CTA Architects P.C. has completed a redevelopment of the refuse storage area at Morningside Gardens, a six-building co-op residential complex in Manhattan’s Morningside Heights neighborhood. The complex contains roughly 980 apartments and is situated near Columbia University and Barnard College.

“Our architectural team created a new refuse area that is architecturally attractive from both the street level and the apartments above.  The new design also alleviated traffic problems brought about by the former inefficient layout,” said G. Douglas Cutsoegeorge, AIA, principal of CTA Architects, in a statement.

The new design provides easier access to new refuse containers and places a major focus on improving the aesthetics of the entire area.

“During the pre-design phase, we consulted with both MHHC management and the city’s Department of Sanitation to develop the optimal design,” said CTA Senior Project Manager Frank Scanlon, AIA, in a statement.  “We wanted to ensure the new design would solve issues from architectural, aesthetic and access points of view, while also accommodating possible new regulations and technological developments in waste management.”