Franklin & Marshall College – Brooks College House
Additions & Renovations
Project Type
Higher Education
Sustainable
Project Description
Construction of a one-story addition to Marshall and Buchanan Halls and renovations to adjacent areas in a residential facility located on an occupied college campus included:
- Seminar room
- Living room with fireplace
- Multipurpose meeting room
- Kitchen, bathrooms, and storage areas
- Granite terrace walls
- High end finishes including maple and limestone flooring, custom fabricated fireplace surround panels, custom millwork panels, shelving, and benches, and sky lights
- Brick patio with custom granite benches
Sustainable building features included:
- Vegetated roof system allowing for a decrease in storm water run-off, and preventing heat gain during summer
- Large expanses of curtainwall and skylights for natural daylighting to reduce energy consumption for lighting
- Energy recovery units in HVAC system
Awards
Award of Merit - Keystone Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors
Owner
Franklin & Marshall College
Architect
MGA Partners
Location
Lancaster, Lancaster County, PA
Square Feet
3,400 square feet - new
2,300 square feet - renovation
Construction Time
10 months
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