General Electric – Building 66 for Battery Manufacturing

As part of a competitive design process, Synthesis, as part of a design-build team with EYP Architects, was awarded the final phase of a prestigious green energy project for General Electric in Schenectady, New York. The design is an adaptive reuse of an old manufacturing building, renovated for the corporate headquarters of the Battery Division. The design features an impressive four-story lobby, offices and conference spaces, which will be the gateway and most visible part of this state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

The Battery Plant was the site of a visit by President Barack Obama in January 2011, where he highlighted GE’s commitment to sustainable energy and energy innovation.

The project has a goal of a LEED Silver accreditation and was completed Fall 2012, under the direction of the Construction Manager, LeChase Construction, LLC.