Seatuck Environmental Nature Interpretive Center - Long Island, New York

This facility is located on approximately 80 acres along the estuaries of the Great South Bay. Roughly 30 acres are wetlands and marshes with the remaining land covered in scrub oaks and dwarf pines native to Long Island's South Shore. 

The house and grounds were planned and designed by the architect Grosvenor Atterbury in 1916. Atterbury is most famous for the development of Forest Hills Gardens in Queens and his stature as a turn of the century architect, along with this example of his work on a private residences, will qualify the project for historic status.

The mission of the Seatuck Environmental Association is to promote the conservation of Long Island’s Wildlife and Environment, through education, research and advocacy. In conjunction to all Peter Caradonna Architects concept of designs, promoting work in harmony with the planet harnessing its energy and using only earth friendly materials, methods and products in the buildings construction, incorporated into a high quality, energy efficient building to last well through the turn of the next century.

In addition to being a LEED™ project, the plan is to develop a 13,000 square foot Historical Building renovation that addresses contemporary issues of energy efficiency, sustainability and a healthy interior environment that will be beneficial to occupants of both public and private.  The unique challenge is to blend green building with historic preservation.

The 80 acres of protected wildlife habitat form the foundation of the proposed nature center. The varied habitats become the outdoor classrooms, and largely make up most of Seatuck’s educational offerings. Seatuck proposes to establish and maintain a series of nature trails, boardwalks and an observation platform.

The proposed program is to renovate the interior of the, first and second floors while creating public and private spaces. Seatuck will use the building to educate using multiple functions and simultaneous activities