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Architecture & Interior Design

Pennsylvania State University East Halls: Sproul Hall

DLA+, Clayco, and Mackey Mitchell Architects were selected as part of a design-build team to transform The Pennsylvania State University’s East Halls. Phase 2A includes renovations to Sproul Hall.

Project Team

Owner
Pennsylvania State University
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Construction Administration
Completion Date
October 2020
Project Size
300 renovated beds
75,000 SF
Project Cost
$23.3 Million
Contractor
Clayco Corp
Awards
LEED Gold
Teaming Partners
Design Architect - Mackey Mitchell Architects
MEP Engineer - Barton Associates
Structural Engineer - Hope Furrer Associates
Landscape Architect - BatesForum
Civil Engineer - Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc.
LEED Consultant: Energy & Environmental Solutions Inc.

Project Challenges and Outcomes

The goal of the renovation was to transform the existing 1960s building into a vibrant, modern residence life hall for incoming Penn State freshman. Additionally, the goal was for the newly renovated building to respect the design intent of the original building while providing a new, cohesive look throughout the East Halls complex.

Phase 2A of the East Halls project consists of Sproul Hall, which is a 10-story, 75,000 SF Tower Hall and Geary Hall, which is an eight-story, 70,000 SF Mid-Rise Hall.

Sproul Hall has mostly double occupancy rooms with some Resident Assistant single rooms that provide a total of 300 beds. Like the other recently renovated East Halls buildings, each floor has single user bathrooms that have a shower and toilet to allow for privacy and toilet only restrooms. The hall has a common space on the main floor with a meeting room, knowledge station, community kitchen, laundry and a resident life office. Additionally, Sproul Hall has a housing office, mobility-assist bedroom, quiet room and foot-washing room.