JAMES NEWBURY HOTEL
Coxsackie, NY
Merit Award | Commercial/Industrial | Large Project
SWBR
Ideally located along the picturesque Hudson River, Coxsackie has transformed thanks to a visionary local developer. Initially planned as an expansion of a 19th-century building into a hotel, structural challenges led to the creation of the 45-room James Newbury Hotel, honoring the area’s industrial legacy and blending historical charm with contemporary comfort. The development optimizes Hudson River access, enhances vistas, travel, and green spaces, and celebrates the region’s past through adaptive reuse of materials, including original bricks and artifacts. The hotel’s industrial-inspired interiors respect its history, with each room reflecting Coxsackie’s heritage and modern allure. An adjacent event center, formerly a manufacturing hub, now hosts various gatherings with reclaimed industrial charm, while the rooftop bar offers panoramic Hudson views. The project has sparked community revival and enriched Coxsackie’s social scene.
“The project pays homage to the area’s industrial legacy. Its beautiful interiors and river views enhance the development and generate excitement. The building fits well into the area’s eclecticism, with a nice scale and color selection.”
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Client: Empire Riverfront Ventures LLC/James Newbury Hotel
Design Team & Consultants: Scott Townsend, AIA, Submitting Architect; Geoffrey MacDonald, Principal; Engineered Solutions, MEP; Glen & Company, Interior Design, Bishop Beaudry Construction
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©Brian Jones; Mark Morand, Mainframe Photography; Michael Gallitelli, Metroland Photo