EXISTING CONDITION ANALYSISEXISTING CAMPUS PROPOSED PROJECTSWESTMINSTER CHOIR COLLEGE CAMPUS GROWTH HISTORY
RIDER UNIVERSITYMEMORIAL HALLBuilt in the 1960s, three-story Memorial Hall is story addition to the west side has a dramaticone of Rider University’s main classroom buildings vertical form, contrasting with the horizontal lineand houses the Department of Education. Used as of the existing building. The addition provides aa pass-through to dormitories and other campus bold new entrance and lobby atrium, defining thebuildings, it lacked orientation, had no lobby, and west as the front of the building and creating ano campus presence. prominent terminus to the campus quad before it.KSS began with a code study of the building which The lobby and mezzanine areas provide casualrevealed numerous ADA and Life Safety code study areas, with administration, faculty, andviolations. To remedy both the code and practical reception functions moved adjacent to the lobby.concerns, the central portion of the building was The use of glass and kalwall emits plentiful light,renovated, and additions were constructed on the and when lit at night, Memorial Hall creates a neweast and west sides of the building. The three- campus beacon.Location: Lawrenceville, New JerseyProgram: Redefine building’s campus presenceSize: 15,420 sfFeatures: New lobby, Study areas, Admiinstration, Offices, ReceptionRecognition: AIA NJ Merit Award
DREW UNIVERSITYCAMPUS AMENITIES AND BOOKSTOREThroughout the day students flow in and out of To continue the improvement of universityDrew’s University Commons, which houses the amenities within the Commons, KSS also designeduniversity’s main dining hall on its second floor. KSS Drew’s newly relocated post office. Besides beingdesigned the bookstore with visibility and accessibility old and tired, the former post office lacked thein mind. Students entering the Commons immediately capacity to handle Drew’s anticipated studentsee the activities and retail goods through the glass population growth. The new post office featuresstorefront. Sculpted wood slats create an intricate, the latest mailbox and security equipment, a glasstextural facade that adds warmth to the informal service window, and a clean, graphically eye-gathering spaces outside. Inside, the bookstore catching look. KSS also coordinated the sharing offeatures university apparel, snacks and textbooks in services, such as deliveries and loading, in supportan open and light-filled room. Its convenient location spaces common to the dining hall, bookstore, andand fresh look have made it an informal stop on the post office.campus tour. Prospective students are drawn in topick up that crucial reminder of their visit.Location: Madison, New JerseySize: Bookstore: 5,000 sf; Post Office: 1,100 sf with 2,112 mailboxes (expandable to 2,600)Features: Retail floor, Sales, Offices, Shipping/receiving areas, Post office, Lounge area, Mailboxes, Service window, Informal gathering space
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIAPENNOVATION CENTERPennovation Works—the 23 acre former DuPont and a “bleacher” to facilitate the many pitches thatindustrial site along the Schuylkill River, in the start-up companies typically present. This centralup-and-coming neighborhood of Grays Ferry, is the space, above all else, is an area of intersections—next generation of Philadelphia and global innovation. where disciplines, theories, and brilliant ideas overlapPennovation Center, a brick and mortar factory and collide in a spectacular array of what-if, outside-relic, is the site’s anchor building and will become an the-box, next-big-thing thinking, doing, and “we’reiconic landmark for Penn. The Pennovation Center’s going to need more space” happening.program will enable entrepreneurs, researchers, andindustry partners to translate inventiveness into KSS, as the executive architect, has facilitatedviable ventures in a dynamic environment. a thoughtful process through creativity, careful management, and thorough oversight in all aspectsCo-working space has been amalgamated and of the team’s work. The Pennovation Center iscentralized to connect offices, labs, and shared the cutting edge home for the next generation ofresources—allowing engineers to break out from their entrepreneurship in the region and its design is bothlaboratory space and work cross-curricular with other an inspiration and a testament to the University’slessees. In addition to co-working desk space, the mission of fostering innovation by creating vital,common area includes meeting rooms, social space, vibrant, and prolific intersections.ViLeowcatoiofnF: lPohoilard2elpInhciau, bPAator / Co-working Space Size: 58,000 sf addition and renovation Completion Date: Est. Summer 2016 Features: Business Incubator, Offices, Wet and dry labs, Co-working desk spaces, Studio spaces, Meeting rooms, Central presentation “bleacher,” Social spaces Design Architect: HWKN
LAFAYETTE COLLEGEFILM & MEDIA STUDIES MOHICAN BUILDINGRENOVATION & NEW THEATER BUILDINGSeeking to bring together its Film and Media Studies Situated along Easton’s main thoroughfare, theand Theater programs while creating a welcoming new Theater Building is lifted off the floodplaingateway to Lafayette College’s campus, the City creating a suitably dramatic statement forof Easton, and Williams Arts Campus, the College Lafayette at the gateway of campus. Designedteamed up with KSS to complete two projects that with sustainability and responsible stormwatertransformed the front door of its campus into a management in mind, it incorporates solar panelsvibrant arts community. Together, the renovation and a green roof. Visitors pass through Lafayette’sof the Film and Media Studies Mohican Building and “arts walk” and existing sculpture plaza to enternew Theater Building provide opportunity for new the Theater Building through a stunning glasscross-department collaboration, create a welcoming vestibule. Moving up to a central lobby, studentscenter for community engagement, and preserve and the public find ample room for college and cityand protect the sensitive natural environment events. The renovation of the Mohican Buildingsurrounding the Bushkill Creek. provides much-needed room for faculty offices and strengthens the building’s flood protection.Location: Easton, PennsylvaniaProgram: Collaborative arts campus and integrated learning environmentSize: 12,000 sf (existing), 22,000 sf (new)Features: Black box theater, Screening room, Supporting spaces, Media-rich classrooms, Faculty offices, Student lounge
HOBART AND WILLIAM SMITH COLLEGESSCANDLING CAMPUS CENTERRenovating a building in the center of a campus observing, and being observed by, the activitieswithout disrupting the surrounding collegiate around them. The renovation and addition addcommunity takes skill and compassion. Over time, a collection of spaces that fosters interaction inthe Scandling Dining Hall had remained static as various settings. To address the campus’ growth,the HWS campus literally grew around it. Though the design transforms the former backyard ofit dutifully fulfilled its original program, it failed to Scandling into an engaging terrace that welcomessupport the social aspects accompanying the dining the constant flow of people all day.experience. For students, eating is less aboutmore than food, and more about hanging out with Using durable, traditional materials such as slate,friends. The renovation became an opportunity brick, cast stone, and glass to tie into the existingto gather disparate social spaces that had formed building, the project knits the building back intothroughout campus back into the campus center. the vibrant social fabric of the campus. Scandling Campus Center, as it’s now known, has become aToday, students enjoy open spaces that allow them destination for the HWS community to gather.to engage in private conversations all the whileLocation: Geneva, New YorkSize: 18,000 sf addition; 55,000 sf renovationFeatures: Lounges, Cafe, Game room, Meeting rooms, Multipurpose room, Seneca Society recognition, Student activities office, New terrace and entry
STOCKTON UNIVERSITYCAMPUS CENTERIn the vast region of preserved forests and supports environmental responsibility andwetlands known as the New Jersey Pinelands, preserves Stockton’s natural setting. Sited at theStockton University is naturally situated to become head of a future campus green, the campus centera leading practitioner of sustainable design. As the has become a destination that greets visitors andcollege continues to grow, it faces the challenges of fulfills everyday services of the community.creating a campus able to attract top students andfaculty, meet the needs of academic and collegiate The design translates the existing forestedlife, and simultaneously celebrate its integration transition between the college and outsideand place in nature. community by using organic, nature-inspired architectural details such as soaring columnsThe new building provides a place where the topped by outstretched trusses reminiscent ofcommunity can truly realize the Stockton tree limbs, and a drop ceiling canopy created fromUniversity values and culture. KSS coordinated wood panels. Sustainable design elements includemanaging the college’s project budget with Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage, an energy-designing a social and cultural center that efficient geothermal heating and cooling system.Location: Pomona, New JerseySize: 153,000 sf new constructionFeatures: Meeting spaces, Dining facilities, Bookstore, Retail destinations, Theater, Informal hang out spaces, Admissions, Dean of Students, Student servicesRecognition: Special Citation, American School & University Educational Interiors Showcase. LEED Gold certification.Associate Architect: VMDO Architects
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PAMELA LUCAS REW FAIA KSS ARCHITECTS | PARTNERPROFESSIONAL MERITS Pam strives for architecture that reflects the history, place, and potential of each client and project. She brings a clear understanding of the dynamics ofAIA Design Awards, six projects in recognition of Design contemporary life and the value of ritual to every project. Her design sensitivity Excellence has helped the firm produce award-winning buildings that surpass client expectations. Pam balances the needs and desires of the many constituents in“Building for Ongoing Student Center Flexibility.” Academic an institution, administration, faculty, students, and the public. The result is a Impressions, Revitalizing your Student Life Facilities design that accommodates the client’s program in a uniquely expressive space. Conference. 2015. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE“Redefining the Master Plan in Tough Economic Times.” Urban Land. 2009. Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Cullen Center Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Master Plan“Coffee Cart or Cafe? Campus Center Decisions for Every Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Playhouse Renovation and Addition Institution.” SCUP National Presentation. 2009. Cornell College, Thomas Commons Campus Center Cornell University, Olin Hall, Renovations“Walk this Way: The Campus Tour as a Master Planning Cornell University, Hughes Hall, Renovations Tool.” SCUP Mid-Atlantic Conference. 2009. Cornell University, School of Hotel Administration, Renovations Drew University, Brothers College, Academic Building, Master Plan and Reno.“Learning to Learn: An Institution Ensures the Success of an Drew University, Ehinger University Center, Addition and Renovation Academic Community” SCUP National Presentation. 2005. Drew University, Campus Master Plan Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Scandling Campus Center, Addition and Renovation“Blue Blazers, Green Building.” Eco-structure. 2005. Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Stern Hall, Academic Building“In Harmony.” Contract. 2005. Institute for Advanced Study, School of Natural Sciences Bloomberg Hall, Add.and Reno.“Building of Art Museum Design: Zimmerli Art Museum”. Kean University, Center for Academic Success, Academic Building Kean University, Eugene and Shelley Enlow Recital Hall, Renovation Contents. 2000. Kean University, Human Rights Institute, Addition“Montclair University Housing Master Plan.” SCUP Regional Kean University, Nancy Thompson Library, Addition and Renovation Kean University, Nathan Weiss College of Graduate Studies, Add. and Reno. Conference. 1999. Lafayette College, Dining Services Renovations“Transforming Campus Housing: A Case Study of the Lafayette College, Farinon Campus Center, Renovations Lafayette College, Marquis Hall, Renovations Montclair University Housing Master Plan.” ERAPPA Lawrence University, Richard and Margot Warch Campus Center Regional Conference. 1998. Montclair State University, Student Housing Master Plan Ocean County College, William T. Hiering Science Building Princeton University Press, Addition and Renovation Rowan University, Rohrer College of Business Rutgers University, Biomedical Engineering Building Rutgers University, Newell Apartment Complex, Planning Study and Reno. Rutgers University, Zimmerli Art Museum, Dodge Collection Addition Seton Hall University, University Center and Admissions Stockton University, Campus Center University of Delaware, Alan P. Colburn Laboratory, Addition and Renovation University of Pennsylvania, Pennovation Center Virginia Commonwealth University, Academic Learning Commons EDUCATION Master of Architecture, University of Virginia Bachelor of Arts, High Honors, Hobart and William Smith Colleges
MERILEE MEACOCK AIA, PP, LEED AP KSS ARCHITECTS | PARTNERPROFESSIONAL MERITS Merilee is a design leader in the education community. She has assisted large and small organizations find new building sites, made recommendations for“Community Revitalization: The Restorative Properties of planning new campuses, and designed improvements to make current buildings Schools,” Planning for Higher Education Journal. Vol. 43 more functional and dynamic. An excellent communicator, she often organizes Num. 4, July-September 2015. and leads a team approach to the design and construction of buildings and campuses. Her broad-minded yet pragmatic ideas pave the way to handle“Across the Generations: Addressing the Elephants Still challenges related to the planning, design, and construction of many project in the Room,” Panelist: Groundbreaking Women in types adeptly. She helps clients realize their highest potential by creating a Construction, 2015 legacy of places that is inspirational, comfortable and functional for all.AIA-New Jersey, Architect of the Year, 2014 RELEVANT EXPERIENCENJBIZ 50 Best Women in Business, Honoree, 2012.“Bringing Education into the Mix.” School Construction Bancroft Neurohealth, South Jersey Campus Relocation Build with Purpose, Golden Door Charter School; Obama Green Charter School News. 2010. Canyon-Agassi Charter School Facilities Fund, KIPP Philadelphia, KIPP“Transforming Lives and Communities: Successful Planning Philadelphia Elementary Academy, Addition and Renovation Strategies for Starting a Charter School.” National Civic Builders, Hyde Leadership Charter High School Alliance for Public Charter Schools conference. 2009. Cranbury K-8 School, Gymnasium, Classrooms and Entry, Addition and Renovation“The Good Neighbor: Looking to Mission-Based Initiatives to Eden Autism Services, Eden Institute, Special Needs School Develop Programs for the Future.” SCUP Mid Atlantic. 2008. Gottesman RTW Academy, Addition and Renovations“How Design Works for You.” http://howdesignworks.aia. Inquiry School, Master Plan and Renovation; Science Classroom org/casestudy-school.asp. Kean University, Human Rights Institute, AdditionYoung Architect of the Year, AIA New Jersey, 2003 KIPP Philadelphia, Fitzsimons Test Fit; Stanton Renovations; WestmorelandArchitectural Consultant, LEED for Schools; National New Jersey City University, University Academy Charter High School; West Committee, U.S. Green Building CouncilPrinceton Future Campus Master Plan; West Side Theatre, RenovationChair, Zoning Board, Cranbury Township New Jersey Schools Development Authority, Barnegat Board of Education, Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary School Princeton University Press, Addition, Renovation, and Feasibility Study P.S. 55, Jonathan Rose Green Bronx Machine RBH Group, AeroFarms RBH Group, Teachers Village, Chen School; Discovery Charter School; Great Oaks Charter School; TEAM Charter Schools; SPARK Academy Rutgers University, 15 Washington Arts Space; Hahne & Co. Building Adaptive Re-use ; Biomedical Engineering Building TEAM Charter Schools, Newark Collegiate Academy ; Littleton The Calais School, Addition and Renovation The Harmony Schools, Daycare Center The Mathematics, Civics and Sciences Charter School, Renovation & Addition Uncommon Schools, 15th Avenue; 310 Sherman Avenue; 377 Washintgon; Haddon Avenue K-8; Mt. Ephraim; North Star Academy Charter School, Addition and Renovation Widener Partnership, Charter School EDUCATION Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Science, The Pennsylvania State University
EDMUND P. KLIMEK AIA, NCARB KSS ARCHITECTS | PARTNERPROFESSIONAL MERITS Ed’s passion is the Architecture of Commerce, designing places that bring people together in the grand endeavor of the economy. Working closely with clientsNational Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) as both designer and trusted advisor, he has helped to create visionary placesUrban Land Institute for work and industry. Collaboration is the cornerstone of Ed’s architecturalArchitectural Consultant, LEED for Warehouse and approach. He thrives in leading larges complex teams through a process driven by a dedication to exceptional design that draws upon the unique skills of all Distribution Center; Adaptations Working Group, U.S. its members. Ed is an innovator in his field. His clients have invited him to Green Building Council speak at national corporate gatherings, he has been a frequent contributor at“Preserving Assets, Maximizing Investments.” SCUP national industry conferences, he has lectured at MIT and other higher education Southern Regional Conference, October 2015. institutions, and he has been a consultant to the United States Green Building“Green Industrial.” ARCHITECT Magazine, January 2011. Council. Ed has been a partner at KSS since 2000 and has over thirty years of“Empire Merchants North: Green Design for the End User.” experience. Development, Summer 2010.“Bringing Productivity Back to Brownfields.” New Jersey RELEVANT EXPERIENCE League of Municipalities, April 2009.“iPort 12: A Former Landfill Comes of Age.” Development, Burlington Coat Factory Stores, New Headquarters Summer 2008. Cabot Industrial Trust, Volkswagen of America,Inc., Regional Distribution Center“Greening of Industrial.” NAIOP’s Industrial Conference Cultech, Inc., U.S. Headquarters (I.con) presentation, Spring 2008. Empire Merchants North, Corporate Headquarters and Distribution Center“New Distribution Center for Mercedes Proves Big can be Forsgate Industrial Partners, Coca-Cola Refreshments Distribution Facility, Beautiful.” Development, Summer 2004. Building S320-321ACCREDITATION / LICENSURE Forsgate Industrial Partners, Corporate Offices Forsgate Industrial Partners, Hyundai Motor Corporation, Distribution Center,AIANCARB Building S139NJ, PA, GA, FL, IA, IL, SC, TX, ME Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Scandling Campus Center, Add. and Reno. Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Stern Hall, Academic Building Matrix Development Group, Bracco Diagnostics Inc., Headquarters Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, New Parts Distribution Center New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Trenton Headquarters Panattoni Development Company, P/A Associates, iPort 12 Princeton University, 701 Carnegie Center, Off-Campus Administration Building Prologis, Cranbury Business Park, Buildings 1- 8 Prologis, Elizabeth Seaport Business Park Prologis, I-78 Distribution Center Prologis, I-81 Distribution Center Prologis, Liberty Logistics Center Prologis, Portview Commerce Center Research Collections and Preservation Consortium (ReCAP), Book Storage Facility Somerset Tire Service, Corporate Headquarters and Distribution Center Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Distribution Campus The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, West Quad Academic Building W.W. Grainger, Zone Distribution Center EDUCATION Bachelor of Architecture, University of Detroit
PROFESSIONAL MERITS PETAR MATTIONI AIA, LEED APACE Mentor Program Volunteer KSS ARCHITECTS | PRINCIPALInfill Philadelphia: Food Access. Community Design Petar has a practical design methodology that balances design with client objectives, technical coordination, and effective project execution. His Collaborative Volunteer dedication and careful observations enhance his design abilities. Petar strives to be involved in all aspects of the planning process and excels in conducting research and analysis in the initial stages of design and documentation. His thoroughness has enabled him to excel in all phases of projects, including programming, code research, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration. An active member of the Philadelphia community, Petar works with several non-profit organizations, including the ACE (Architecture, Construction and Engineering) Mentor Program, which introduces high school students to careers in the building and design industries. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Master Plan A. Harry Moore School, Special Needs School, Relocation and Feasibility Study Cornell College, Thomas Commons Campus Center, Addition and Renovation Cornell University, School of Hotel Administration, Addition and Renovation Cranbury K-8 School, Gymnasium, Classrooms and Entry, Add. and Reno. Drew University, Ehinger University Center, Addition and Renovation Drew University, Land Use Master Plan Kean University, Center for Academic Success, Academic Building Kean University, Eugene and Shelley Enlow Recital Hall, Renovation Kean University, Wilkins Theatre, Addition and Renovation Lafayette College, Dining Services Renovations Mack-Cali Realty Corporation, Princeton Forrestal Village, Master Plan Montville Township, Public Safety Building New Jersey City University, University Academy Charter High School New Jersey City University, West Campus Redevelopment Master Plan Princeton University Press, Addition and Renovation Randolph Public Library, Feasibility Study Rutgers University, Biomedical Engineering Building Seton Hall University, University Center and Admissions The Calais School, Addition and Renovation The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Campus Center University of Pennsylvania, Pennovation Center Virginia Commonwealth University, University Learning Center WHYY Public Media, Dorrance H. Hamilton Public Media Commons EDUCATION Bachelor of Architecture, Magna Cum Laude, Syracuse University
PROFESSIONAL MERITS VICTORIA PIVOVARNICK AIAAIA NJ Intern of the Year 2013 KSS ARCHITECTS | ASSOCIATEAssociate AIA memberGreen Building Competition, Choice Award 2005 Victoria received her Bachelor of Architecture from Philadelphia University,Temporary Housing Competition, Second Place 2004 graduating cum laude. Her grasp of technical knowledge, organizationalMember of Design Jury for Mercer County Community skills and innate understanding of client needs have contributed to her advancement in the 9+ years that she has worked at KSS Architects. She College’s Architecture program, Fall 2013 attributes her early success to the knowledge she has acquired while working on multiple construction administration projects, and her overriding consideration of community. Of note, she has developed protocol documents for the use of Newforma, a construction management program, and has also become the ‘go to person’ for code, LEED, and construction questions, and as such is responsible for overseeing LEED submissions for higher education projects. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Cottage Renovation Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Cullen Center Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Master Plan Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Playhouse Renovation and Addition Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Seabrook Practice Rooms Renovation Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Taylor Hall Fire Code Renovations Cornell University, Hughes Hall Law School Drew University, Brothers College Renovations Drew University, Ehinger University Center Drew University, Hall of Science, Addition and Renovations Drew University, LC-28 Renovation Drew University, Locker Room Master Plan and Renovations Drew University, Post Office Drew University, Vestibule at the Commons Rowan University, Rohrer College of Business Seton Hall University, Athletics Lobby Renovation Seton Hall University, Aquinas Residence Hall Expansion and Renovation Seton Hall University, IT network Support Building Seton Hall University, Marylawn School of Medical and Health Sciences, Addition and Renovation Seton Hall University, Walsh Gymnasium Conceptual Study Seton Hall University, Welcome Center Seton Hall University, University Center Seton Hall University, 2015 Master Plan Stockton University, Campus Center Stockton University, N-wing, G-wing, J-wing, and H-wing Renovations Temple University, Student and Faculty Health Sciences Center Ursinas College, Bookstore Renovation EDUCATION Bachelor of Architecture, Philadelphia University American University of Rome
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