The 72-unit development features the most advanced “age in place” design elements, allowing residents to live comfortably within their homes for an extended time before they move through Masonic Village’s continuum of care. The residents customized the cottages with the help of Warfel’s proprietary Virtual Design Modeler software. This advanced approach allowed residents to feel more comfortable with their decision to move, increased client satisfaction, and improved communication among all team members on the project. To create efficiencies in construction, the project progressed down the road, allowing trades to continually flow from one unit to the next. Each cottage was given a unique turnover date, allowing the future owners to move in as soon as their new homes were completed.
Project Location: Pennsylvania
Residential Apartment Building & Façade Renovations
This new four-story independent living apartment building houses 60 high-end units ranging from 800 to 1,100 SF. The rear of the new addition is connected to the existing campus community building, providing access to Masonic Villages’ extensive amenities. A refacing of the main building facade was also included as part of this project, providing new ‘curb appeal’ to the entire campus.
Athletic Pavilion
A 28,000 SF expansion to the university’s existing fitness facility, the new Athletic Pavilion features a two-story atrium with a full-length glass curtain wall enveloping the space with natural light. The new space includes fitness and studio rooms, a stunning lobby with café and event space, dedicated locker rooms for intercollegiate teams, weight training rooms, and more. 17,000 SF of interior renovations were also completed throughout the existing facility, encompassing various fitness, office, and classroom areas. Our main objective during preconstruction was to help Cabrini determine what could feasibly be accomplished for their budget, and within their tight time constraints. In collaboration with WRT Design, we offered suggestions and provided solutions and alternatives regarding building structure and system options so that Cabrini could meet their program needs without compromising the unique design intent of the project.
Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art
Originally constructed in 1921 as the Alumni Memorial Library, this project included constructing a 4,200 SF addition on the front of the historic structure. This unusual addition features a magnificent, curved glass atrium housing a formal exhibition gallery and education spaces. Seven state-of-the-art, climate-controlled, and light-regulated open storage vitrines house over half of the museum’s collection. The terrace above the expansion incorporates a green roof and an outdoor sculpture garden. Interior renovations to the existing restrooms and basement were also included.
Kelly Hall Middle School & Early Learning School Renovations
This project required swapping two spaces within the school and revitalizing areas for young learners. The Kelly Hall Middle School was previously the early learning educational space, which has now been renovated into the middle school classrooms and common space. The Early Learning School now occupies the old middle school. This project also renovated the school library to better suit their needs.
Dealership Façade & Interior Renovations
This multifaceted and multi-building project includes renovations to the interiors of the sales and service buildings and upgrades to the new Nissan corporate façade. Maintaining the Nissan customer experience is the top priority, so our team developed a logistics and phasing plan that designates entrances to sales and service areas separate from construction activities.
Corporate Headquarters Renovations
This project for Fenner saw a unique blend of office and manufacturing space come together under one roof. Newly leased, the programming for Fenner’s office needs prompted the conversion of 10,000 SF of the former warehouse space in addition to the 25,000 SF of office space currently available in the building. To transform the outdated existing offices into a modern, functional space, Warfel conducted a complete demolition of interior walls and cubicle spaces. Warfel’s Virtual Design and Construction department was instrumental in helping Fenner determine layout and finishes while providing flexibility for future growth and changing needs.
101 North Queen
This extensive block-altering redevelopment breathed new life into a vacant four-story, windowless structure in the heart downtown Lancaster City. The building was in desperate need of a makeover to complement the vibrant climate throughout other areas of the city. Officially named 101NQ, the building features a Starbucks at the corner location, and offers additional space for retailers, restaurants, and other service-based businesses on the ground floor. The second and third floor core consists of class-A office space, anchored by a local software company’s corporate headquarters. Luxury condos with unrivaled amenities, including private rooftop terraces, occupy the fourth floor and fifth floors.
New Easton Location & Expansion
CarMax elected to forego the bid process in 2017 and work directly with Warfel’s preconstruction team to develop pricing, provide suggestions, and ultimately bring this project within budget. We were then brought back for an expansion to the facility in 2022, adding a comprehensive service center, 11 additional acres of parking/drives, fueling station, and a Final Quality Control (FQC) building.
Actors Housing, Addition, & Renovations
This project transformed the entire city block to be used by this iconic Lancaster theatre. Built in 1852 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, after nearly four years of planning, the project was completed in phases to allow performances to continue as scheduled throughout construction. Phase 1 was primarily composed of backstage renovations, including the replacement of century-old sandbag rigging that required the temporary removal of the roof for the new mechanical equipment. Phase 2 was the most visible change, and included a two-and-a-half-story glass-walled venue space and a new multipurpose theater with a rehearsal hall.