital, and gaining an understanding of its current condition
Site Plan Model
1/64" = 1'-0"
The reflective garden is inspired by the Kirkbride plan that is famous for its elegant, large buildings designed in a staggered pattern to suit local weather, and landscape conditions. It aims to improve patients mental health by providing ample sunlight, fresh air, and views of nature.
West Elevation
1/2”=1’-0”
