Client
Penn State University
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Square Feet
953 SF
Services Provided
General Contractor
Commercial Renovation
Self-perform
Architect
Kimmel Architecture
A portion of the 12th floor of Duquesne University’s Des Places Residence Hall was reconfigured to create dedicated office space for the Honors College, while maintaining existing lounge and laundry functions for the building. The approximately 986-square-foot renovation transformed portions of the existing space into new offices for the Director, Assistant Director and administration, creating a more functional and defined environment for the Honors College within the active residence hall.
Project Highlights
- New Director, Assistant Director and administrative offices
- Glass office doors and sidelights with decorative privacy film
- Updated lounge area integrated with the new office layout
- New carpet tile, acoustical ceilings, paint and refreshed interior finishes
- Modifications to existing HVAC, plumbing, electrical and lighting systems
- Fire protection modifications coordinated with the new layout
- Selective demolition and reuse of existing building components where practical
- Construction performed within an active university residence hall, requiring careful protection of adjacent occupied areas and existing building systems