BCC Attleboro – Biology Lab Renovations

BCC Attleboro – Biology Lab Renovations

Attleboro Biology Lab Renovations

Bristol Community College

Attleboro, MA

The renovation of an existing
classroom into a new Biology Lab
included accommodations for a new
built-in instructor’s table and lab
benches designed to accommodate 24
students. Our work included
preparation of alternate layouts for
review by faculty and staff during the
Schematic Design Phase in order to
determine the optimal layout for both
teaching and laboratory instruction as
well as the number of student stations
that could be accommodated within the
space.

The project was bid during the spring to
accommodate long lead times required
for laboratory casework. Construction
occurred during the summer while the
remainder of the building was occupied
for summer classes by both students
and faculty. The project was
successfully completed in time for the
start of the fall semester.

 

BCC New Bedford – Learning Commons

BCC New Bedford – Learning Commons

New Bedford Learning Commons

Bristol Community College

New Bedford, MA

BCC New Bedford – Learning Commons
Lower Highlands Historic District – House Renovation/Restoration

Lower Highlands Historic District – House Renovation/Restoration

Lower Highlands Historic District House Renovation/Restoration

Fall River, MA

This project was the renovation and restoration of a historic home located in the Lower Highlands Historic District of Fall River, owned and operated by a non-profit organization. The project consisted of reconfiguring the existing first and second floor plans to better suit the needs of the occupants and designing a new, historically sensitive addition at the rear of the building. In addition, original architectural features, such as the millwork and mantel pieces, were salvaged and restored and the metal fire escape was moved to the side in order to maintain the historic aesthetic of the building.

Lower Highlands Historic District – House Renovation/Restoration
North Burial Ground Gatehouse Restoration

North Burial Ground Gatehouse Restoration

North Burial Ground Gatehouse Restoration

Fall River, MA

Work has been done to restore the gatehouse at North Burial Ground in Fall River, MA. The restoration included the cleaning and repointing of the historic masonry, salvaging and repairing the wood trim, doors, and windows, and restoring the wrought iron entry gate.

North Burial Ground is the oldest city-owned cemetery in Fall River. It was officially purchased by the city in 1825, however, some headstones date back to the early 1800’s. At the east entrance to the cemetery, located along North Main Street, is the gatehouse. The gatehouse, constructed around 1890, was designed in the Romanesque Revival style and is comprised mainly of a slate tile roof, fieldstone walls, and Fall River granite foundation. The cemetery and gatehouse are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Click Here to view newspaper articles about the site dating back to 1894

Construction included replacement and upgrades to the door and door hardware as well as the gutter and downspout and restoration of the granite steps, windows, masonry walls, and colonettes.

BCC Attleboro – Learning Commons

BCC Attleboro – Learning Commons

Attleboro Learning Commons

Bristol Community College

Attleboro, MA

Construction has wrapped up and furniture delivery is nearing completion on our new Learning Commons Center at Bristol Community College’s Attleboro Campus, a former Texas Instruments site. The scope of work included the complete demolition of an existing commercial kitchen and adjacent cafeteria and the construction of a new center intended to service student needs. Programmatic spaces included group study rooms, tutoring spaces, computer stations, testing rooms, office spaces and IT support. New spaces are organized around existing skylights and windows to make use of natural light to the greatest extent possible and minimize the need for artificial lighting. Energy efficient upgrades include the installation of new LED lighting and the replacement of an existing 30+ year old rooftop unit with a new efficient unit.

BCC Attleboro – Learning Commons