Velocity has supported the New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) for many years through their Capital Task Force (CTF) Program, which delivers school-specific capital improvements and specialized room conversion renovations. Each project involves transforming existing spaces to support tailored educational environments, with layouts and equipment selected to meet the needs of individual schools and their end users.
As part of this program, Velocity develops multiple furniture and equipment layouts for review by the SCA, project stakeholders, and end users. To date, we have completed more than 125 CTF renovations, specializing in conversions such as Hydroponic Labs, Recording Studios, Dance Studios, EMT and Nursing Classrooms, Technology and Computer Labs, Sensory Gyms, Yoga and Aerobics Rooms, Special Education Classrooms, STEM Labs, Art Classrooms, Activities for Daily Living Rooms, and Media Rooms.
Selected Projects:
Samuel J. Tilden High School (K415) — 5800 Tilden Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203
Conversion of a 1,700 SF basement teacher cafeteria into a dance studio. Velocity performed full architectural and MEP design services.
John Ericsson Middle School (K126) — 424 Leonard Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Conversion of a 1,060 SF third-floor science classroom into a hydroponics lab. Scope included architectural, MEP, and fire alarm design, along with coordination for new hydroponics equipment and furniture procurement.
Hillcrest High School (Q505) — 160-05 Highland Avenue, Queens, NY 11432
Complex conversion involving the demolition of two classrooms and three storage rooms to create a 2,000 SF Nursing/EMT training classroom. The design includes a demonstration area, new MEP and lighting systems, and a full-scale EMT ambulance training module with nursing beds and equipment.
