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Buildings by TypeAdaptive Reuse and Renovation

Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Center

Transgender Center

Photography © Christopher Wesnofske

Transgender Center

Photography © Christopher Wesnofske

Transgender Center

Photography © Christopher Wesnofske

Transgender Center
Transgender Center
Transgender Center
Transgender Center
Transgender Center
Transgender Center
Transgender Center
July 2, 2003

Architects & Firms

Belmont Freeman Architects

 

People/Products

This 1877 facility now accommodates LGBT programs as well as meeting and social rooms available for use by other campus groups. The project includes restoration of the exterior and complete renovation of the interior.

The exterior design discreetly modifies the original brick and stone, whereas the interior deliberately differs and offers modern and minimalist style. The carriage space now functions as a lobby and reception area with a steel and concrete stairway, the ground floor stables become a multipurpose lounge, and the hayloft serves as a library, illuminated by a restored skylight.

The center occupies a growing residential region of the campus. Working in collaboration with the landscape designer, outdoor spaces integrate the project into students’ circulation patterns.

Formal name of Project:
Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Center (LGBTC) at The Carriage House

Location:
Philadelphia

Gross square footage:
6,000 sq ft

Total construction cost:
$2 million

Owner:
The University of Pennsylvania
Division of Facilities Services
3101 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Architect:
Belmont Freeman Architects
110 West 40 Street
New York, NY 10018
T 212-382-3311
F 212-730-1229

 


People

Owner
The University of Pennsylvania
Division of Facilities Services
3101 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Architect
Belmont Freeman Architects
110 West 40 Street
New York, NY 10018
T 212-382-3311
F 212-730-1229

Principal:
Belmont Freeman

Project Architect:
Lynn Herlihy

Engineer(s)
Structural Engineer:
Multani Associates, Inc.
955 Penn Avenue
Wyomissing, PA 19610

M/E/P Engineer:
Bruce E. Brooks & Associates
2209 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Consultant(s)
Landscape Design:
Margie Ruddick
7149 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19119

General Contractor
W. G. Hinman, Inc.
7 Railroad Avenue
Brooklyn, NJ 08030

Photographer
Christopher Wesnofske
280 Park Avenue South #16C
New York, NY 10010
T 212-473-0993

CAD system, project management, or other software used
AutoCAD usa.autodesk.com

 

Products

Structural system
Steel stair by Rego Iron Co., Clarksboro, NJ

Exterior cladding
Masonry:
Original brick and stone restored

Concrete:
Concrete floors tinted with L.M. Scofield "Cromix" Admixture

Roofing
Elastomeric:
Carlyle www.carlyleroofing.com

Metal:
Lead coated copper

Shingles:
Original slate shingles replicated by New England Slate Co.

Windows
Wood:
Marvin www.marvin.com

Glazing
Glass:
Structural glass stair rail by Rabinowitz Glass Co., Philadelphia, PA

Doors
Entrances:
Rabinowitz Glass Co., Philadelphia, PA

Hardware
Locksets:
Best www.besthdw.com

Hinges:
Hager www.hager.com

Closers:
Dorma

Pulls:
Ives

Cabinet hardware:
Hafele www.hafele.co.uk

Interior finishes
Acoustical ceilings:
Tectum

Paint:
Benjamin Moore www.benjaminmoore.com

Plastic laminate:
Nevamar www.nevamar.com

Carpet:
Prince Street

Furnishings
Office furniture:
custom millwork desks

Task Chairs:
Herman Miller Aeron Chair www.hermanmiller.com

Side Chairs:
Steelcase Max Stacker www.steelcase.com

Reception furniture:
Herman Miller Nelson Platform Bench www.hermanmiller.com

Lounge Chairs:
Knoll Risom Lounge Chairs www.knoll.com

Library/Conference Tables:
Vecta

Lounge Tables:
Brayton International

Upholstery:
Custom Pillows & Cushions, Philadelphia

Lighting
Interior ambient lighting, pendants:
Delray Lighting www.delraylighting.com

Downlights, surface mounted cylinders:
Delray Lighting www.delraylighting.com

Wall washers:
Alkco www.alkco.com

Conveyance
Elevator:
Digital Elevator Co.

Elevator cab:
Brice-Southern, Inc.

Plumbing
Water fountain:
Elkay www.elkay.com

Toilets:
Eljer www.eljer.com

Lavatories:
Eljer www.eljer.com

Lavatory fittings:
Speakman

 

 
KEYWORDS: Philadelphia

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