Pennsylvania State University East Halls: Stuart Hall
DLA+, with Clayco and Mackey Mitchell Architects (MMA), was selected as part of an exciting design-build team to dramatically transform East Halls, a large residence hall campus at The Pennsylvania State University. Phase 1A included renovations to Stuart Hall with an estimated construction cost of $18 million.
Project Team
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- GetGo by Giant Eagle Prototype & New Stores
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- TOP PROJECTS
- Pennsylvania State University East Halls: Stuart Hall
- Pennsylvania State University East Halls: Earle Hall
- Pennsylvania State University East Halls: Martin Hall
- Giant Eagle Market District at Grandview Yards
- The Residences Pittsburgh at 3 PNC Private Residence 2
- PennWest Clarion University Tippin Gymnasium & Natatorium Renovation
- Penn State Bryce Jordan Center Basketball Suite Renovations
- Petersen Sports Complex Addition
- Petersen Events Center Basketball Suite Renovations
- Owner
- Pennsylvania State University
- Services
- Architecture
- Interior Design
- Construction Administration
- Completion Date
- May 2018
- Project Size
- 273 renovated beds
- 67,000 SF
- Project Cost
- $18 Million
- Contractor
- Clayco Corp
- Awards
- LEED Silver
- Teaming Partners
- Design Architect - Mackey Mitchell Architects
- MEP Engineer - Barton Associates
- Structural Engineer - Hope Furrer Associates
- Landscape Architect - Lamar Johnson Collaborative (Formerly Forum Studio)
- Civil Engineer - Sweetland Engineering
- LEED Consultant: Energy & Environmental Solutions Inc.
Project Challenges and Outcomes
Challenges
The goal of the renovation was to transform the existing 1960s building into a modern residence life facility for incoming Penn State freshman. Additionally, the exterior design had to blend in with the surrounding East Halls, so all the buildings look uniform.
Outcomes
The existing residence hall was renovated as part of Phase 1A of the East Halls Project. The building is considered a mid-rise hall that is eight stories and approximately 67,000 SF. Stuart Hall has double occupancy rooms with some Resident Assistant single rooms for a total of 273 beds. Each floor has both single user bathrooms with a shower and toilet for privacy and an additional restroom with toilets only. The main floor includes a meeting room, large common area with a kitchen, knowledge room, laundry room, and study room. Each floor has lounge areas that can be used as supplemental housing space should a need arise.
Stuart Hall received LEED Silver Certification in September 2018.
Learn more about the entire East Halls Project.
