This 2500 student New High School is the sixth major project that Breslin Architects has designed for the Souderton Area School District. The building features a Public Concourse that serves and organizes elements of the building as well as provides access from parking areas on both sides of the building. Site amenities include a multi-purpose […]
Breslin Architects was honored with an “Award of Excellence” from the American Institute of Architects for the design of this Middle School. The building, located on a site in the rolling hills of Pennsylvania, provides generous windows that offer commanding views of Mt. Nittany and the surrounding countryside as well as furnishing the classrooms with […]
Breslin Architects received a Special Citation for Design Excellence from the American Institute of Architects/Eastern Pennsylvania for the design of this project in the 2019 Awards Program. The scope of this project, completed in 2017, includes a full renovation of the 160,000 square feet building. The signature element of the design is the total reconstruction […]
Breslin Architects received a “National Award” for this project from the annual Athletic Business Magazine’s Award Program. The firm was also honored with an “Excellence in Architecture” award from the Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. This facility features a 2,000 seat gymnasium with an elevated running track and a natatorium with […]
Breslin Architects was honored with an “Award of Excellence” from the American Institute of Architects for the Renovation and Expansion of this High School. The architects conceived this design as a free-standing building placed in front of the existing high school and separated by a landscaped courtyard with glass enclosed circulation “bridges”. The curved room […]
Breslin Architects received an award from the American Institute of Architects for the design of this project which involved the construction of a new Middle School adjacent to the existing Middle School. Following completion, the “old” school was vacated and partially demolished so that play fields could be developed. The existing Natatorium and Gymnasium Complex […]
Breslin Architects received an “Excellence in Architecture” award from the American Institute of Architects for the design of this project. The school is organized around a central corridor system with the classroom wings on one side and assembly and public use facilities on the other side. A clock tower is the focal point of the […]
Breslin Architects received an “Excellence in Architecture” award for the design of this building from the Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. The project involved the construction of a new High School on the site of an existing High School. Although the original 1914 building was deemed no longer feasible to maintain, […]
This school serves the 4th and 5th grades of the Whitehall-Coplay School District. The exterior materials and proportions respect the precedent established on the campus during our 40-year relationship with this client. As is our practice, the design synthesizes environmentally sustainable features, occupant comfort, and a responsible return-on-investment. Examples include digital lighting controls, abundant natural […]
The Natatorium and Central Plant addition provides state-of-the-art swimming facilities and an upgraded mechanical system to the existing Wissahickon High School originally constructed in 1963. The swimming pool will replace the overtaxed and dated facility at the Wissahickon Middle School, and will be used for swimming and diving competitions, water polo matches, and recreational activities. […]
Council Rock STAR Center is a school for students with disabilities and students who face difficulties learning in a traditional, large school setting. Serving three distinct programs, STAR stands for Sloan, Twilight, and A.C.H.I.E.V.E. at Richboro. The floor plan is organized into two parallel bars of spaces. One bar contains the areas specific to each program while the school’s […]
_________________________________________________________________ The form of this building evolved as a direct response to the predominant site feature – the Green Lane Reservoir which borders the edge of the site. The design intent was to forge a relationship between the building and the reservoir, with the three dimensional organization of the building becoming an embodiment of the […]
_________________________________________________________________ This new middle school was constructed on the same site as the existing building it will replace. The design features a sky-lit concourse that pulls occupants into the heart of the school, providing access to the assembly and public spaces. The plan is organized to frame a centralized courtyard, similar to that of the […]
Located in the urban core of the Pennsylvania’s third largest city, Brigadier General Anna Mae Hays Elementary School opened in the Fall 2020 to approximately 850 students in grades K-5. Named in honor of the first female General and Allentown native, the 114,000 sf school sits on a 2.5-acre repurposed industrial site that straddles a […]
_______________________________________________________________ The new 4-story Nitschmann Middle School has been constructed on the same site as the old building that it replaced, keeping the school in the heart of the West Bethlehem neighborhood that it has served for nearly 100 years. The new design is organized with the auditorium and cafeteria anchoring the east end, the […]
The venerable landmark Comenius Hall, originally built in 1891, was renovated to remove inappropriate finishes and to restore the integrity of the original architecture. New lighting, paint, tin ceilings and signage enhance the historic style of architecture. The wood wainscoting, missing from a portion of the hallways, was meticulously replicated. Painted woodwork was stripped to […]
The Mansfield University Student Center has been prominently placed at the termination of the campus mall leading to the town of Mansfield. The three-story building contains a café, lounge, and student recreation spaces on the first two floors and university offices on the third floor. The major materials are the traditional red brick and limestone […]
The Admissions Suite for this prominent private college was renovated into a more appealing “first impression” for first time visitors to the campus. The previously traditional colonial style furnishings and finishes were updated into a more contemporary style to attract both potential students and their parents. At the entrance area, a new cherry wood reception […]
Breslin Architects received a “Design Award of Merit” from the American Institute of Architects for this addition to the DeSales University Center. The 26,000 sq. ft. expansion includes seminar rooms, bookstore, and administrative offices. The Conference Center, which is used by the University as well as the public, features a multi-functional space that can be […]
Breslin Architects received a “National Award” for this project from the annual Athletic Business Magazine’s Award Program. This facility features a wrap-around addition to the university’s existing athletic facility. The prominent entrance portal leads into a central sky-lit concourse that continues to the back of the building to the new all-weather track and athletic fields. […]
Breslin Architects received a “Design Citation” for this project from the American School and University’s Annual Awards Program. The Arts Center features a 490 seat proscenium theater designed for full scale performances. Excellent sight lines are achieved with a U-shaped plan of stepped seating and a balcony, whereby no seat is more than 35 feet […]
Breslin Architects received an “Excellence in Architectural Design” award for this Student Recreation Center from AIA Pennsylvania, a Society of the American Institute of Architects. In addition, the project was accorded an “Excellence in Architecture” award from the Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. As a result of the steeply sloping site, […]
The Priscilla Payne Hurd Science Center is the sixth major project that Breslin Architects has designed for DeSales University. The two story facility is organized around a linear corridor system with nine specialized teaching labs on one side and faculty rooms, conference rooms, and research labs on the other side. Visitors to the building have […]
Breslin Architects received an “Award of Excellence” from the American Institute of Architects for the renovation and expansion of this building. A feature of the design is an elevated outdoor terrace overlooking the campus which provides a special space for outdoor events and casual dining. Another feature is the high ceiling concourse flanking the dining […]
The focus of this project was to renovate and modernize two 1960’s era general science and chemistry labs in the Dorothy Rider Pool Science Center at Cedar Crest College. In addition to all new casework, finishes, lighting and technology, the project included a new vacuum system and reverse osmosis water system as well. The project […]
Breslin Architects was honored with an “Excellence in Architecture” award in 1989 for this project from AIA Pennsylvania, a Society of the American Institute of Architects. In 2013 the library was renovated which involved the reduction in book stacks to accommodate the installation of glass-encoded collaboration rooms. New carpeting and furniture were provided in conjunction […]
Breslin Architects has been the recipient of several Design Awards for this project including a “Citation for Design Excellence” from the Pennsylvania Society of Architects as well as a “Design Award” from the Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. Located at the geographic center of the campus, the library has quickly become […]
Breslin Architects received an “Excellence in Architecture” award for this project from the American Institute of Architects. The new library replaces an existing library at the same location. The client requested that the structural system of the original library be preserved. Despite the limitations presented by this prerequisite, the Architect skillfully expanded and recreated a […]
_________________________________________________________________ This project for DeSales University consists of the construction of a New Baseball Stadium and a New Softball Stadium, each with concessions and rest room buildings, and a centrally located welcoming plaza with a trellis covered outdoor seating area adjacent to the food concession. This complex is the centerpiece of recently expanded athletic facilities […]
Jesus the Teacher, an 18’ tall bronze statue by the artist Ben Fortunado Marcune, was commissioned by DeSales University in honor of its 50th anniversary. The statue features the figure of Jesus with outreaching arms and open hands along with wind-swept hair and robes which symbolize the Holy Spirit. The inscription “Learn from Me for […]
Breslin Architects originally designed this library in 1994 utilizing the original 1957 library structure. Twenty years later, the college asked Breslin Architects to upgrade the library interiors to create a rejuvenated 21st century learning and research center. The primary element of the renovation is a newly imagined vault running the length of the library. The […]
Centrally located on campus, the chapel is used for both religious and academic functions. Minimal upgrades have been done to the chapel since its construction in 1967 calling for the facility to upgrade to 21st century learning demands. A new audiovisual system, a large-scale projection screen, and a console control area will enhance academic presentations. […]
Lebanon Valley College undertook a strategic renovation of a high profile location on campus to create lively student collaboration and support spaces. The existing lower level of the Mund College Center was an unappealing and underutilized windowless space. It now houses a Learning Commons, the study-abroad and career suites, commuter student lounges and a multipurpose […]
To bring the facility up to current standards, the College determined its main dining hall and supporting food court within the student union building required a total renovation. Input for the design was derived from in-depth, open-forum meetings with students, staff and alumnae to assure that the new facility would fully meet the needs of […]
Breslin Architects received a “Citation” from American School & University for the design of this new library. The firm was also honored with a “Design Award of Merit” from the American Institute of Architects. The AIA awards jury stated that the design of the library acknowledges the rich architectural style of the Westminster Campus. Its […]
Reconstruction of the primary lounge in Moravian University’s student union building dramatically transformed the character of this space. Students commented that the previous lounge was cold and institutional, lacking warm and cozy spaces. The renovated room is now inviting and comfortable. The new design features a 360° fireplace surrounded by a variety of seating and […]
_________________________________________________________________ The Gambet Center at DeSales University is a state-of-the-art facility for Business, Nursing, and Physician Assistant Education. The 78,000 sq. ft. project was completed for $27 million and is LEED Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council. The building features Human Simulation Lab Suites, Control Room Services, Standardized Patient Exam Suites, Simulation Center & […]
Breslin Architects was honored with an “Architectural Merit Award” from the American Institute of Architects for the design of this building. The awards jury commented that the design of the new library successfully acknowledges the rich architectural heritage of the Immaculata Campus. As with other campus buildings, the library is constructed of granite ashlar walls […]
Breslin Architects received an “Award of Merit” for the design of this project from the American Institute of Architects. The building, which provides food services and dining facilities for the University’s students and faculty, has been designed for expansion of a future bookstore and conference center. The major materials are the traditional red brick and […]
The new Middle School campus is being developed on the same site as the existing building it will replace. The gradually sloping site is bordered to the South by the Sandy Run Creek. This dominant landscape feature is embraced by the Academic component of the complex in its form as well as through centrally located […]