American Youth Hostel*
New York, NY

Originally built in 1883 as a residential facility for indigent women, this neo-classical landmark is one of the surviving works of the renowned 19th century architect Richard Morris Hunt. It features dormer windows, a mansard roof and two-foot thick lower walls. The building, which had fallen in to a state of disrepair, was bought and restored by American Youth Hostel in the 1990s. Its interior was converted to a 477-bed residence, with a 126-seat restaurant. The original chapel was also restored and modernized for use as a meeting space and theater. Because the building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has landmark designation, all changes were reviewed and approved prior to implementation.

*Anton Martinez completed this project prior to joining daSILVA.