West Chester University – Philips Memorial Hall
Additions & Renovations
Project Type
Higher Education
Project Description
Renovation, rehabilitation, and restoration of building listed on National Register of Historic Places included:
- Administration wing
- Intricate oak trim
- Plaster walls and ceiling
- Library
- Wood oak floor and paneling
- Decorative plaster ceiling
- Auditorium wing
- New oak panel shutters
- Addition of 21 new plaster plenums, to match existing nine
- Restoration of all finishes
- New lighting catwalk
- New orchestra pit
- New seating
- State-of-the-art theater and stage equipment
- Exterior restoration and refurbishment included:
- Windows
- Slate roof
- Copper flashing
- Rainwater conduction system
- Stone schist
- Functional modifications and improvements
Awards
Award of Merit - Keystone Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors
Owner
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Architect
Voith & Mactavish
Location
West Chester, Chester County, PA
Square Feet
48,000 square feet - renovation
2,000 square feet - new
Construction Time
21 months
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