BUILDING SYSTEMS II

Gateway to Genesee is a mixed-use development in Rochester, New York, designed to strengthen the connection between the urban fabric and the Genesee River. The project organizes public commercial spaces at the lower levels and more private residential and work spaces above, centered around a landscaped communal courtyard. Transparent ground-floor façades, bridges, terraces, and waterfront views create an active relationship between indoor and outdoor spaces. The design integrates architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems into a comprehensive building proposal, with material choices including fire-treated wood and copper cladding.