GRAYMOOR FRIARY
Graymoor Friary is located on a beautiful hillside with an existing, hilltop chapel and an administrative building and spiritual centerat the foot of the hill.An extensive, 5-story friary and retreat center totaling 25,000 square feet linked all the buildings. Fox Blocks was used to support the Friary’s 200-year life expectancy for the facility.
![2016 GRAYMOOR FRIARY 9](https://dogk5k0c5kg4s.cloudfront.net/web/images/2016-GRAYMOOR-FRIARY-9.jpg?mtime=20190329110509&focal=none)
The designer, Alfandre Architecture, New Platz, New York, became familiar with Fox Blocks while designing and building their own LEED Platinum office building. For the Friars, who were looking for a building with low operational costs, energy efficiency and high durability, the use of ICFs perfectly met their goals.
![2016 GRAYMOOR FRIARY 5](https://dogk5k0c5kg4s.cloudfront.net/web/images/2016-GRAYMOOR-FRIARY-5.jpg?mtime=20190329110511&focal=none)
Fox Blocks construction time was 80 days on a 300 day project. The Fox Blocks construction was 30% less compared to reinforced masonry that was insulated and furred out. Construction cost was 20% less than this traditional method.
Project Stats
Location | Garrison, NY |
Square Footage | 25,000 (overall) 29,000 (Fox Blocks) |
Owner/Developer | Franciscan Friars |
General Contractor | Sisca Construction Services |
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Architect | Alfandre Architecture |
Structural Engineer | Innovative Engineering Services |
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