NOTE: FINAL SIZE FOR THIS PANEL IS 36” x 49”. IT IS INTENTIONALY 1” LONGER THAN THE OTHER THREE. THIS PANEL’S FOAM BOARD SHOULD BE CUT TO THIS SIZE (36” x 49”)
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY HAVEN DINING HALL Bell & Spina designed the conversion of the circular Haven Dining Hall into residence rooms arranged in private suites. The challenge was to configure as many bedrooms into the circular shape as the space and building code would allow. The final scheme allowed for 27 new bedrooms arranged primarily in 4-person suites with one 2-person suite and
ONONDAGA COUNTY WAR MEMORIAL
SUNY FREDONIA FENTON HALL
Originally constructed 1950, the Onondaga County War Memorial is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the first thin-shelled concrete barrel vault roof structure built in the Country.
a Resident Advisor suite. Each suite type included a common area, a kitchenette, private bedrooms and bath. To connect the new suites to the adjacent tower, a sloped connector bridge was designed. The bridge provides for secondary egress and access to elevators. The panels and single glazed curtain wall of the dining hall are to be replaced with a new curtain wall incorporating multicolored glass and spandrels.
This 1951 building houses the President’s office, administrative offices and classrooms. The project restored the exterior envelope.
The restoration included masonry repointing and repairs, replacement of the roof with a new modified bitumen roof, and windows. Replacement windows and doors replicated the original steel windows and wood doors to meet SHPO approval.
Bell & Spina teamed with CSArch to reconfigure the school to accommodate a revised educational program. The building was originally built in the mid 1970’s as an airconditioned school with limited windows. The challenge was to change the school’s image and improve the ambiance by adding windows, skylights, and additions to allow natural light into most interior spaces.
Constructed in 1929, Bacon and Ketchum Halls are two academic buildings featuring slate roofs. The slate roofs and copper snow slides were replaced in-kind. Snow retention in the form of snow pads throughout the roof area were added to increase the safety of pedestrians below.
Masonry work included repointing of the chimneys and limestone cornices. Copper gutters with heat tracing were added over entrances. The roof replacements compliment the historic roof assemblies found on the main academic quad.
Built in 1948, the Onondaga County War Memorial is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the first thin-shelled concrete barrel vault public assembly space building in the United States.
to 100 years. This acted as a roof recovery system over the dry barrel vault insulation. A gravel surfaced modified asphalt membrane roofing system was specified on the flat roof areas.
A nuclear moisture survey revealed all flat roof sections to be leaking and the insulation wet, while the barrel vault was dry.
As a sustainable material, the zinc roofing system consisted of recycled zinc, which can be recycled indefinitely.
A sustainable solution, which would not require as many reroofing operations over the building’s life, was developed using zinc metal roofing with an expected life span of 80
administration, and classrooms became the building’s new entrance. With the improvements under this project, it is LEED Silver Certified building. Major site work, including new athletic fields, will be Phase II.
A 25,000 sf addition to the south end housing the library,
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As a water saving measure, a run-off rain water collection system was incorporated for use in making ice for the hockey team and rink.
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VETERANS MEMORIAL AT THE NYS FAIR
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY SLOCUM HALL
FLORENCE CATHEDRAL
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ONONDAGA COUNTY WAR MEMORIAL
SUNY FREDONIA LOGRASSO HALL
COLGATE UNIVERSITY
NYS COLLEGE OF CERAMICS AT ALFRED UNIVERSITY, KILN FACILITY
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY SADLER HALL LoGrasso Hall is a one story building located at the State University of New York College at Fredonia. Built in 1967, it houses a Counseling Center, Health Center, and International Education Center. RECOGNITIONS: • Recipient of AIA CNY 2013 Design Award of Merit • 2014 RCI Document Competition, Large Project 2nd Place In 2009, a study of the existing exterior wall assembly was conducted in response to concerns regarding the integrity of the existing brick veneer. Destructive investigations were conducted to verify the condition and construction of the cavity wall, horizontal joint reinforcement, and window/ door installations. The existing horizontal joint reinforcing had corroded and was no longer tying the brick veneer to the CMU back-up wall. Through both visual structural reviews and mathematical engineering analysis, it was determined that the CMU back-up wall was still in good condition and could remain in place. Conversely, the brick veneer was deemed unsalvageable.
While multiple approaches to replacing the exterior brick veneer were considered, the use of a rain screen assembly offered the most comprehensive rehabilitation. In addition to addressing aesthetic considerations, many aspects of building performance such as structure, drainage plane, insulation plane, and air-barrier could be improved. Contemporary terra-cotta panels were chosen to modernize the appearance of the building while simultaneously complementing the brick of the surrounding campus buildings. Moderation of color and texture were introduced at the upper extremities of the walls in response to precast banding found on many of the surrounding buildings. By introducing parapets between the existing low penthouses, the visual proportions of the wall elevations were improved.
The Colgate University campus includes 111 buildings ranging from 8 to 187 years old. We conducted a building envelope assessment of 40 of the oldest structures. Envelope components in the assessment included: • Various roofing systems • Historic and modern facades • Fenestration
A d d i t i o n a l l y, g e n e r a l maintenance observations for each building were listed, to assist the client. The campus is using the report as a comprehensive tool for budgeting repairs and replacements.
Sadler Hall is an eight-story residence hall located on Syracuse University’s main campus. Built in 1960, it houses approximately 485 students in two wings. The University set out to completely renovate Sadler Hall in 2014. Due to the need to maintain bed count, the work was segmented into phases. The scope of each phase required a fast track schedule. Phase I & II removed and replaced existing gang bathrooms with individual gender-neutral bathrooms, changing the configuration of the building from coed-by-wing to coed-by-door.
The report included observations and conditions categorized into low/medium/ high priorities for the purposes of budgeting. Construction cost estimates were provided for repairs and replacements with 1-year, 5-year and 10-year outlooks based on existing conditions and age of building components.
Phase III renovations replaced all existing rooms builtin millwork, corridor doors and hardware and signage. The scope of work also included hazardous materials abatement, replacement of both entry vestibule storefronts, an upgrade of wall/ceiling/floor finishes at the elevator lobby and an extensive reconfiguration of the lounge space to include group study rooms with all new finishes.
Challenges met included: • C o n c e a l i n g t h e n e w additional MEPF equipment in low floor to floor heights above the new suspended ceiling system. • Design and construction in an accelerated schedule during summer break.
COLGATE UNIVERSITY JAMES C. COLGATE STUDENT UNION The James C. Colgate Student Union sits prominently at the base of the hill leading up to the campus and is a visual icon of the University. The original slate roof was over 75 years old and had undergone many years of damaging weather and repairs with major leaks consistently reported. It was important to the University the roof materials were faithful to the original building but balanced the aesthetic, maintenance and performance requirements. Clay roof tiles and copper flashings and standing seam metal roofing materials were specified to replace the original slate shingles.
The project included numerous mock-ups and benchmark installations to assure quality and performance. For example, sheet metal flashing and trim specifications required that any mechanic proposing to install soldered copper work was trained and qualified. Mechanics were required to demonstrate their ability to fabricate, prepare, tin and fully sweat a copper flat seam joint. To assure accurate and aesthetically pleasing results, specifications required a sample installation of the roof tile for blending & color distribution and a mock-up of a typical dormer were required for review and acceptance. RECOGNITIONS: • 2016 RCI Document Competition, Large Project 1st Place
The project consisted of replacing the outdoor kiln structures for the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University. The college’s Masters of Fine Arts program in Ceramic Art is a premier institution for education in the art and is ranked number one by U.S. News and World Report. The challenging site was limited by a steep creek bank to the west, an existing transformer, switchgear, gas building and thru-traffic lane on the east side, a parking area to the north and a maintenance yard to the south. The desire was to construct an open-air structure while still keeping harsh weather out, as it is in use by students year-round. The layout had to allow for multiple kilns to be in varying stages of completion, since part of the program at the college includes student participation in building and deconstructing the kilns.
“What a great impact this new facility will have on the school and ceramics program, now and for years to come, thanks to its incredible design, beauty and functionality.” `~ Jamie Babcock Director, Facility Operations NYS College of Ceramics at Alfred University
The solution provided storage of wood, brick, and glass cullet under cover. Wood heavy timber construction was chosen to withstand the caustic environment. Masonry infill walls were designed to mimic the appearance of the kiln bricks. Horizontal wood slats assist in keeping wind driven rain and snow out of the building. The clerestory also allows light to enter the central core of the structure while helping to naturally ventilate the building. According to the campus the new facility has become a significant recruiting tool as a centerpiece for the ceramics program. RECOGNITIONS: • Recipient of AIA CNY 2017, Citation Award for Design “Institutional Category” • Recipient of Construction Specification Institute (CSI) 2017, “Flower City” Award
Colgate Memorial Chapel was constructed in 1917 on the campus of Colgate University in Hamilton, New York. This two-story steel-framed structure with exterior bearing masonry walls is crowned by a dome cupola guilded with gold. COLGATE UNIVERSITY MEMORIAL CHAPEL