Western Kentucky University, Florence Schneider Hall, Renovation and Addition

Bowling Green, Kentucky

Firm

RossTarrant Architects

Client

Western Kentucky University

Area

51,432 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$10,470,000

Completion Date

09/2007

Originally constructed in 1929, this Georgian Revival-style building was once among the university’s first structures. Having fallen into disrepair, the building was abandoned and vacant for several years.
To restore the historic structure, Western Kentucky University undertook a complete renovation, transforming the building into the facility that is home to the Academy of Mathematics and Sciences in Kentucky, a program offering on-campus residential accommodations for early-admission, gifted high school students with aptitudes for mathematics and science.
The new facility features student living spaces, social areas, a computer lab and collaborative learning spaces, in addition to office spaces for faculty and staff administering the program. As part of the renovation, all of the building’s systems were replaced, including doors and windows; the roof; interior construction, finishes and fixtures; and mechanical, plumbing, electrical, life safety, communications, information-technology and security systems.

Additional Information

Capacity

122

Cost per Sq Ft

$204.00

Featured in

2008 Architectural Portfolio

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Product suppliers specified

Washroom/Shower Partitions by Comtec

Doors by Oshkosh Door

HVAC Control Devices by Danfoss Graham

Door Hardware by Best Access Systems

Door Hardware by Hager

Door Hardware by Metal Products Inc.

Carpet by Patcraft

Carpet by Shaw

Draperies/Blinds by Hunter Douglas

Draperies/Blinds by Phifer

Lighting & Accessories by Davis-Muller

Lighting & Accessories by Evergreen

Lighting & Accessories by Lithonia Lighting

Lighting & Accessories by Luminaire

Windows by Fen Con

Washroom Fixtures by American Standard

Washroom Fixtures by Zurn

Residence Hall Furniture by Ecologic

Drinking Fountains by Elkay

Paint/Wallcoverings by Sherwin-Williams

Cabinets by Lyndon Millwork

Ceilings by Celotex

HVAC Units by

HVAC Units by Thermacor Process

HVAC Units by Trane

Signage by ASI-Modulex

Whiteboards / Markerboards / Chalkboards by Claridge

Plumbing by AERCO

Plumbing by Zurn

Whiteboards / Markerboards / Chalkboards by Claridge

Fire/Life-Safety Systems by SimplexGrinnell

Fire/Life-Safety Systems by Viking Corp.

Ceramic Tile by Dal-Tile

Flooring by Armstrong World Industries

Flooring by Johnsonite

Washroom Accessories by American Specialties

Insulation by Knauf Insulation

Insulation by Thermafiber