November 2023 Exterior of Dickinson College's Alumni and Family Center
November 2023 Exterior of Dickinson College's Alumni and Family Center
November 2023 Aerial of Dickinson College's Alumni and Family Center
November 2023 Private suite
November 2023 Private suite - restroom
November 2023 Library
November 2023 Common area
November 2023 Restroom
November 2023 Meeting space
November 2023 Meeting space
November 2023 Common area
November 2023 Meeting space
November 2023 Kitchen
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Location
Carlisle, PA
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Duration
November 2022 - November 2023
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Owner
Dickinson College
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Architect
Murray Associates Architects
Wagman Construction converted Dickinson College’s president’s house, originally built in 1833 (nearly 200 years old!), into a multi-purpose alumni and family center. The renovated space boasts high-end finishes, an all-glass entryway, six private suites, office spaces, meeting spaces, technology suites, a brand-new kitchen, idyllic paver paths, a new fire sprinkler system, and a geothermal heat system. The design of this historic building included the addition of accessibility ramps and an elevator. By expanding the deck and clearing the land so it is more open, it provides more than 1500 SF of new outside entertainment areas and has become an inclusive meeting space for all.
Key Challenges & Project Details
Demolition uncovered a hidden cave and an unsuspected water basin, requiring careful assessment and strategic filling to ensure the building’s stability.
The most significant challenge arose from the discovery of an original, unsupported foundation built entirely of stone. The project team devised a new concrete foundation system, meticulously designed to maintain the building’s structural integrity without compromising its historical character.
Project Recognition
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2024 Central Penn Business Journal Top Project