SUNY Potsdam, Bowman Hall

Potsdam, New York

Firm

Mach Architecture, p.c.

Client

DASNY / SUNY Potsdam

Area

235,620 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$29,860,000

Completion Date

11/2012

We are in an era of spa-like residence halls where students play, bond, study, eat, relax, commune and sleep under the same roof. The challenge of the Bowman Hall project was to deliver the necessary renovations while also positioning the facility as a recruitment and retention asset by meeting student expectations.

 

The focal point of the project was an unused space at the center of the complex that was surrounded by a lackluster exterior. By rethinking this hub, the design team incorporated a nucleus into the community.

 

This new commons provides for a broad array of spaces deliberately designed for today’s students. The new reception space evokes a hotel-like atmosphere while study spaces are flexible and technology-enabled. Devoted rooms accommodate energy demands, optimal lighting and preferred seating for media and gaming. Phased renovations to residential spaces complement the addition with new bathrooms and lounges and laundry on each floor, while geothermal heating and cooling sustainably reduce operating expenses. The result is a residential village supporting contemporary student lifestyles.

Additional Information

Associated Firm

Pathfinder Engineers & Architects

Capacity

700

Cost per Sq Ft

$126.72

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Product suppliers specified

Carpet by Milliken
Flooring by Sincol
Brick/Masonry by Redland Brick
Ceilings by USG
Ceramic Tile by American Olean
Signage by Mohawk Sign Systems
Projection Screens by Draper
Movable Partitions/Walls by Kwik-Wall
Hand-Drying Equipment by Excel Dryer
Washroom Accessories by Bradley Corporation
Washroom Fixtures by American Standard
Washroom/Shower Partitions by Scranton Products
Card Systems by Best Access Systems
Whiteboards / Markerboards / Chalkboards by Claridge
Door Hardware by Best Access Systems
Doors by VT Industries
Insulation by ROXUL
Paint/Wallcoverings by Sherwin-Williams
Plumbing by American Standard
Roofing by Firestone Building Products
Skylights by Wasco
Windows by YKK
Lighting & Accessories by Cooper Lighting
Emergency Lighting by Precision Hardware
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