Higher Education Return to Higher Education Return to portfolio One of several projects executed by W2A under an Open-End Contract with Shippensburg University, W2A provided full A/E services for the roofing replacement and roof edge upgrade / repairs plus exterior envelope upgrade at historic Gilbert Hall (c. 1912). The project included: Roof replacement with Synthetic … Read More
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Northampton County College Campus Exterior / Façade Improvements
Higher Education Return to Higher Education Return to portfolio Northampton Community College desired to change the old, industrial look of its campus. Bare concrete walls gave the campus a cold and uninviting appearance. The Community College Board decided to invest in a full campus wide resurfacing project to totally transform the appearance of the college. … Read More
Cedar Crest College Moore Residence Hall Renovation Study
Higher Education Return to Higher Education Return to portfolio The Proposed Renovations to Cedar Crest College’s Moore Hall provide an alternative to the typical dormitory layout. Improvements begin even before one enters the building. A new exterior ramp provides physical connectivity to the previously inaccessible building and is integrated with a new expanded outdoor gathering … Read More
Bucknell University Hunt Hall Renovations
Higher Education Return to Higher Education Return to portfolio Hunt Hall, a traditional dormitory built in 1928, was converted into suites for sorority housing. The first floor was also modified to include a lecture hall, seminar rooms, conference rooms and student computer facilities. Banquet facilities were developed around existing fireplaces and other historic features. The … Read More
Penn State University White Building Addition
2003 AIA Award Submission Higher Education Return to Higher Education Return to portfolio The White Building, located on the east side of the Hub Lawn, is a combination of two buildings. The south building was constructed in 1928 as a women’s activity center and included a multi-use gymnasium, 25-yard deep end swimming pool, two multi-use … Read More
Northampton County College Student Enrollment Center
Higher Education Return to Higher Education Return to portfolio The Student Services / Enrollment Center at the Northampton County Community College is a 15,000 SF, one-story building which houses various college offices and is a prominent “Gateway” to the campus. The Center is highlighted by a sky lit, centrally-located Registration Concourse where students can wait … Read More
East Stroudsburg University Zimbar Gym
2003 AIA Award Submission Higher Education Return to Higher Education Return to portfolio W2A Design Group provided full A/E services for major renovations to Zimbar-Liljenstien Building (c. 1938), ESU’s former Physical Education Building with gymnasium, swimming pool and locker rooms. The building was converted to a Student Services Center, also housing instructional and administrative spaces. … Read More
Bucknell University Renovations to the USPS Building
Higher Education Return to Higher Education Return to portfolio Adaptive re-use of the former United States Post Office Building in downtown Lewisburg. W2A designed the renovations to this historic building to accommodate the Development and Alumni Relations Department on the upper floors with a visitor center on the first floor. Scope of Work: Design layout … Read More
Lehigh University Taylor Gym Hall of Fame
Higher Education Return to Higher Education Return to portfolio Multi-phased conversion of historic (c. 1913) gymnasium into “wellness center” for use by the entire University community. Renovations included a new multi-level fitness center, expansion of the sports medicine area, updated athletic offices, updated locker rooms, new ceilings and lighting, and new finishes throughout the facility. … Read More
Northampton Community College Gates Center
Higher Education Return to Higher Education Return to portfolio Phase I (21,350 SF) of the facility provides hands-on experience for students in the Culinary Arts and Hotel / Restaurant Management curricula. Students at the College staff a 45-seat restaurant in the building, which serves lunch and dinner to the general public. A large commercial kitchen … Read More