Abandoned over 10 years ago, the former Sheffield School is being revitalized by the City of Newport, the Chamber of Commerce, and Rhode Island’s Economic Development Fund. Studio Troika participated in this project as the Design Architect, collaborating with Northeast Collaborative Architects as the Architect of Record.
A reflective glass curtain wall carves through the center of the building, from the roof to the first floor. The new atrium creates the heart of the building with complex light and reflection strategies that activate the building.