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Twin Parks Terrace

Bronx,

New York

Multi-family
D A N O I S Architects

Twin Parks Terrace, part of the New York City Housing Authority, is a 14−story mixed-use facility,containing more than 180 residential units plus ground floor retail and a large community space.

Quaker’s long history of working with local and state housing authorities across the country always gives us a leg up in knowing what products and options are the most beneficial, budget-conscious and codecompliant.  More than 500 windows from Quakers E600 Series were a large part of the project, and Quaker’s expertise and special services proved valuable. 

  • Along with a standard project-out casement, Quaker’s E600 Series possesses a project-in model, which was necessary to meet NYC code.
  • NYC law requires that buildings housing children 10 years or younger must contain window guards which keep the window from opening more than 4 1⁄2” in any direction. Our Limit Travel devices, which are compatible with many of our products — including the E600 are built specifically for this purpose and generally open no more than 4”.
  • Saving on-site labor and time, Quaker supplied louvers already built into the window units. The louvers match up perfectly with the HVAC systems in each apartment.
  • Thicker glass panes were incorporated to suppress street noise.
  • E600’s AW-ratings (AW-100 for Project-In & Fixed, AW-70 for Casement) meant an extremely strong performance from every window — from the bottom story all the way to the top.
  • Satisfying NYC Engineering Calcs plus meeting a required field test proved to be no obstacle for Quaker.

 

Completed in 2023, Twin Parks Terrace now boasts itself as one of the NYCHA’s newest members.

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