To help Chase fulfill an initiative to better serve employees JRS designed a supplemental child-care center. Zones for various age groups were created for separate appeal while indoor/outdoor play areas, a “kids” kitchen, and first-aid station round out the project.

Utilizing our 8-step discovery process, JRS partnered with the bank to erect a reduced carbon footprint branch on a designated “brownfield” site. LEED standards were applied to demolition, slab containment, recycling of construction waste and use of local and sustainable harvest materials.

An example of early 20th century bank architecture, this branch was suffering elemental damage due to window systems deterioration. JRS’s solution called for all new steel windows, custom designed to match originals in style, color, and size as well as restoration of interior finishes. In addition to the cosmetic upgrade and weather protection, overall energy efficiency has been markedly improved.

For this project, JRS worked with Chase to integrate sustainable materials and green technology into their standard branch design. Constructed according to LEED guidelines, eco-friendly components include low VOC paints, high-efficiency plumbing systems, recycled interior finishes and Energy Star office equipment and lighting.

Currently a Chase branch, this turn-of-the-last-century landmark and former “five-and-dime” was restored to its original character through a progressive program of adaptive reuse and preservation. Our responsibilities included all design approvals and construction management.

Located in the village’s historic district, our modifications to this 1898 structure adapted it for modern retail banking while preserving its period character. Working in concert with the Roslyn Historic Board, our restorations included a new custom window and door to match originals as well as replacement of deteriorating wood from around the building. A repainting in historic colors added the finishing touch.

For decades the five & dime known as “Big D” stood at the corner of Willis and Hillside Avenue and still holds a special place in the memories of local residents. Long vacant, JRS worked with Chase to restore the building’s traditional motif and character while merging in a completely modern banking floor.

Presented with a shell-only structure, our project team transformed the building into a Class-A office and operations facility. Upon entry, an abundance of natural light from the large skylights in the lobby fills the space. High-tech in all its elements, features include a central security command center and a dual function cafeteria-meeting theater with full audiovisual capabilities.

Central to the transformation of a shell-only building into high-tech office and operations space was our dual-use concept for a full service, 125-seat corporate cafeteria. Acoustically designed and equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual capabilities, the dining facility doubles as a theater for meetings and events.

To underscore the private banking image of Chase’s mid-town location, our design team chose elements of high-style and luxury to fit out the secluded lobby and reception areas. Elegant fabrics and finishes are integrated with art from the bank’s world class collection including works of Picasso, Warhol, and Lichtenstein.