To supplement their mission, Holy Child School started pursuing an expansion project at the beginning of 2017 to nearly double their overall campus. Our scope of work for the project consisted of demolishing five adjacent properties that the school acquired, a multi-purpose facility expansion off the existing O’Neil Gymnasium to provide a more formal space for gathering, events, and plays, and a new turf field.
The McCabe Library is nestled on Swarthmore’s expansive and beautiful campus, just west of Philadelphia. With minimal maintenance done since its construction in 1967, the library was in need of repairs. With a keen understanding of the intricacies of restoration and an unwavering commitment to quality, we set out to ensure the library was both preserved and enhanced for generations to come. The project scope included the replacement of over 150 storefronts and windows, framing and window finishes, façade and envelope repairs, and roof repairs.
CollegeTowne is Alvernia’s first step in having a presence in downtown Reading. The vision was to transform a former five-store, long vacant insurance building into a showpiece for the university. Serving as design-build contractor, Warfel was instrumental in assisting Alvernia University and RLPS Architects in taking their vision to reality by offering options for design and construction considerations, with an eye on budget and value. This project utilized RACP funding to help revitalize downtown Reading.
The project scope consisted of a complete demo and rebuild of the second floor, transforming nine existing classrooms, two bathrooms, and various support rooms into a new state-of-the-art science, technology, engineering, and math center. Reilly Hall also received a partial demo of the first and ground floors, which consisted of all new bathroom facilities. The entire building also received an entire MEP overhaul consisting of a new HVAC system.
The conversion into student housing involved an extensive modification to the open plan to provide all the modern necessities and conveniences. A central staircase was installed, providing access to two apartments on each of the three floors. The defining features of the historic building were celebrated, preserved, and maintained, including the wonderful brick walls that remain exposed throughout, as well as the heavy wood beams and columns typical of tobacco warehouses in the city.
These short, 14-week residence hall renovation projects were completed over five summers. Encompassing a total of 6 buildings, the projects varied in scope and complexity each summer but included the removal of built-in furniture, complete bathroom renovations, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing system upgrades, roof work, elevator additions, and refreshed finishes to the resident halls, most of which had not been renovated in decades. The bright walls and energetic accent colors unify the spaces, while also taking advantage of the natural light.