The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation chose to renovate and enlarge their Warrensburg headquarters. The two-phase, $3.9-million project completely renovated the entire building, producing open office groups of staff and departments for better efficiency while providing a more pleasing work environment. The building houses 10 different departments, conference rooms, staff and public toilets, and staff support areas.

The first step in the design process was to develop site and massing studies for an addition, almost equal in size to the existing building, that would not overpower the existing building, site, or look tacked on. The solution was to provide a new angled office wing, similar in design to the existing building but separated from the existing structure by a taller 2-1/2 story atrium. The addition builds upon the "Adirondack" motif so easily recognizable in most "En Con" buildings: stone veneer base with board and batten siding above and shingled, low-pitch roofs.

A major project design requirement was to exceed energy efficiency standards and guidelines and to be LEED certified. LEED design items of particular note include: increased energy efficiency, extensive recycling of removed materials, use of local materials and improved indoor air quality.