Pennsylvania College of Technology, Dauphin Hall

Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Firm

Murray Associates Architects, P.C.

Client

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Area

123,676 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$26,000,000

Completion Date

08/2010

Pennsylvania College of Technology wanted to develop an exceptional living and learning community environment for the 21st-century student that blended with the other five buildings in the student living quad.

The design of this new "suite-configured" residence hall responds to students’ requirement for more privacy while promoting a safe, supportive and welcoming environment. Each suite has primarily single rooms, housing eight to 12 students. The suites were designed utilizing a pinwheel concept that centered on a common bathroom. A centralized resident assistant provides oversight for one to two suites, which reinforces the small community.

The structure includes 10 large, glass-enclosed leisure commons, capable of seating 40 to 50 students. All are outfitted with a kitchenette and dedicated study rooms, equipped with a full complement of technology.

Other student amenities on the first floor include:

•Spacious 460-seat dining room.

•Two private dining rooms.

•Eight-point servery.

•Forty-station satellite exercise center.

•Large public lounges.

•Student grocery store.

•Laundry facilities.

•Centralized mailboxes.

Additional Information

Cost per Sq Ft

$210.00

Featured in

2012 Educational Interiors

Interior category

Residence Halls/Lounges

Product suppliers specified

Carpet by Interface
Flooring by LSI Corp
Movable Partitions/Walls by Modernfold
Roofing by Carlisle SynTec
Skylights by Kawneer
Windows by Kawneer
Lighting & Accessories by Bega
Lighting & Accessories by Louis Poulsen Lighting
Lighting & Accessories by Metalux
Emergency Lighting by Sure-Lites
Fire/Life-Safety Systems by SimplexGrinnell
Security Systems by SimplexGrinnell
Locks by SimplexGrinnell
Card Systems by SimplexGrinnell
Cafeteria Furniture by HON
Lounge Furniture by HON
Lounge Furniture by Kimball
Office Furniture by HON
Office Furniture by Kimball
Residence Hall Furniture by HON
Residence Hall Furniture by Kimball
Drinking Fountains by HAWS
Hand-Drying Equipment by Georgia-Pacific
Washroom Accessories by Bobrick
Washroom Fixtures by Kohler
Washroom/Shower Partitions by Santana Products
Communications Systems by SimplexGrinnell
Flooring by Johnsonite
Brick/Masonry by New Holland Concrete
Ceilings by Armstrong World Industries
Ceramic Tile by Royal Mosa
Door Hardware by Corbin Russwin
Doors by VT Industries
Elevators by Otis Elevator
Insulation by Owens Corning
Paint/Wallcoverings by Sherwin-Williams
Plumbing by Kohler
Cafeteria Furniture by Kimball
Computers by Dell
Multipurpose Areas Furniture by HON
Multipurpose Areas Furniture by Kimball
Clocks/Time Management by SimplexGrinnell
HVAC Control Devices by AAON
HVAC Units by Trane
HVAC Control Devices by Johnson Controls
IAQ Devices by Johnson Controls
ADA/Compliance Equipment by Bobrick
Draperies/Blinds by MechoShade
Kitchen Equipment by Captive-Aire
Doors by Cornell Iron Works
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