Richard Bland College Ernst Hall Renovation

Higher EducationRenovation
Written By Campfire & Co.
 
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Key details

Adaptive Re-use

Multi-use Academic Spaces & Performance

Architect-led Team

 
 
 
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PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Repurposed a 1967 academic building which sat unused for 6 years

  • Focus of renovation provided flexible learning spaces including classrooms, seminar spaces, faculty and admin offices, student lounge and study spaces

  • Includes a 200 seat lecture hall

  • HVAC is VRF with decoupled ventilation, designed to utilize the limited space for equipment and ductwork

  • Electrical work included new electric service, generator, and technology updates

 
 
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TEAM + SPECIFICS

  • Opened in August 2015

  • Architect – RRMM Architects

  • Contractor – Branch and Associates

  • 2 stories

  • 33,000 SF

  • $19,000,000 total cost

 
 
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