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Concept for a Temporary Riverside Bandshell in Winooski, VT

1/08/2008

This concept model was prepared to coincide with a discussion in the Winooski City Council (1/7/08) of the possible construction of a temporary Bandshell, to be located adjacent to the Champlain Mill.
To get the discussion going, Mr. Smith presented this quick sketch of one possible form the structure could take. Other options were discussed at the meeting.
The idea was well received by the Council, and with any luck, a bandshell/stage of some form or another will be ready for the Summer season. If you are interested in helping to make this project a reality please e-mail us.

View toward the Southeast with the Champlain Mill beyond

Cross section through stage looking West. Vending/storage area to the left

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Israel Smith establishes new architecture firm!

12/16/2006

After thirteen years as an architect with firms in Philadelphia, New York and Burlington, Israel has established his own studio in Winooski, Vermont.

Most recently, Israel worked at Truex-Cullins in Burlington,VT. While at the firm, he completed the construction phase work of the Marriott Courtyard Burlington Harbor Hotel, participated in the preliminary design of the proposed new South Burlington Police Station, and was the project architect for the proposed Vermont Secretary of State Archives Building in Montpelier.

Israel brings a wide array of experience to his new practice. In Philadelphia he participated in the design of both high-end residences and affordable homes. In New York, he renovated historical yacht clubs and high-rise office buildings. In the commercial realm, he has designed car dealerships, art supply stores and shopping centers.

Israel has been a member of award-winning teams throughout his career. He was a member of the design team for the Evanston Public Library in 1992. From 1995 to 1999, he was a project architect working under principal architect Spence Kass on Gray Range and Leslynn Court, two of Philadelphia's most prestigious Main-Line estates.

Active projects for the new firm include residential and hospitality work. However, the firm plans to additionally focus on non-profit institutions and civic projects over the next year.

Israel currently holds licenses in Vermont, New York and Maine. He is NCARB certified, which allows him to be licensed quickly in any state.

Israel is committed to environmentally sustainable building practices and is a LEED accredited "green building" professional.

Israel is certified by the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) as a Construction Documents Technologist (CDT)

Israel is an active community servant. He is currently a member of the Winooski Advisory Planning Council where he has been involved in rewriting the Winooski Zoning Ordinance.

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