Post on 30-Mar-2016
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Residence Halls • Before/After Success Stories
Mead Hall • Mount Holyoke College • South Hadley, Massachusetts
before after
New England Design-Build ‘Summer Slammers’
Bullock and Wright Halls • Clark University • Worcester, Massachusetts
before after
Welcoming environments
Smart study rooms
Convenient laundry access
Comfortable common areas
Campus character maintained
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Contemporize two 1950’s era residence halls through a fast-tracked 14-week summer renovation
Creative yet cost-effective design-build solution maximized value of the $3.5-million budget and prioritized needs for future renovations
A contemporary identity with new exterior and updated interior lighting, colors and fabrics for new smart study rooms, laundry centers and community kitchens
Bullock and Wright Halls are a key component of the ‘First Year Experience’ at Clark, and improvements contribute to the students’ unique learning or social opportunities and sense of community
Complete construction during a 3-month, fast-tracked summer
Cutler’s architects worked to preserve Mead’s architectural character and develop common areas for residents to gather, socialize and study
Mount Holyoke added beds through our renovation of existing space and a former servant quarters, and additional infrastructure work was done, preparing for future renovations
Accessibility is a crucial issue in older buildings – Cutler’s solutions provide Mount Holyoke’s students with attractive access options
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CONTACT SOON: Rod Shaffert, LEED AP RShaffert@cutlerdb.com / 508-757-7500 Ext. 3074